How popular isLoop in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 686K branded searches for Loop worldwide which is up 22.1% over the last 12 months. Loop holds 53% estimated Share of Search among hearing protection brands worldwide and is ranked 1st of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which hearing protection brands compete with Loop?
Share of Search by month for Loop, Honeywell, Mack's. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Loop | Honeywell | Mack's | 3M Peltor | Etymotic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.9% | 43.9% | 9.2% | 1.9% | 0.97% |
| Nov 2025 | 54% | 36.1% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 0.79% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.1% | 35.5% | 9.1% | 1.5% | 0.78% |
| Jan 2026 | 44% | 44% | 9.3% | 1.9% | 0.79% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.9% | 43.9% | 9.4% | 1.9% | 0.97% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.1% | 47.8% | 10.2% | 2.1% | 0.86% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.8% | 42.8% | 11.1% | 2.3% | 0.94% |
| May 2026 | 47.8% | 39.1% | 10% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.2% | 44.2% | 9.3% | 1.6% | 0.65% |
| Jul 2026 | 53.1% | 35.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% | 0.64% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.8% | 35.3% | 9.2% | 1.9% | 0.78% |
| Sep 2026 | 53% | 35.4% | 9.1% | 1.9% | 0.64% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 53% | 673K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 35.4% | 450K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.1% | 116K | -1.1% | -0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.9% | 23.8K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.64% | 8.1K | -18.2% | -0.1 points |
1.
Loop53%
Held 1st. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
35.4%
Held 2nd. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.
Mack's9.1%
Held 3rd. 116K estimated branded searches, -1.1% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
1.9%
Held 4th. 23.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Etymotic0.64%
Held 5th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare search popularity between Loop and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Loop changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Loop worldwide rose from 562K to 686K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Loop’s estimated Share of Search among hearing protection brands worldwide increased from 43.9% to 53%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Loop’s estimated Share of Search among hearing protection brands worldwide peaked at 54% in November 2025 and was lowest at 39.1% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Loop rose from 2nd to 1st among hearing protection brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for hearing protection brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Loop worldwide rose 22.4% over 12 measured months, from 550K to 673K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Etymotic worldwide fell 33.1% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 8.1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Honeywell worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 550K to 450K in September 2026.
Where does Loop compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing protection brands | 1st of 5 | 53% | Shown above |
| Ear plugs brands | 1st of 3 | 94.4% | Show ranking |
How is Loop measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Loop’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.
4 branded search terms
- loop ear
- loop ear plug
- loop earplugs
- loop plug
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