How popular isKONE in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 301K branded searches for KONE worldwide which is up 49.8% over the last 12 months. KONE holds 10% estimated Share of Search among passenger Lift brands worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 4 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Mitsubishi74.2%Otis12.2%
KONE10%
Schindler3.6%
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Where does KONE compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Lift brands | 3rd of 4 | 10% | Shown below |
| Elevator Service brands | 3rd of 4 | 16.9% | Show ranking |
| Lifts and elevators | 2nd of 3 | 38.6% | Show ranking |
Which passenger Lift brands compete with KONE?
Share of Search by month for Mitsubishi, Otis, KONE, Schindler. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Mitsubishi | Otis | KONE | Schindler |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 78.9% | 10.6% | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 79.6% | 10.7% | 5.8% | 3.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 76.2% | 12.5% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 78.1% | 10.5% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 79.6% | 10.7% | 5.8% | 3.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 78.9% | 10.6% | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 77.9% | 10.5% | 7% | 4.7% |
| May 2026 | 77.9% | 10.5% | 7% | 4.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 65.6% | 10.8% | 19.7% | 4% |
| Jul 2026 | 70.7% | 11.6% | 14.2% | 3.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 78.5% | 10.5% | 7.1% | 3.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 74.2% | 12.2% | 10% | 3.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 74.2% | 2.2M | -18.2% | -4.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 12.2% | 368K | 0% | +1.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10% | 301K | +22.4% | +2.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.6% | 110K | -18.5% | -0.2 points |
74.2%
Held 1st. 2.2M estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -4.3 points.
2.
Otis
12.2%
Held 2nd. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
3.
KONE
10%
Held 3rd. 301K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +2.9 points.
3.6%
Held 4th. 110K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
Compare search popularity between KONE and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for KONE changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for KONE worldwide rose from 201K to 301K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KONE’s estimated Share of Search among passenger Lift brands worldwide increased from 5.8% to 10%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KONE’s estimated Share of Search among passenger Lift brands worldwide peaked at 19.7% in June 2026 and was lowest at 5.6% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for passenger Lift brands worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes
In September 2026, KONE gained estimated Share of Search among passenger Lift brands worldwide, from 7.1% to 10%.
In September 2026, Otis gained estimated Share of Search among passenger Lift brands worldwide, from 10.5% to 12.2%.

In September 2026, Mitsubishi lost estimated Share of Search among passenger Lift brands worldwide, from 78.5% to 74.2%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Schindler worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 165K to 110K in September 2026.
How is KONE measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using KONE’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
- kone
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