How popular isKorg in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 90.5K branded searches for Korg worldwide which held steady over the last 12 months. Korg holds 14.3% estimated Share of Search among drum machine brands worldwide and is ranked 5th of 7 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which drum machine brands compete with Korg?
Share of Search by month for Akai, Behringer, Moog, Arturia, Korg, Alesis, Boss. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Akai | Behringer | Moog | Arturia | Korg | Alesis | Boss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 23.7% | 23.7% | 15.8% | 15.8% | 13% | 4.8% | 3.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 21.4% | 21.4% | 14.3% | 21.4% | 14.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 22.7% | 22.7% | 12.4% | 18.5% | 15.1% | 5.6% | 3% |
| Jan 2026 | 23.1% | 23.1% | 15.4% | 15.4% | 15.4% | 4.6% | 3.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 22.1% | 22.1% | 14.8% | 18% | 14.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 24.8% | 20.3% | 16.5% | 16.5% | 13.6% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 22.9% | 27.9% | 15.2% | 15.2% | 12.5% | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| May 2026 | 23.5% | 28.6% | 15.7% | 12.9% | 12.9% | 3.9% | 2.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 23.8% | 23.8% | 16% | 16% | 13.1% | 4.8% | 2.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 23.1% | 23.1% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 21.7% | 21.7% | 17.7% | 14.5% | 17.7% | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 21.4% | 21.4% | 21.4% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 21.4% | 135K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.4% | 135K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 21.4% | 135K | +22.7% | +3.7 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 14.3% | 90.5K | 0% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 3rd to 5th | 14.3% | 90.5K | -17.7% | -3.3 pointsmoved from 3rd to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.3% | 27.1K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.9% | 18.1K | +22.3% | +0.5 points |
1.
Akai21.4%
Held 1st. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
21.4%
Held 2nd. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
3.
Moog21.4%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 135K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +3.7 points.
4.
Arturia14.3%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
5.
Korg14.3%
Moved from 3rd to 5th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, -17.7% vs prior month. Share -3.3 points.
6.
Alesis
4.3%
Held 6th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
7.
Boss2.9%
Held 7th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
Compare search popularity between Korg and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Korg
22 comparisons
- Korg vs Yamaha Pianos
- Akai vs Korg
- Arturia vs Korg
- Behringer vs Korg
- Boss vs Korg
- Casio vs Korg
- Cherub vs Korg
- Korg vs Moog
- Korg vs Seiko
- Korg vs Yamaha
- D'Addario vs Korg
- Fender vs Korg
- Korg vs Roadie
- Korg vs Novation
- Korg vs Peterson
- Alesis vs Korg
- Korg vs Snark
- Korg vs TC Electronic
- Korg vs Roland
- Korg vs Wittner
- Korg vs Nord
- Kawai vs Korg
How has branded search demand for Korg changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Korg worldwide held steady at 90.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Korg’s estimated Share of Search among drum machine brands worldwide increased from 13% to 14.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Korg’s estimated Share of Search among drum machine brands worldwide peaked at 17.7% in August 2026 and was lowest at 12.5% in April 2026.
How did search popularity change for drum machine brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Moog overtook Korg to rank 3rd among drum machine brands worldwide, with 21.4% estimated Share of Search.
In September 2026, Korg lost estimated Share of Search among drum machine brands worldwide, from 17.7% to 14.3%.
Akai’s estimated Share of Search among drum machine brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 23.8% to 21.4% in September 2026.
Behringer’s estimated Share of Search among drum machine brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 23.8% to 21.4% in September 2026.
Arturia’s estimated Share of Search among drum machine brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 16% to 14.3% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Boss worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 18.1K in September 2026.
Where does Korg compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital pianos | 3rd of 6 | 0.95% | Show ranking |
| Metronome brands | 4th of 6 | 1.5% | Show ranking |
| Guitar tuner brands | 4th of 7 | 6.4% | Show ranking |
| Drum machine brands | 5th of 7 | 14.3% | Shown above |
| Keyboards and synths | 3rd of 6 | 18% | Show ranking |
| Tuner brands | 2nd of 6 | 25.6% | Show ranking |
| Synthesizer brands | 2nd of 4 | 28.1% | Show ranking |
| Digital piano and keyboard brands | 1st of 4 | 44.1% | Show ranking |
How is Korg measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Korg’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
- korg
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