How popular is'47?
In September 2026, people searched for '47 by name about 209,000 times worldwide, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 3.3% of all global cap brand searches, placing '47 fourth out of nine brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cap brands, '47 appeared in all answers and was the second most recommended of the nine.
'47 is the fourth most searched of 9 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
Ralph LaurenShare of searches 64.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
New EraShare of searches 23%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Mitchell & NessShare of searches 3.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
'47Share of searches 3.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
StetsonShare of searches 2.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top cap brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, '47 appeared in all five answers. '47 is the second most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
New Era1st
'472nd
Carhartt3rd
Mitchell & Ness4th
Ralph Lauren5th
Flexfit6th
Richardson7th
Stetson–
Kangol–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
New Era5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
'475 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Carhartt5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ralph Lauren3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mitchell & Ness3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Richardson2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Flexfit2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Stetson0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kangol0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about cap brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cap brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cap brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cap brand for everyday wear?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cap brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“baseball cap brands”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which cap brands compete with '47?
Share of searches by month for Ralph Lauren, New Era, Mitchell & Ness, '47, Stetson. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ralph Lauren | New Era | Mitchell & Ness | '47 | Stetson | Kangol | Richardson | Carhartt | Flexfit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 67.2% | 20.4% | 3.3% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.67% | 0.67% | 0.24% |
| Nov 2025 | 67.8% | 20% | 3.3% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.55% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 67% | 20.5% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.44% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.8% | 23.4% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.53% | 0.78% | 0.23% |
| Feb 2026 | 59.7% | 26.1% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 2% | 0.88% | 0.72% | 0.32% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.9% | 29.5% | 4% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.81% | 0.44% | 0.36% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.7% | 26.2% | 4.2% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 0.85% | 0.47% | 0.38% |
| May 2026 | 57.6% | 27.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.85% | 0.47% | 0.38% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.9% | 26.5% | 4.1% | 5% | 5% | 1.8% | 0.83% | 0.45% | 0.37% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.1% | 26.4% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.86% | 0.39% | 0.31% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.1% | 23.5% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.93% | 0.42% | 0.28% |
| Sep 2026 | 64.1% | 23% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.78% | 0.42% | 0.28% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 64.1% | 4.1M | 0% | +1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23% | 1.5M | -3.6% | -0.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3.9% | 246K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.3% | 209K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.6% | 165K | -17.9% | -0.5 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.7% | 110K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.78% | 49.5K | -18.2% | -0.2 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.42% | 27.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.28% | 18.1K | 0% | 0 points |
64.1%
Held 1st. 4.1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
2.
New Era23%
Held 2nd. 1.5M estimated branded searches, -3.6% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
3.9%
Held 3rd. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
4.
'473.3%
Held 4th. 209K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.
Stetson2.6%
Held 5th. 165K estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
6.
Kangol1.7%
Held 6th. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.78%
Held 7th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
8.
Carhartt0.42%
Held 8th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.
Flexfit0.28%
Held 9th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between '47 and its closest rivals
Every comparison with '47
11 comparisons
How has branded search demand for '47 changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for '47 worldwide fell from 256K to 209K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, '47’s share of searches among cap brands worldwide peaked at 5% in June 2026 and was lowest at 2.6% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, '47 fell from 3rd to 4th among cap brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for cap brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Ralph Lauren gained share of searches among cap brands worldwide, from 63.1% to 64.1%.

In September 2026, Stetson lost share of searches among cap brands worldwide, from 3.1% to 2.6%.

New Era’s share of searches among cap brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 26.5% to 23% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Carhartt worldwide fell 45.3% over 12 measured months, from 49.5K to 27.1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Kangol worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 135K to 110K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for '47 worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 256K to 209K in September 2026.
How are '47’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using '47’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.
- 47 brand
- 47 brand hats
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Where does '47 compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cap brands | 4th of 9 | 3.3% | Shown above |
| Hats | 3rd of 10 | 8.6% | Show ranking |

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