How popular isEvident?
In September 2026, people searched for Evident by name about 6,400 times worldwide, a 14.4% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.43% of all global fluorescence microscope brand searches, placing Evident sixth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about fluorescence microscope brands, Evident appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.
Evident is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
NikonShare of searches 56.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
OlympusShare of searches 24.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
ZeissShare of searches 16.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Leica GeosystemsShare of searches 1.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
EvidentShare of searches 0.43%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top fluorescence microscope brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Evident was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Evident is the fourth most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Zeiss1st
Nikon2nd
Leica Microsystems3rd
Evident4th
Olympus5th
Leica Geosystems–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Nikon4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Zeiss4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Olympus3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Leica Microsystems3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Evident3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Leica Geosystems0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about fluorescence microscope brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which fluorescence microscope brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best fluorescence microscope brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best fluorescence microscope brand for lab imaging?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lab microscope”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“confocal microscope”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which fluorescence microscope brands compete with Evident?
Share of searches by month for Nikon, Olympus, Zeiss, Evident. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Nikon | Olympus | Zeiss | Leica Geosystems | Leica Microsystems | Evident |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 59.1% | 21% | 17.2% | 1.6% | 0.57% | 0.52% |
| Nov 2025 | 61.7% | 19.9% | 16.2% | 1.2% | 0.53% | 0.41% |
| Dec 2025 | 62.6% | 19.6% | 16% | 0.97% | 0.43% | 0.33% |
| Jan 2026 | 58.4% | 19.7% | 19.7% | 1.2% | 0.53% | 0.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 58.3% | 21.7% | 17.7% | 1.3% | 0.58% | 0.45% |
| Mar 2026 | 57.6% | 24.1% | 16.1% | 1.2% | 0.65% | 0.42% |
| Apr 2026 | 58% | 23.9% | 16% | 1.2% | 0.53% | 0.41% |
| May 2026 | 60.3% | 20.6% | 16.9% | 1.2% | 0.55% | 0.42% |
| Jun 2026 | 56.3% | 26.8% | 14.6% | 1.3% | 0.59% | 0.46% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.4% | 26.8% | 14.7% | 1.1% | 0.59% | 0.47% |
| Aug 2026 | 60.4% | 20.7% | 16.9% | 1% | 0.56% | 0.44% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.4% | 24.8% | 16.6% | 1.2% | 0.55% | 0.43% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 56.4% | 836K | -5.1% | -4.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.8% | 368K | +22.3% | +4.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16.6% | 246K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.2% | 18.1K | +22.3% | +0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.55% | 8.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.43% | 6.4K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Nikon56.4%
Held 1st. 836K estimated branded searches, -5.1% vs prior month. Share -4.1 points.
2.
Olympus24.8%
Held 2nd. 368K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +4.2 points.
3.
Zeiss16.6%
Held 3rd. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
1.2%
Held 4th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
0.55%
Held 5th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
Evident0.43%
Held 6th. 6.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Evident and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Evident
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Evident changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Evident worldwide fell from 7.5K to 6.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Evident’s share of searches among fluorescence microscope brands worldwide held steady, from 0.52% to 0.43%.
How did search popularity change for fluorescence microscope brands worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Olympus gained share of searches among fluorescence microscope brands worldwide, from 20.7% to 24.8%.

In September 2026, Nikon lost share of searches among fluorescence microscope brands worldwide, from 60.4% to 56.4%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Leica Geosystems worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 18.1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Evident worldwide fell 14.4% over 12 measured months, from 7.5K to 6.4K in September 2026.
How are Evident’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Evident’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- evident microscope
- evident scientific
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