How popular isESAB in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 8.1K branded searches for ESAB worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. ESAB holds 2.3% estimated Share of Search among welding machines worldwide and is ranked 5th of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Hobart57.2%Fronius21.1%
Lincoln Electric9.4%
Miller9.4%
ESAB2.3%
Kemppi0.54%
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Which welding machines compete with ESAB?
Share of Search by month for Hobart, Fronius, Lincoln Electric, Miller, ESAB. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Hobart | Fronius | Lincoln Electric | Miller | ESAB | Kemppi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 56.4% | 20.7% | 9.3% | 11.3% | 1.9% | 0.44% |
| Nov 2025 | 58.5% | 21.5% | 7.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 0.57% |
| Dec 2025 | 61% | 18.3% | 8.2% | 10% | 2% | 0.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 65.4% | 16.1% | 7.2% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 0.41% |
| Feb 2026 | 60.7% | 18.3% | 8.2% | 10% | 2.4% | 0.47% |
| Mar 2026 | 58.3% | 21.5% | 7.9% | 9.6% | 2.3% | 0.38% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.4% | 24% | 8.8% | 10.8% | 2.6% | 0.42% |
| May 2026 | 59.6% | 21.9% | 8% | 8% | 2% | 0.46% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.5% | 21.5% | 7.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 0.55% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.5% | 21.5% | 7.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 0.47% |
| Aug 2026 | 57.2% | 21.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 0.54% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 57.2% | 201K | 0% | -1.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.1% | 74K | 0% | -0.5 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 9.4% | 33.1K | +22.1% | +1.5 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 9.4% | 33.1K | 0% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.3% | 8.1K | +22.7% | +0.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.54% | 1.9K | +18.8% | +0.1 points |
1.
Hobart57.2%
Held 1st. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
2.
Fronius
21.1%
Held 2nd. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
9.4%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
4.
Miller9.4%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
5.
ESAB2.3%
Held 5th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
6.
Kemppi0.54%
Held 6th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, +18.8% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare search popularity between ESAB and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for ESAB changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for ESAB worldwide held steady at 8.1K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, ESAB’s estimated Share of Search among welding machines worldwide held steady, from 1.9% to 2.3%.
How did search popularity change for welding machines worldwide in August 2026?
4 changes
In August 2026, Lincoln Electric overtook Miller to rank 3rd among welding machines worldwide, at 9.4%.

In August 2026, Hobart lost estimated Share of Search among welding machines worldwide, from 58.5% to 57.2%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Miller worldwide fell 33.1% over 11 measured months, from 49.5K to 33.1K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Fronius worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 90.5K to 74K in August 2026.
Where does ESAB compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welding glove brands | 5th of 6 | 2% | Show ranking |
| Welding machines | 5th of 6 | 2.3% | Shown above |
| Welding helmet brands | 5th of 6 | 2.7% | Show ranking |
| Welding equipment brands | 4th of 5 | 2.9% | Show ranking |
How is ESAB measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ESAB’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.
1 branded search term
- esab welders
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