How popular isIkarao?
In September 2026, people searched for Ikarao by name about 6,600 times worldwide, an 18.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 9.8% of all global karaoke machine brand searches, placing Ikarao fourth out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about karaoke machine brands, Ikarao appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the eight.
Ikarao is the fourth most searched of 8 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
JBLShare of searches 38.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd- Magic MicShare of searches 26.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Mr EntertainerShare of searches 11.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
IkaraoShare of searches 9.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Singing MachineShare of searches 9.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top karaoke machine brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ikarao appeared in all five answers. Ikarao is the most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Ikarao5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
JBL4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Singing Machine4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Karaoke USA1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Magic Mic0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Mr Entertainer0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
VocoPro0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Party Tyme0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about karaoke machine brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which karaoke machine brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best karaoke machine brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best karaoke machine brand for home parties?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best karaoke machine”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“portable karaoke machine”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which karaoke machine brands compete with Ikarao?
Share of searches by month for JBL, Magic Mic, Mr Entertainer, Ikarao, Singing Machine. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | JBL | Magic Mic | Mr Entertainer | Ikarao | Singing Machine | VocoPro | Party Tyme | Karaoke USA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 25.5% | 38.9% | 12.8% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.69% |
| Nov 2025 | 33.1% | 32.5% | 9.2% | 9.7% | 11.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.58% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.4% | 23.3% | 7.4% | 12.8% | 10.4% | 1.1% | 0.92% | 0.62% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.1% | 34.6% | 11.4% | 10.3% | 8.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 23.7% | 37.3% | 12.1% | 9.1% | 13.6% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.54% |
| Mar 2026 | 23.3% | 36.7% | 14.6% | 7.3% | 13.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.65% |
| Apr 2026 | 24.6% | 37.6% | 15% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.54% |
| May 2026 | 28% | 35% | 13.7% | 10.5% | 8.5% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.62% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.4% | 32.2% | 12.8% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.3% | 33% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.71% |
| Aug 2026 | 36% | 31% | 10.4% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.54% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.3% | 26.9% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.71% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 38.3% | 25.8K | 0% | +2.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 26.9% | 18.1K | -18.5% | -4.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.1% | 7.5K | 0% | +0.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 9.8% | 6.6K | 0% | +0.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 9.8% | 6.6K | 0% | +0.6 points | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 1.9% | 1.3K | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 1.5% | 1K | -23.1% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.71% | 480 | +23.1% | +0.2 points |
1.
JBL38.3%
Held 1st. 25.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.
26.9%
Held 2nd. 18.1K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -4.1 points.
11.1%
Held 3rd. 7.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
4.
Ikarao9.8%
Held 4th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
9.8%
Held 5th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
6.
VocoPro1.9%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
1.5%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 1K estimated branded searches, -23.1% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
0.71%
Held 8th. 480 estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
Compare popularity between Ikarao and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Ikarao
7 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Ikarao changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Ikarao worldwide fell from 8.1K to 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ikarao’s share of searches among karaoke machine brands worldwide peaked at 12.8% in December 2025 and was lowest at 7.3% in March 2026.
How did search popularity change for karaoke machine brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, JBL gained share of searches among karaoke machine brands worldwide, from 36% to 38.3%.

In September 2026, Mr Entertainer gained share of searches among karaoke machine brands worldwide, from 10.4% to 11.1%.

In September 2026, Ikarao gained share of searches among karaoke machine brands worldwide, from 9.2% to 9.8%.

In September 2026, Singing Machine gained share of searches among karaoke machine brands worldwide, from 9.2% to 9.8%.
In September 2026, Magic Mic lost share of searches among karaoke machine brands worldwide, from 31% to 26.9%.

In September 2026, VocoPro rose from 7th to 6th among karaoke machine brands worldwide.
How are Ikarao’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ikarao’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.
- ikarao
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