How popular isIbanez in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 201K branded searches for Ibanez worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. Ibanez holds 21.9% estimated Share of Search among electric guitars worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which electric guitars compete with Ibanez?
Share of Search by month for Fender, Ibanez, Epiphone, PRS, Squier. The figures are in the table below the chart.
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| Month | Fender | Ibanez | Epiphone | PRS | Squier | Gibson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.1% | 19% | 12.8% | 10.4% | 4.7% | 0.94% |
| Nov 2025 | 50% | 22.4% | 12.3% | 10% | 4.5% | 0.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 50% | 22.4% | 12.3% | 10% | 4.5% | 0.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.4% | 25.4% | 13.9% | 9.3% | 4.2% | 0.84% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.5% | 21.2% | 14.3% | 11.6% | 4.3% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.4% | 26.5% | 11.9% | 8% | 4.4% | 0.87% |
| Apr 2026 | 48.5% | 21.7% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 4.4% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 48% | 26.3% | 11.8% | 9.6% | 3.5% | 0.86% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.4% | 30.4% | 9.1% | 11.1% | 3.3% | 0.67% |
| Jul 2026 | 50% | 22.3% | 12.2% | 10.1% | 4.5% | 0.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.9% | 21.9% | 12% | 12% | 4.4% | 0.88% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 48.9% | 450K | 0% | -1.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.9% | 201K | 0% | -0.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12% | 110K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 12% | 110K | +21.5% | +1.9 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.4% | 40.5K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.88% | 8.1K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Fender48.9%
Held 1st. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
2.
Ibanez
21.9%
Held 2nd. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
3.
Epiphone12%
Held 3rd. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
4.PRS
12%
Held 4th. 110K estimated branded searches, +21.5% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.
5.Squier
4.4%
Held 5th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.
Gibson0.88%
Held 6th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Ibanez and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Ibanez changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Ibanez worldwide held steady at 201K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ibanez’s estimated Share of Search among electric guitars worldwide increased from 19% to 21.9%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ibanez’s estimated Share of Search among electric guitars worldwide peaked at 30.4% in June 2026 and was lowest at 19% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for electric guitars worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, PRS gained estimated Share of Search among electric guitars worldwide, from 10.1% to 12%.
In August 2026, Fender lost estimated Share of Search among electric guitars worldwide, from 50% to 48.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Epiphone worldwide fell 18.5% over 11 measured months, from 135K to 110K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Gibson worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 9.9K to 8.1K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Squier worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 49.5K to 40.5K in August 2026.
Where does Ibanez compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bass guitars | 3rd of 6 | 4.1% | Show ranking |
| Electric guitars | 2nd of 6 | 21.9% | Shown above |
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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