How popular isFiddlerman?
In September 2026, people searched for Fiddlerman by name about 1,000 times worldwide, a 23.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 7.9% of all global violin bow brand searches, placing Fiddlerman fifth out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about violin bow brands, Fiddlerman appeared in three of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the eight.
Fiddlerman is the fifth most searched of 8 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
- FinkelShare of searches 34.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
- JonPaulShare of searches 28.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
- CadenzaShare of searches 10.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th
CodaBowShare of searches 7.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
FiddlermanShare of searches 7.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top violin bow brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Fiddlerman was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Fiddlerman is the second most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
CodaBow4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Fiddlerman3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Finkel2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- JonPaul2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Glasser2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Arcus2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Presto2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Cadenza1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about violin bow brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which violin bow brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best violin bow brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best violin bow brand for a student violin?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best violin bow”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cheap violin bow”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which violin bow brands compete with Fiddlerman?
Share of searches by month for Finkel, JonPaul, Cadenza, CodaBow, Fiddlerman, Glasser, Arcus. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Finkel | JonPaul | Cadenza | CodaBow | Fiddlerman | Glasser | Arcus | Presto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 40.8% | 21.9% | 10.4% | 7.6% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 0.38% |
| Nov 2025 | 33.8% | 22.3% | 10.5% | 10% | 12.3% | 7% | 3.7% | 0.31% |
| Dec 2025 | 33% | 27% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 12% | 6.4% | 3.6% | 0.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.5% | 17.7% | 10% | 6.1% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 0.31% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.7% | 22.4% | 10.6% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 3% | 0.54% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.5% | 21.8% | 10.3% | 7.5% | 9.8% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 0.38% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.1% | 22.6% | 10.6% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 5.8% | 3% | 0.31% |
| May 2026 | 41.4% | 22.3% | 12.7% | 6.8% | 7.7% | 5.8% | 3% | 0.38% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.2% | 21.4% | 12.3% | 7.8% | 8.9% | 6.6% | 3.5% | 0.27% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.4% | 18% | 10% | 7.5% | 6.6% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 0.37% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.7% | 21.5% | 21.9% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 6.4% | 2.4% | 0.22% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.8% | 28.5% | 10.8% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 34.8% | 4.4K | 0% | +2.1 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 28.5% | 3.6K | +24.1% | +6.9 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 10.8% | 1.4K | -53.9% | -11.2 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.9% | 1K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 7.9% | 1K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 7.2% | 910 | +5.8% | +0.8 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.5% | 320 | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.4% | 50 | +66.7% | +0.2 points |
1.Finkel
34.8%
Held 1st. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
2.JonPaul
28.5%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 3.6K estimated branded searches, +24.1% vs prior month. Share +6.9 points.
3.Cadenza
10.8%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 1.4K estimated branded searches, -53.9% vs prior month. Share -11.2 points.
4.
CodaBow7.9%
Held 4th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
7.9%
Held 5th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
6.
Glasser7.2%
Held 6th. 910 estimated branded searches, +5.8% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
7.Arcus
2.5%
Held 7th. 320 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
8.Presto
0.4%
Held 8th. 50 estimated branded searches, +66.7% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
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How has branded search demand for Fiddlerman changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Fiddlerman worldwide fell from 1.3K to 1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fiddlerman’s share of searches among violin bow brands worldwide decreased from 9.8% to 7.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fiddlerman’s share of searches among violin bow brands worldwide peaked at 12.3% in November 2025 and was lowest at 6.6% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fiddlerman fell from 4th to 5th among violin bow brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for violin bow brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, JonPaul overtook Cadenza to rank 2nd among violin bow brands worldwide, with 28.5% of the searches.
In September 2026, Finkel gained share of searches among violin bow brands worldwide, from 32.7% to 34.8%.

In September 2026, Glasser gained share of searches among violin bow brands worldwide, from 6.4% to 7.2%.
In September 2026, Cadenza lost share of searches among violin bow brands worldwide, from 21.9% to 10.8%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Fiddlerman worldwide fell 23.1% over 12 measured months, from 1.3K to 1K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Arcus worldwide fell 17.9% over 12 measured months, from 390 to 320 in September 2026.
How are Fiddlerman’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fiddlerman’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.
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