How popular isLandor?
In September 2026, people searched for Landor by name about 33,500 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 34% of all global branding agency searches, placing Landor second out of eight agencies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about branding agencies, Landor appeared in one of the four answers and was the fifth most recommended of the eight.
Landor is the second most searched of 8 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
DesignStudioShare of searches 41.6%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
LandorShare of searches 34%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
InterbrandShare of searches 12.4%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
KotoShare of searches 5.6%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Red AntlerShare of searches 4.5%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top branding agencies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Landor was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Landor is the fifth most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Pentagram1st
COLLINS2nd
Red Antler3rd
Koto4th
Landor5th
Wolff Olins6th
DesignStudio–
Interbrand–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Koto3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Red Antler3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Pentagram3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
COLLINS2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Landor1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Wolff Olins1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
DesignStudio0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Interbrand0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which branding agency should I hire?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best branding agencies?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best branding agency for a new identity?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“branding agencies”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best branding agency”
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 20, 2026.
Which branding agencies compete with Landor?
Share of searches by month for DesignStudio, Landor, Interbrand, Koto, Red Antler. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | DesignStudio | Landor | Interbrand | Koto | Red Antler | COLLINS | Pentagram | Wolff Olins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.5% | 31.5% | 17.2% | 4.7% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 0.56% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.2% | 32.8% | 14.7% | 5.1% | 5.4% | 1.4% | 0.48% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.7% | 34.1% | 12.5% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.1% | 30.8% | 11.3% | 5% | 5% | 1.1% | 0.55% | 0.05% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.9% | 29.4% | 13.1% | 5.7% | 5.8% | 1.4% | 0.64% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.5% | 26% | 14.2% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 0.69% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.5% | 29.7% | 13.3% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 0.65% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 42% | 34.3% | 12.5% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 0.61% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 42% | 34.4% | 12.6% | 4.7% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 0.61% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 44.4% | 29.7% | 13.3% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 0.65% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.4% | 29.7% | 13.3% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 0.53% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | 41.6% | 34% | 12.4% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 0.49% | 0.03% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 41.6% | 40.5K | 0% | -2.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 34% | 33.1K | +22.1% | +4.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.4% | 12.1K | 0% | -0.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.6% | 5.4K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.5% | 4.4K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.3% | 1.2K | +6% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.49% | 480 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.03% | 30 | -25% | 0 points |
41.6%
Held 1st. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.8 points.
2.
Landor34%
Held 2nd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +4.3 points.
12.4%
Held 3rd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
4.
Koto5.6%
Held 4th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
4.5%
Held 5th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
6.
COLLINS1.3%
Held 6th. 1.2K estimated branded searches, +6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.49%
Held 7th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.03%
Held 8th. 30 estimated branded searches, -25% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Landor and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Landor
8 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Landor changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Landor worldwide held steady, from 33.4K to 33.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Landor’s share of searches among branding agencies worldwide increased from 31.5% to 34%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Landor’s share of searches among branding agencies worldwide peaked at 34.4% in June 2026 and was lowest at 26% in March 2026.
How did search popularity change for branding agencies worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Landor gained share of searches among branding agencies worldwide, from 29.7% to 34%.

In September 2026, DesignStudio lost share of searches among branding agencies worldwide, from 44.4% to 41.6%.

In September 2026, Interbrand lost share of searches among branding agencies worldwide, from 13.3% to 12.4%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Wolff Olins worldwide fell 40% over 12 measured months, from 50 to 30 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Red Antler worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 4.4K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Pentagram worldwide fell 18.6% over 12 measured months, from 590 to 480 in September 2026.
How are Landor’s branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Landor’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- landor
- landor brand strategy
- landor branding
- landor branding agency
- landor design agency
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Where does Landor compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branding agencies | 2nd of 8 | 34% | Shown above |
| Brand strategy agencies | 1st of 9 | 46.4% | Show ranking |

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