How popular isElixir Strings in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 12.1K branded searches for Elixir Strings worldwide which is down 18.2% over the last 12 months. Elixir Strings holds 6.7% estimated Share of Search among guitar string brands worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 3 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
D'Addario74.9%Ernie Ball18.4%
Elixir Strings6.7%
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Which guitar string brands compete with Elixir Strings?
Share of Search by month for D'Addario, Ernie Ball, Elixir Strings. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | D'Addario | Ernie Ball | Elixir Strings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 70.9% | 21.3% | 7.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 69.7% | 20.9% | 9.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 73.8% | 18.1% | 8.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 74.9% | 18.4% | 6.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 77.5% | 15.5% | 7% |
| Mar 2026 | 74.9% | 18.4% | 6.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 74.9% | 18.4% | 6.7% |
| May 2026 | 73.8% | 18.1% | 8.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 74.9% | 18.4% | 6.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 74.9% | 18.4% | 6.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 74.9% | 18.4% | 6.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 74.9% | 18.4% | 6.7% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 74.9% | 135K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 18.4% | 33.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.7% | 12.1K | 0% | 0 points |
74.9%
Held 1st. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
18.4%
Held 2nd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.7%
Held 3rd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Elixir Strings changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Elixir Strings worldwide fell from 14.8K to 12.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Elixir Strings’ estimated Share of Search among guitar string brands worldwide decreased from 7.8% to 6.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Elixir Strings’ estimated Share of Search among guitar string brands worldwide peaked at 9.3% in November 2025 and was lowest at 6.7% in April 2026.
How did search popularity change for guitar string brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Ernie Ball worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 40.5K to 33.1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Elixir Strings worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 12.1K in September 2026.
Where does Elixir Strings compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guitar strings | 4th of 6 | 4.7% | Show ranking |
| Guitar string brands | 3rd of 3 | 6.7% | Shown above |
How is Elixir Strings measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Elixir Strings’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
1 branded search term
- elixir strings
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