How popular isHal Leonard in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 68.1K branded searches for Hal Leonard worldwide which is down 18.3% over the last 11 months. Hal Leonard holds 17.1% estimated Share of Search among sheet music publishers worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Alfred50.5%
Faber27.7%
Hal Leonard17.1%Boosey & Hawkes2.7%
Schirmer1.7%- Peters Edition0.33%
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Which sheet music publishers compete with Hal Leonard?
Share of Search by month for Alfred, Faber, Hal Leonard, Boosey & Hawkes. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Alfred | Faber | Hal Leonard | Boosey & Hawkes | Schirmer | Peters Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.7% | 30.7% | 18.9% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.43% |
| Nov 2025 | 48.1% | 26.3% | 20% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 0.45% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.6% | 26.6% | 20.2% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.46% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.1% | 25.2% | 23.4% | 3% | 1.9% | 0.44% |
| Feb 2026 | 48.6% | 26.6% | 20.2% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.46% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.2% | 26.4% | 19.9% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 0.46% |
| Apr 2026 | 50.3% | 27.5% | 17% | 2.7% | 2% | 0.4% |
| May 2026 | 50.5% | 27.6% | 17.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.7% | 27.8% | 17.2% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.3% | 31.6% | 16% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 0.46% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.5% | 27.7% | 17.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.33% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 50.5% | 201K | +21.8% | +3.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 27.7% | 110K | 0% | -3.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.1% | 68.1K | +22% | +1.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.7% | 10.8K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.7% | 6.6K | +22.2% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.33% | 1.3K | -18.8% | -0.1 points |
1.
Alfred50.5%
Held 1st. 201K estimated branded searches, +21.8% vs prior month. Share +3.2 points.
2.
Faber27.7%
Held 2nd. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3.9 points.
17.1%
Held 3rd. 68.1K estimated branded searches, +22% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
2.7%
Held 4th. 10.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
5.
Schirmer1.7%
Held 5th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.33%
Held 6th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare search popularity between Hal Leonard and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Hal Leonard changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Hal Leonard worldwide fell from 83.4K to 68.1K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Hal Leonard’s estimated Share of Search among sheet music publishers worldwide decreased from 18.9% to 17.1%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Hal Leonard’s estimated Share of Search among sheet music publishers worldwide peaked at 23.4% in January 2026 and was lowest at 16% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for sheet music publishers worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, Alfred gained estimated Share of Search among sheet music publishers worldwide, from 47.3% to 50.5%.
In August 2026, Hal Leonard gained estimated Share of Search among sheet music publishers worldwide, from 16% to 17.1%.
In August 2026, Faber lost estimated Share of Search among sheet music publishers worldwide, from 31.6% to 27.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Peters Edition worldwide fell 31.6% over 11 measured months, from 1.9K to 1.3K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Schirmer worldwide fell 18.5% over 11 measured months, from 8.1K to 6.6K in August 2026.
How is Hal Leonard measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hal Leonard’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.
3 branded search terms
- hal leonard
- hal leonard music
- halleonard
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