--- title: "JBL: search popularity and Share of Search worldwide" description: "JBL is an audio brand. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time." canonical: "https://gobrandwave.com/demand/global-en/brands/jbl" publisher: "Brandwave" --- # JBL: search popularity and Share of Search worldwide JBL is an audio brand. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time. ## Key facts - **Brand**: JBL - **Market**: Global - **Measured month**: Aug 2026 - **Share of Search among party speaker brands**: 27.9% ## Where the brand sits | Competitive set | Rank | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Party speaker brands | 2 | 27.9% | 2.2M | | Pa systems | 2 | 29.9% | 2.2M | | Studio monitors | 2 | 32.2% | 2.2M | | Foldback monitor brands | 2 | 34.3% | 2.2M | | Kids headphones | 2 | 43.2% | 2.2M | | Soundbar brands | 1 | 43.7% | 2.2M | - [Party speaker brands](/demand/global-en/categories/party-speaker-brands) - [Pa systems](/demand/global-en/categories/pa-systems) - [Studio monitors](/demand/global-en/categories/studio-monitors) - [Foldback monitor brands](/demand/global-en/categories/foldback-monitor-brands) - [Kids headphones](/demand/global-en/categories/kids-headphones) - [Soundbar brands](/demand/global-en/categories/soundbar-brands) ## How has branded search demand for JBL changed worldwide over the last 12 months? - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for JBL worldwide held steady at 2.2M. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, JBL’s estimated Share of Search among party speaker brands worldwide decreased from 30.4% to 27.9%. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, JBL’s estimated Share of Search among party speaker brands worldwide peaked at 35.4% in April 2026 and was lowest at 26.1% in March 2026. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, JBL fell from 1st to 2nd among party speaker brands worldwide. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, JBL’s estimated Share of Search among pa systems worldwide peaked at 36.4% in December 2025 and was lowest at 23.5% in March 2026. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, JBL’s estimated Share of Search among studio monitors worldwide decreased from 33.7% to 32.2%. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, JBL’s estimated Share of Search among studio monitors worldwide peaked at 43.3% in November 2025 and was lowest at 25.4% in March 2026. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, JBL’s estimated Share of Search among foldback monitor brands worldwide peaked at 43.6% in November 2025 and was lowest at 26% in March 2026. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, JBL’s estimated Share of Search among kids headphones worldwide decreased from 47.8% to 43.2%. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, JBL’s estimated Share of Search among kids headphones worldwide peaked at 53.2% in April 2026 and was lowest at 42.8% in March 2026. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, JBL fell from 1st to 2nd among kids headphones worldwide. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, JBL’s estimated Share of Search among soundbar brands worldwide peaked at 53.2% in April 2026 and was lowest at 40% in March 2026. ## How did search popularity change for party speaker brands worldwide in August 2026? - In August 2026, Bose gained estimated Share of Search among party speaker brands worldwide, from 12.2% to 13.3%. - In August 2026, LG gained estimated Share of Search among party speaker brands worldwide, from 5.6% to 6.4%. - In August 2026, Sony lost estimated Share of Search among party speaker brands worldwide, from 35.3% to 34.2%. - In August 2026, JBL lost estimated Share of Search among party speaker brands worldwide, from 28.9% to 27.9%. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Anker worldwide rose 13.2% over 11 measured months, from 1.2M to 1.4M in August 2026. ## How did search popularity change for pa systems worldwide in August 2026? - In August 2026, Bose gained estimated Share of Search among pa systems worldwide, from 12.8% to 14.3%. - In August 2026, Yamaha lost estimated Share of Search among pa systems worldwide, from 55.5% to 54.6%. - In August 2026, JBL lost estimated Share of Search among pa systems worldwide, from 30.4% to 29.9%. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Electro-Voice worldwide fell 18.1% over 11 measured months, from 27.1K to 22.2K in August 2026. ## How did search popularity change for studio monitors worldwide in August 2026? - Estimated monthly branded searches for KRK worldwide rose 123.6% over 11 measured months, from 246K to 550K in August 2026. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Adam Audio worldwide fell 18.1% over 11 measured months, from 27.1K to 22.2K in August 2026. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Focal Car Audio worldwide fell 17.2% over 11 measured months, from 2.9K to 2.4K in August 2026. ## How did search popularity change for foldback monitor brands worldwide in August 2026? - Estimated monthly branded searches for Behringer worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 165K to 135K in August 2026. ## How did search popularity change for kids headphones worldwide in August 2026? - In August 2026, Belkin gained estimated Share of Search among kids headphones worldwide, from 3.2% to 3.9%. - JBL’s estimated Share of Search among kids headphones worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 47.8% to 43.2% in August 2026. - Estimated monthly branded searches for BuddyPhones worldwide rose 50% over 11 measured months, from 2.4K to 3.6K in August 2026. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Sony worldwide rose 22.3% over 11 measured months, from 2.2M to 2.7M in August 2026. - Estimated monthly branded searches for Puro Sound worldwide fell 17.6% over 11 measured months, from 170 to 140 in August 2026. ## How did search popularity change for soundbar brands worldwide in August 2026? - In August 2026, Sonos gained estimated Share of Search among soundbar brands worldwide, from 15.9% to 17.1%. - In August 2026, Bose gained estimated Share of Search among soundbar brands worldwide, from 19.9% to 20.9%. - In August 2026, LG gained estimated Share of Search among soundbar brands worldwide, from 9.1% to 10%. - In August 2026, JBL lost estimated Share of Search among soundbar brands worldwide, from 47.2% to 43.7%. - Samsung’s estimated Share of Search among soundbar brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 7.2% to 8.2% in August 2026. ## Historical estimated branded-search demand | Month | Competitive set | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Oct 2025 | Party speaker brands | 2.2M | 30.4% | 1 | | Nov 2025 | Party speaker brands | 3.4M | 34.8% | 1 | | Dec 2025 | Party speaker brands | 3.4M | 35.3% | 1 | | Jan 2026 | Party speaker brands | 2.7M | 32.7% | 1 | | Feb 2026 | Party speaker brands | 1.8M | 28.1% | 2 | | Mar 2026 | Party speaker brands | 1.8M | 26.1% | 2 | | Apr 2026 | Party speaker brands | 2.7M | 35.4% | 1 | | May 2026 | Party speaker brands | 2.2M | 30.7% | 1 | | Jun 2026 | Party speaker brands | 2.2M | 30.7% | 1 | | Jul 2026 | Party speaker brands | 2.2M | 28.9% | 2 | | Aug 2026 | Party speaker brands | 2.2M | 27.9% | 2 | | Sep 2026 | Party speaker brands | — | — | — | | Oct 2025 | Pa systems | 2.2M | 29.9% | 2 | | Nov 2025 | Pa systems | 3.4M | 36.2% | 2 | | Dec 2025 | Pa systems | 3.4M | 36.4% | 2 | | Jan 2026 | Pa systems | 2.7M | 34.5% | 2 | | Feb 2026 | Pa systems | 1.8M | 26.8% | 2 | | Mar 2026 | Pa systems | 1.8M | 23.5% | 2 | | Apr 2026 | Pa systems | 2.7M | 35.2% | 2 | | May 2026 | Pa systems | 2.2M | 30.4% | 2 | | Jun 2026 | Pa systems | 2.2M | 30.5% | 2 | | Jul 2026 | Pa systems | 2.2M | 30.4% | 2 | | Aug 2026 | Pa systems | 2.2M | 29.9% | 2 | | Sep 2026 | Pa systems | — | — | — | | Oct 2025 | Studio monitors | 2.2M | 33.7% | 2 | | Nov 2025 | Studio monitors | 3.4M | 43.3% | 2 | | Dec 2025 | Studio monitors | 3.4M | 43% | 2 | | Jan 2026 | Studio monitors | 2.7M | 37.9% | 2 | | Feb 2026 | Studio monitors | 1.8M | 29.3% | 2 | | Mar 2026 | Studio monitors | 1.8M | 25.4% | 2 | | Apr 2026 | Studio monitors | 2.7M | 37.6% | 2 | | May 2026 | Studio monitors | 2.2M | 32.7% | 2 | | Jun 2026 | Studio monitors | 2.2M | 32.7% | 2 | | Jul 2026 | Studio monitors | 2.2M | 32.3% | 2 | | Aug 2026 | Studio monitors | 2.2M | 32.2% | 2 | | Sep 2026 | Studio monitors | — | — | — | | Oct 2025 | Foldback monitor brands | 2.2M | 34.1% | 2 | | Nov 2025 | Foldback monitor brands | 3.4M | 43.6% | 2 | | Dec 2025 | Foldback monitor brands | 3.4M | 43.6% | 2 | | Jan 2026 | Foldback monitor brands | 2.7M | 38.7% | 2 | | Feb 2026 | Foldback monitor brands | 1.8M | 29.9% | 2 | | Mar 2026 | Foldback monitor brands | 1.8M | 26% | 2 | | Apr 2026 | Foldback monitor brands | 2.7M | 38.6% | 2 | | May 2026 | Foldback monitor brands | 2.2M | 33.9% | 2 | | Jun 2026 | Foldback monitor brands | 2.2M | 34.3% | 2 | | Jul 2026 | Foldback monitor brands | 2.2M | 34.3% | 2 | | Aug 2026 | Foldback monitor brands | 2.2M | 34.3% | 2 | | Sep 2026 | Foldback monitor brands | — | — | — | | Oct 2025 | Kids headphones | 2.2M | 47.8% | 1 | | Nov 2025 | Kids headphones | 3.4M | 53.2% | 1 | | Dec 2025 | Kids headphones | 3.4M | 53.2% | 1 | | Jan 2026 | Kids headphones | 2.7M | 48.2% | 1 | | Feb 2026 | Kids headphones | 1.8M | 43.2% | 2 | | Mar 2026 | Kids headphones | 1.8M | 42.8% | 2 | | Apr 2026 | Kids headphones | 2.7M | 53.2% | 1 | | May 2026 | Kids headphones | 2.2M | 47.8% | 1 | | Jun 2026 | Kids headphones | 2.2M | 47.8% | 1 | | Jul 2026 | Kids headphones | 2.2M | 43.5% | 2 | | Aug 2026 | Kids headphones | 2.2M | 43.2% | 2 | | Sep 2026 | Kids headphones | — | — | — | | Oct 2025 | Soundbar brands | 2.2M | 43.4% | 1 | | Nov 2025 | Soundbar brands | 3.4M | 46.2% | 1 | | Dec 2025 | Soundbar brands | 3.4M | 48.2% | 1 | | Jan 2026 | Soundbar brands | 2.7M | 49.3% | 1 | | Feb 2026 | Soundbar brands | 1.8M | 42.8% | 1 | | Mar 2026 | Soundbar brands | 1.8M | 40% | 1 | | Apr 2026 | Soundbar brands | 2.7M | 53.2% | 1 | | May 2026 | Soundbar brands | 2.2M | 46.1% | 1 | | Jun 2026 | Soundbar brands | 2.2M | 47.5% | 1 | | Jul 2026 | Soundbar brands | 2.2M | 47.2% | 1 | | Aug 2026 | Soundbar brands | 2.2M | 43.7% | 1 | | Sep 2026 | Soundbar brands | — | — | — | ## How is JBL measured? Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using JBL’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. - “jbl” ## Which party speaker brands compete with JBL? - [Sony](/demand/global-en/brands/sony): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/jbl-vs-sony - [Anker](/demand/global-en/brands/anker): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/anker-vs-jbl - [Bose](/demand/global-en/brands/bose): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/bose-vs-jbl - [LG](/demand/global-en/brands/lg): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/jbl-vs-lg - [Ultimate Ears](/demand/global-en/brands/ultimate-ears): Head-to-head: /demand/global-en/compare/jbl-vs-ultimate-ears ## Methodology - [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused. ## Cite this page Brandwave. 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