How popular isLudwig in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 14.8K branded searches for Ludwig worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. Ludwig holds 0.35% estimated Share of Search among drum kits worldwide and is ranked 5th of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which drum kits compete with Ludwig?
Share of Search by month for Yamaha, Ludwig. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Yamaha | Gretsch | Pearl | Tama | Ludwig | Mapex |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 96.5% | 1.4% | 0.78% | 0.52% | 0.35% | 0.43% |
| Nov 2025 | 96.6% | 1.4% | 0.64% | 0.43% | 0.43% | 0.43% |
| Dec 2025 | 96.6% | 1.4% | 0.64% | 0.52% | 0.43% | 0.43% |
| Jan 2026 | 96.4% | 1.4% | 0.78% | 0.52% | 0.43% | 0.43% |
| Feb 2026 | 97.1% | 1.2% | 0.64% | 0.43% | 0.35% | 0.35% |
| Mar 2026 | 97.5% | 0.97% | 0.53% | 0.35% | 0.29% | 0.35% |
| Apr 2026 | 97.1% | 1.2% | 0.53% | 0.43% | 0.35% | 0.43% |
| May 2026 | 97.1% | 1.2% | 0.53% | 0.43% | 0.35% | 0.43% |
| Jun 2026 | 96.9% | 1.2% | 0.78% | 0.43% | 0.29% | 0.43% |
| Jul 2026 | 96.6% | 0.96% | 1.4% | 0.43% | 0.29% | 0.35% |
| Aug 2026 | 96.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.43% | 0.35% | 0.35% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 96.5% | 4.1M | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 1.2% | 49.5K | +22.2% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 1.2% | 49.5K | -18.2% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.43% | 18.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 0.35% | 14.8K | +22.3% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 0.35% | 14.8K | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th |
1.
Yamaha96.5%
Held 1st. 4.1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.
Gretsch1.2%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
3.
Pearl1.2%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
4.
Tama
0.43%
Held 4th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Ludwig
0.35%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.
Mapex
0.35%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Ludwig and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Ludwig changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Ludwig worldwide held steady at 14.8K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ludwig rose from 6th to 5th among drum kits worldwide.
How did search popularity change for drum kits worldwide in August 2026?
6 changes

Yamaha’s estimated Share of Search among drum kits worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 97.1% to 96.5% in August 2026.

In August 2026, Gretsch rose from 3rd to 2nd among drum kits worldwide.
In August 2026, Ludwig rose from 6th to 5th among drum kits worldwide.
In August 2026, Mapex fell from 5th to 6th among drum kits worldwide.

In August 2026, Pearl fell from 2nd to 3rd among drum kits worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Tama worldwide fell 18.5% over 11 measured months, from 22.2K to 18.1K in August 2026.
Where does Ludwig compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drum kits | 5th of 6 | 0.35% | Shown above |
| Drumhead brands | 5th of 6 | 0.41% | Show ranking |
How is Ludwig measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ludwig’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
- ludwig drums
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