How popular isIbanez in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 201K branded searches for Ibanez worldwide which held steady over the last 12 months. Ibanez holds 12.8% estimated Share of Search among banjo brands worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 7 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which banjo brands compete with Ibanez?
Share of Search by month for Fender, GoodTime, Ibanez, Epiphone, Gretsch. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Fender | GoodTime | Ibanez | Epiphone | Gretsch | Harmony Guitars | Gibson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 58.6% | 17.4% | 11.6% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 0.51% | 0.57% |
| Nov 2025 | 57.6% | 16.8% | 13.7% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 0.49% | 0.55% |
| Dec 2025 | 55.5% | 19.8% | 13.2% | 7.2% | 3.2% | 0.48% | 0.53% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.5% | 25.9% | 14.1% | 7.8% | 2.8% | 0.41% | 0.47% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.7% | 22.5% | 12.3% | 8.3% | 3% | 0.54% | 0.61% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.8% | 19.5% | 15.9% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 0.47% | 0.52% |
| Apr 2026 | 55% | 19.2% | 12.8% | 8.6% | 3.2% | 0.56% | 0.63% |
| May 2026 | 53.5% | 19.6% | 16.1% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 0.47% | 0.53% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.4% | 19.2% | 19.2% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 0.38% | 0.42% |
| Jul 2026 | 53% | 23.5% | 12.8% | 7% | 2.6% | 0.56% | 0.52% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.7% | 23.4% | 12.8% | 7% | 3.1% | 0.47% | 0.51% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.7% | 23.4% | 12.8% | 7% | 3.1% | 0.56% | 0.51% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 52.7% | 831K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23.4% | 368K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.8% | 201K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7% | 110K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.1% | 49.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 0.56% | 8.8K | +18.2% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 0.51% | 8.1K | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th |
1.
Fender52.7%
Held 1st. 831K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.
GoodTime23.4%
Held 2nd. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
Ibanez
12.8%
Held 3rd. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Epiphone7%
Held 4th. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Gretsch3.1%
Held 5th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.56%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 8.8K estimated branded searches, +18.2% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
7.
Gibson0.51%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Ibanez and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Ibanez
17 comparisons
- Fender vs Ibanez
- GoodTime vs Ibanez
- Ibanez vs Yamaha
- Epiphone vs Ibanez
- Ibanez vs PRS
- Ibanez vs Yamaha Guitars
- Ibanez vs Martin
- Ibanez vs Schecter
- Ibanez vs Taylor Guitars
- Gretsch vs Ibanez
- Ibanez vs Music Man
- Ibanez vs Squier
- Ibanez vs Mono
- Gator vs Ibanez
- Harmony Guitars vs Ibanez
- Gibson vs Ibanez
- Eastman vs Ibanez
How has branded search demand for Ibanez changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Ibanez worldwide held steady at 201K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ibanez’s estimated Share of Search among banjo brands worldwide increased from 11.6% to 12.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ibanez’s estimated Share of Search among banjo brands worldwide peaked at 19.2% in June 2026 and was lowest at 11.6% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for banjo brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
Ibanez’s estimated Share of Search among banjo brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 19.2% to 12.8% in September 2026.
In September 2026, Harmony Guitars rose from 7th to 6th among banjo brands worldwide.
In September 2026, Gibson fell from 6th to 7th among banjo brands worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for GoodTime worldwide rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 301K to 368K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Epiphone worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 135K to 110K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Fender worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 1M to 831K in September 2026.
Where does Ibanez compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bass guitars | 3rd of 6 | 3.8% | Show ranking |
| Banjo brands | 3rd of 7 | 12.8% | Shown above |
| Guitar brands | 2nd of 6 | 15.1% | Show ranking |
| Baritone guitar brands | 2nd of 7 | 15.2% | Show ranking |
| Electric guitars | 2nd of 6 | 15.4% | Show ranking |
| Mandolin brands | 2nd of 7 | 16.6% | Show ranking |
| Gig bag brands | 2nd of 4 | 18.5% | Show ranking |
How is Ibanez measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ibanez’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.
1 branded search term
- ibanez
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