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How popular isExcel Dryer?

In September 2026, people searched for Excel Dryer by name about 2,300 times worldwide, a 20.7% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.03% of all global hand dryer brand searches, placing Excel Dryer third out of four brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hand dryer brands, Excel Dryer appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the four.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Excel Dryer is the third most searched of 4 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. DysonShare of searches 69%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. MitsubishiShare of searches 30.9%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  3. Excel DryerShare of searches 0.03%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  4. TotoShare of searches 0.01%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top hand dryer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Excel Dryer appeared in all four answers. Excel Dryer is the most recommended of the four.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Excel Dryer1st
  2. Dyson2nd
  3. Mitsubishi3rd
  4. Toto–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Excel Dryer4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Dyson3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Mitsubishi2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Toto0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

See every answer about hand dryer brands

4 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which hand dryer brand should I buy?”

    1. 1Excel Dryer
    2. 2Dyson
    3. 3Mitsubishi

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best hand dryer brands?”

    1. 1Excel Dryer
    2. 2Dyson
    3. 3Mitsubishi

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best hand dryer brand for public washrooms?”

    1. 1Excel Dryer
    2. 2Dyson

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “commercial hand dryer”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “high speed hand dryer”

    1. 1Excel Dryer

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 19, 2026.

Which hand dryer brands compete with Excel Dryer?

Excel Dryer against hand dryer brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Dyson, Mitsubishi, Excel Dryer. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthDysonMitsubishiExcel DryerToto
Oct 202564.6%35.4%0.04%0.01%
Nov 202573.2%26.8%0.03%<0.01%
Dec 202573.2%26.8%0.03%0.02%
Jan 202664.6%35.4%0.03%0.02%
Feb 202659.8%40.1%0.04%0.02%
Mar 202659.9%40.1%0.04%0.01%
Apr 202659.9%40.1%0.03%0.01%
May 202659.9%40.1%0.04%0.01%
Jun 202664.6%35.4%0.04%0.02%
Jul 202659.9%40%0.04%0.02%
Aug 202659.9%40.1%0.03%0.02%
Sep 202669%30.9%0.03%0.01%

  1. 1.Dyson

    69%

    Held 1st. 5M estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +9.2 points.

  2. 2.Mitsubishi

    30.9%

    Held 2nd. 2.2M estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -9.2 points.

  3. 3.Excel Dryer

    0.03%

    Held 3rd. 2.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  4. 4.Toto

    0.01%

    Held 4th. 1K estimated branded searches, -23.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between Excel Dryer and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Excel Dryer

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How has branded search demand for Excel Dryer changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Excel Dryer worldwide fell from 2.9K to 2.3K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Excel Dryer’s share of searches among hand dryer brands worldwide held steady, from 0.04% to 0.03%.

How did search popularity change for hand dryer brands worldwide in September 2026?

3 changes

  1. In September 2026, Dyson gained share of searches among hand dryer brands worldwide, from 59.9% to 69%.

  2. In September 2026, Mitsubishi lost share of searches among hand dryer brands worldwide, from 40.1% to 30.9%.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Excel Dryer worldwide fell 20.7% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 2.3K in September 2026.

How are Excel Dryer’s branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Excel Dryer’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.

  • excel dryer
  • xlerator

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