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 18.5% estimated Share of Search among gig bag brands worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 4 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which gig bag brands compete with Ibanez?
Share of Search by month for Fender, Ibanez, Mono. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Fender | Ibanez | Mono | Gator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 81.5% | 16.1% | 0.86% | 1.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 78.9% | 18.8% | 0.83% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 78.9% | 18.8% | 0.74% | 1.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 75.6% | 22% | 0.73% | 1.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 78.9% | 18.4% | 0.75% | 1.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 75.5% | 22.4% | 0.72% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 79% | 18.5% | 0.75% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 75.2% | 22.6% | 0.67% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 71.7% | 26.3% | 0.59% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 78.4% | 19% | 0.81% | 1.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 78.3% | 18.9% | 0.89% | 1.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 76.3% | 18.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 76.3% | 831K | 0% | -1.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 18.5% | 201K | 0% | -0.5 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 3.5% | 38.6K | +310.6% | +2.7 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 1.6% | 17.8K | -10.7% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th |
1.
Fender76.3%
Held 1st. 831K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
2.
Ibanez
18.5%
Held 2nd. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
3.
Mono
3.5%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 38.6K estimated branded searches, +310.6% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.
4.
Gator1.6%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 17.8K estimated branded searches, -10.7% vs prior month. Share -0.2 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 gig bag brands worldwide increased from 16.1% to 18.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ibanez’s estimated Share of Search among gig bag brands worldwide peaked at 26.3% in June 2026 and was lowest at 16.1% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for gig bag brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Mono overtook Gator to rank 3rd among gig bag brands worldwide, with 3.5% estimated Share of Search.
In September 2026, Fender lost estimated Share of Search among gig bag brands worldwide, from 78.3% to 76.3%.
Ibanez’s estimated Share of Search among gig bag brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 26.3% to 18.5% 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% | Show ranking |
| 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% | 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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