--- title: "Ernie Ball: search popularity and Share of Search worldwide" description: "Ernie Ball makes guitar strings. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time." canonical: "https://gobrandwave.com/demand/global-en/brands/ernie-ball" publisher: "Brandwave" --- # Ernie Ball: search popularity and Share of Search worldwide Ernie Ball makes guitar strings. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time. ## Key facts - **Brand**: Ernie Ball - **Market**: Global - **Measured month**: Aug 2026 - **Share of Search among guitar strap brands**: 1.8% ## Where the brand sits | Competitive set | Rank | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Guitar strap brands | 4 | 1.8% | 33.1K | | Guitar pick brands | 5 | 3.2% | 33.1K | | Guitar cable brands | 3 | 5.2% | 33.1K | | Guitar slide brands | 4 | 5.3% | 33.1K | | Guitar strings | 3 | 12.8% | 33.1K | - [Guitar strap brands](/demand/global-en/categories/guitar-strap-brands) - [Guitar pick brands](/demand/global-en/categories/guitar-pick-brands) - [Guitar cable brands](/demand/global-en/categories/guitar-cable-brands) - [Guitar slide brands](/demand/global-en/categories/guitar-slide-brands) - [Guitar strings](/demand/global-en/categories/guitar-strings) ## How has branded search demand for Ernie Ball changed worldwide over the last 12 months? - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Ernie Ball worldwide fell from 40.5K to 33.1K. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ernie Ball’s estimated Share of Search among guitar strap brands worldwide held steady, from 2.1% to 1.8%. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ernie Ball fell from 4th to 5th among guitar pick brands worldwide. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ernie Ball’s estimated Share of Search among guitar cable brands worldwide peaked at 5.9% in July 2026 and was lowest at 4.8% in May 2026. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ernie Ball’s estimated Share of Search among guitar slide brands worldwide decreased from 6.5% to 5.3%. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ernie Ball’s estimated Share of Search among guitar slide brands worldwide peaked at 6.5% in October 2025 and was lowest at 5% in April 2026. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ernie Ball fell from 3rd to 4th among guitar slide brands worldwide. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ernie Ball’s estimated Share of Search among guitar strings worldwide decreased from 14.2% to 12.8%. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ernie Ball’s estimated Share of Search among guitar strings worldwide peaked at 14.2% in October 2025 and was lowest at 11.4% in February 2026. ## How did search popularity change for guitar strap brands worldwide in August 2026? - Estimated monthly branded searches for Perri's worldwide rose 21.4% over 11 measured months, from 140 to 170 in August 2026. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Ernie Ball worldwide fell 18.3% over 11 measured months, from 40.5K to 33.1K in August 2026. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Fender worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 550K to 450K in August 2026. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Levy's worldwide fell 12% over 11 measured months, from 1K to 880 in August 2026. ## How did search popularity change for guitar pick brands worldwide in August 2026? - In August 2026, Dunlop overtook Ernie Ball to rank 4th among guitar pick brands worldwide, at 3.2%. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Ernie Ball worldwide fell 18.3% over 11 measured months, from 40.5K to 33.1K in August 2026. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Fender worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 550K to 450K in August 2026. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Pickboy worldwide fell 17.2% over 11 measured months, from 2.9K to 2.4K in August 2026. ## How did search popularity change for guitar cable brands worldwide in August 2026? - In August 2026, Hosa gained estimated Share of Search among guitar cable brands worldwide, from 7.3% to 17.4%. - In August 2026, Fender lost estimated Share of Search among guitar cable brands worldwide, from 80.6% to 71.2%. - In August 2026, Ernie Ball lost estimated Share of Search among guitar cable brands worldwide, from 5.9% to 5.2%. - Roland’s estimated Share of Search among guitar cable brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.6% to 3.5% in August 2026. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Mogami worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 14.8K to 12.1K in August 2026. ## How did search popularity change for guitar slide brands worldwide in August 2026? - In August 2026, Dunlop overtook Ernie Ball to rank 3rd among guitar slide brands worldwide, at 5.3%. - In August 2026, Clayton lost estimated Share of Search among guitar slide brands worldwide, from 60% to 59.4%. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Rockslide worldwide rose 22.3% over 11 measured months, from 14.8K to 18.1K in August 2026. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Shubb worldwide fell 20.8% over 11 measured months, from 2.4K to 1.9K in August 2026. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Ernie Ball worldwide fell 18.3% over 11 measured months, from 40.5K to 33.1K in August 2026. ## How did search popularity change for guitar strings worldwide in August 2026? - Elixir Strings’ estimated Share of Search among guitar strings worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 5.7% to 4.7% in August 2026. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Ernie Ball worldwide fell 18.3% over 11 measured months, from 40.5K to 33.1K in August 2026. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Martin worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 90.5K to 74K in August 2026. ## Historical estimated branded-search demand | Month | Competitive set | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Oct 2025 | Guitar strap brands | 40.5K | 2.1% | 4 | | Nov 2025 | Guitar strap brands | 40.5K | 2.1% | 4 | | Dec 2025 | Guitar strap brands | 40.5K | 2% | 4 | | Jan 2026 | Guitar strap brands | 40.5K | 1.8% | 4 | | Feb 2026 | Guitar strap brands | 33.1K | 1.8% | 4 | | Mar 2026 | Guitar strap brands | 40.5K | 2% | 4 | | Apr 2026 | Guitar strap brands | 33.1K | 1.8% | 4 | | May 2026 | Guitar strap brands | 33.1K | 1.7% | 4 | | Jun 2026 | Guitar strap brands | 33.1K | 1.9% | 4 | | Jul 2026 | Guitar strap brands | 33.1K | 1.8% | 4 | | Aug 2026 | Guitar strap brands | 33.1K | 1.8% | 4 | | Sep 2026 | Guitar strap brands | — | — | — | | Oct 2025 | Guitar pick brands | 40.5K | 3.6% | 4 | | Nov 2025 | Guitar pick brands | 40.5K | 3.6% | 4 | | Dec 2025 | Guitar pick brands | 40.5K | 3.5% | 4 | | Jan 2026 | Guitar pick brands | 40.5K | 3.5% | 4 | | Feb 2026 | Guitar pick brands | 33.1K | 3.2% | 4 | | Mar 2026 | Guitar pick brands | 40.5K | 3.5% | 4 | | Apr 2026 | Guitar pick brands | 33.1K | 3.3% | 4 | | May 2026 | Guitar pick brands | 33.1K | 3% | 5 | | Jun 2026 | Guitar pick brands | 33.1K | 3% | 4 | | Jul 2026 | Guitar pick brands | 33.1K | 3.3% | 4 | | Aug 2026 | Guitar pick brands | 33.1K | 3.2% | 5 | | Sep 2026 | Guitar pick brands | — | — | — | | Oct 2025 | Guitar cable brands | 40.5K | 5.5% | 3 | | Nov 2025 | Guitar cable brands | 40.5K | 5.6% | 3 | | Dec 2025 | Guitar cable brands | 40.5K | 5.6% | 3 | | Jan 2026 | Guitar cable brands | 40.5K | 5.5% | 3 | | Feb 2026 | Guitar cable brands | 33.1K | 5.4% | 3 | | Mar 2026 | Guitar cable brands | 40.5K | 5.5% | 3 | | Apr 2026 | Guitar cable brands | 33.1K | 5.3% | 3 | | May 2026 | Guitar cable brands | 33.1K | 4.8% | 3 | | Jun 2026 | Guitar cable brands | 33.1K | 4.9% | 3 | | Jul 2026 | Guitar cable brands | 33.1K | 5.9% | 3 | | Aug 2026 | Guitar cable brands | 33.1K | 5.2% | 3 | | Sep 2026 | Guitar cable brands | — | — | — | | Oct 2025 | Guitar slide brands | 40.5K | 6.5% | 3 | | Nov 2025 | Guitar slide brands | 40.5K | 6.5% | 3 | | Dec 2025 | Guitar slide brands | 40.5K | 6.5% | 3 | | Jan 2026 | Guitar slide brands | 40.5K | 6.5% | 3 | | Feb 2026 | Guitar slide brands | 33.1K | 5.1% | 3 | | Mar 2026 | Guitar slide brands | 40.5K | 6.1% | 3 | | Apr 2026 | Guitar slide brands | 33.1K | 5% | 3 | | May 2026 | Guitar slide brands | 33.1K | 5.3% | 4 | | Jun 2026 | Guitar slide brands | 33.1K | 5.4% | 3 | | Jul 2026 | Guitar slide brands | 33.1K | 5.4% | 3 | | Aug 2026 | Guitar slide brands | 33.1K | 5.3% | 4 | | Sep 2026 | Guitar slide brands | — | — | — | | Oct 2025 | Guitar strings | 40.5K | 14.2% | 3 | | Nov 2025 | Guitar strings | 40.5K | 14% | 3 | | Dec 2025 | Guitar strings | 40.5K | 12.7% | 3 | | Jan 2026 | Guitar strings | 40.5K | 12.1% | 3 | | Feb 2026 | Guitar strings | 33.1K | 11.4% | 3 | | Mar 2026 | Guitar strings | 40.5K | 13.5% | 3 | | Apr 2026 | Guitar strings | 33.1K | 12.8% | 3 | | May 2026 | Guitar strings | 33.1K | 12.7% | 3 | | Jun 2026 | Guitar strings | 33.1K | 13.5% | 3 | | Jul 2026 | Guitar strings | 33.1K | 12.8% | 3 | | Aug 2026 | Guitar strings | 33.1K | 12.8% | 3 | | Sep 2026 | Guitar strings | — | — | — | ## How is Ernie Ball measured? Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ernie Ball’s 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. - “ernie ball” ## Which guitar strap brands compete with Ernie Ball? - [Couch](/demand/global-en/brands/couch): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/couch-vs-ernie-ball - [Fender](/demand/global-en/brands/fender): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/ernie-ball-vs-fender - [D'Addario](/demand/global-en/brands/daddario): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/daddario-vs-ernie-ball - [Levy's](/demand/global-en/brands/levy-s): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/ernie-ball-vs-levy-s - [Perri's](/demand/global-en/brands/perri-s): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/ernie-ball-vs-perri-s ## Methodology - [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused. ## Cite this page Brandwave. 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