How popular isHercules in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 12.1K branded searches for Hercules worldwide which held steady over the last 12 months. Hercules holds 3.6% estimated Share of Search among DJ controllers worldwide and is ranked 6th of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Pioneer DJ40.3%
Native Instruments32.8%
Denon DJ9.9%Numark8.1%
Reloop5.3%
Hercules3.6%
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Which DJ controllers compete with Hercules?
Share of Search by month for Pioneer DJ, Native Instruments, Denon DJ, Numark, Reloop, Hercules. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Pioneer DJ | Native Instruments | Denon DJ | Numark | Reloop | Hercules |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.5% | 39.5% | 6.5% | 7.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 36.1% | 44% | 5.9% | 7.3% | 4% | 2.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.9% | 43.7% | 5.9% | 7.2% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.3% | 53.5% | 4.8% | 5.9% | 3.8% | 2.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 35.6% | 43.5% | 5.9% | 7.1% | 4.7% | 3.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.8% | 38.8% | 6.4% | 7.8% | 5.5% | 2.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.9% | 38.9% | 6.4% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 2.8% |
| May 2026 | 35.3% | 43.2% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 2.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.2% | 34.4% | 6.9% | 8.5% | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.9% | 29.2% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 14.7% | 2.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.4% | 32.9% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 7.5% | 3% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.3% | 32.8% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 40.3% | 135K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 32.8% | 110K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.9% | 33.1K | +22.1% | +1.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.1% | 27.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.3% | 17.7K | -29.2% | -2.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.6% | 12.1K | +22.2% | +0.6 points |
40.3%
Held 1st. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
32.8%
Held 2nd. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
3.
Denon DJ9.9%
Held 3rd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
4.
Numark
8.1%
Held 4th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Reloop5.3%
Held 5th. 17.7K estimated branded searches, -29.2% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
6.
Hercules3.6%
Held 6th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
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How has branded search demand for Hercules changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Hercules worldwide held steady at 12.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hercules’ estimated Share of Search among DJ controllers worldwide increased from 2.9% to 3.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hercules’ estimated Share of Search among DJ controllers worldwide peaked at 3.6% in September 2026 and was lowest at 2.6% in May 2026.
How did search popularity change for DJ controllers worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Denon DJ gained estimated Share of Search among DJ controllers worldwide, from 8.1% to 9.9%.

In September 2026, Hercules gained estimated Share of Search among DJ controllers worldwide, from 3% to 3.6%.

In September 2026, Reloop lost estimated Share of Search among DJ controllers worldwide, from 7.5% to 5.3%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Native Instruments worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 165K to 110K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Pioneer DJ worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 165K to 135K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Numark worldwide fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 33.1K to 27.1K in September 2026.
How is Hercules measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hercules’ 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.
1 branded search term
- hercules dj
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