How popular isLincoln Electric in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 33.1K branded searches for Lincoln Electric worldwide which is down 18.3% over the last 11 months. Lincoln Electric holds 8.2% estimated Share of Search among welding glove brands worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
- Caiman74.7%
Lincoln Electric8.2%
Miller8.2%- Tillman6.7%
ESAB2%
Black Stallion0.18%
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Which welding glove brands compete with Lincoln Electric?
Share of Search by month for Caiman, Lincoln Electric, Miller, Tillman, ESAB. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Caiman | Lincoln Electric | Miller | Tillman | ESAB | Black Stallion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 65.1% | 10.7% | 13.1% | 8.8% | 2.1% | 0.23% |
| Nov 2025 | 69.2% | 9.3% | 11.4% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 0.25% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.7% | 10.8% | 13.2% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 0.33% |
| Jan 2026 | 69.7% | 9.4% | 11.5% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 0.28% |
| Feb 2026 | 69.8% | 9.4% | 11.5% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 0.25% |
| Mar 2026 | 68.8% | 9.3% | 11.3% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 0.25% |
| Apr 2026 | 73.9% | 8.1% | 9.9% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 0.18% |
| May 2026 | 75.6% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 2% | 0.18% |
| Jun 2026 | 60.9% | 6.7% | 8.2% | 22.4% | 1.6% | 0.15% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.9% | 4.8% | 5.8% | 35.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 74.7% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 2% | 0.18% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 74.7% | 301K | 0% | +21.8 points | |
| 2, moved from 4th to 2nd | 8.2% | 33.1K | +22.1% | +3.5 pointsmoved from 4th to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8.2% | 33.1K | 0% | +2.4 points | |
| 4, moved from 2nd to 4th | 6.7% | 27.1K | -86.5% | -28.6 pointsmoved from 2nd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 2% | 8.1K | +22.7% | +0.9 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.18% | 720 | +22% | +0.1 points |
1.Caiman
74.7%
Held 1st. 301K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +21.8 points.
8.2%
Moved from 4th to 2nd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +3.5 points.
3.
Miller8.2%
Held 3rd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.4 points.
4.Tillman
6.7%
Moved from 2nd to 4th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -86.5% vs prior month. Share -28.6 points.
5.
ESAB2%
Held 5th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
0.18%
Held 6th. 720 estimated branded searches, +22% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Lincoln Electric changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Lincoln Electric worldwide fell from 40.5K to 33.1K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Lincoln Electric’s estimated Share of Search among welding glove brands worldwide decreased from 10.7% to 8.2%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Lincoln Electric’s estimated Share of Search among welding glove brands worldwide peaked at 10.8% in December 2025 and was lowest at 4.8% in July 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Lincoln Electric rose from 3rd to 2nd among welding glove brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for welding glove brands worldwide in August 2026?
6 changes
In August 2026, Lincoln Electric overtook Tillman to rank 2nd among welding glove brands worldwide, at 8.2%.
In August 2026, Caiman gained estimated Share of Search among welding glove brands worldwide, from 52.9% to 74.7%.
In August 2026, Miller gained estimated Share of Search among welding glove brands worldwide, from 5.8% to 8.2%.
In August 2026, ESAB gained estimated Share of Search among welding glove brands worldwide, from 1.2% to 2%.
In August 2026, Tillman lost estimated Share of Search among welding glove brands worldwide, from 35.3% to 6.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Black Stallion worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 880 to 720 in August 2026.
Where does Lincoln Electric compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welding glove brands | 2nd of 6 | 8.2% | Shown above |
| Welding machines | 3rd of 6 | 9.4% | Show ranking |
| Welding helmet brands | 2nd of 6 | 10.9% | Show ranking |
| Welding equipment brands | 2nd of 5 | 12% | Show ranking |
How is Lincoln Electric measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lincoln Electric’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
- lincoln welder
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