How popular isLinear in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 47.4K branded searches for Linear worldwide which is up 22.7% over the last 12 months. Linear holds 9.4% estimated Share of Search among garage door opener brands worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Craftsman68.4%Chamberlain18.3%
Linear9.4%
Dominator2.2%Merlin1.6%
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Which garage door opener brands compete with Linear?
Share of Search by month for Craftsman, Chamberlain, Linear, Dominator. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Craftsman | Chamberlain | Linear | Dominator | Merlin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 59.3% | 28.4% | 8.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 60% | 28.9% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.1% | 25.4% | 6.2% | 2% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 63% | 24.6% | 8.5% | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 67.3% | 21.3% | 8.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 67% | 21.2% | 9% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 63.4% | 24.4% | 9% | 2% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 63.3% | 24.4% | 9.1% | 2% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 68.6% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 64% | 24.6% | 8% | 2.1% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 67.3% | 21.3% | 8% | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 68.4% | 18.3% | 9.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 68.4% | 301K | -18.2% | +1.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 18.3% | 80.7K | -30.8% | -3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.4% | 41.5K | -5% | +1.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.2% | 9.6K | -18% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.6% | 7K | 0% | +0.3 points |
68.4%
Held 1st. 301K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
18.3%
Held 2nd. 80.7K estimated branded searches, -30.8% vs prior month. Share -3 points.
3.
Linear
9.4%
Held 3rd. 41.5K estimated branded searches, -5% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.
2.2%
Held 4th. 9.6K estimated branded searches, -18% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Merlin
1.6%
Held 5th. 7K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
Compare search popularity between Linear and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Linear changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Linear worldwide rose from 38.6K to 47.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Linear’s estimated Share of Search among garage door opener brands worldwide increased from 8.1% to 9.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Linear’s estimated Share of Search among garage door opener brands worldwide peaked at 9.8% in June 2026 and was lowest at 6.2% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for garage door opener brands worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Linear gained estimated Share of Search among garage door opener brands worldwide, from 8% to 9.4%.

In September 2026, Craftsman gained estimated Share of Search among garage door opener brands worldwide, from 67.3% to 68.4%.
In September 2026, Chamberlain lost estimated Share of Search among garage door opener brands worldwide, from 21.3% to 18.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Merlin worldwide rose 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 5.9K to 7K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Dominator worldwide fell 16.8% over 12 measured months, from 11.5K to 9.6K in September 2026.
Where does Linear compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bug tracking brands | 4th of 4 | 0.22% | Show ranking |
| Issue tracking software | 5th of 6 | 0.67% | Show ranking |
| Project management tools | 7th of 8 | 0.72% | Show ranking |
| Garage door opener brands | 3rd of 5 | 9.4% | Shown above |
How is Linear measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Linear’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.
8 branded search terms
- Linear app
- linear desktop app
- linear issue tracker
- linear issues
- linear mcp
- linear project management
- linear software
- linear.app
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