How popular isMeinl in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 14.8K branded searches for Meinl worldwide which is down 18.2% over the last 12 months. Meinl holds 15.4% estimated Share of Search among cymbal pack brands worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 4 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which cymbal pack brands compete with Meinl?
Share of Search by month for Zildjian, Sabian, Meinl, Paiste. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Zildjian | Sabian | Meinl | Paiste |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.3% | 25.4% | 16.9% | 11.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 48.6% | 21.8% | 17.8% | 11.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.2% | 24.7% | 16.5% | 13.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.6% | 21.8% | 17.8% | 11.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.3% | 23% | 15.4% | 10.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.3% | 25.4% | 16.9% | 11.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 51.3% | 23% | 15.4% | 10.3% |
| May 2026 | 51.3% | 23% | 15.4% | 10.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.6% | 21.7% | 17.8% | 11.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.7% | 22.2% | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 53.6% | 19.6% | 16% | 10.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.3% | 23% | 15.4% | 10.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 51.3% | 49.5K | 0% | -2.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23% | 22.2K | +22.7% | +3.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 15.4% | 14.8K | 0% | -0.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.3% | 9.9K | 0% | -0.5 points |
1.
Zildjian51.3%
Held 1st. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.3 points.
2.
Sabian
23%
Held 2nd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +3.4 points.
3.
Meinl15.4%
Held 3rd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
4.
Paiste10.3%
Held 4th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
Compare search popularity between Meinl and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Meinl changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Meinl worldwide fell from 18.1K to 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Meinl’s estimated Share of Search among cymbal pack brands worldwide decreased from 16.9% to 15.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Meinl’s estimated Share of Search among cymbal pack brands worldwide peaked at 18.2% in July 2026 and was lowest at 15.4% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for cymbal pack brands worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes
In September 2026, Sabian gained estimated Share of Search among cymbal pack brands worldwide, from 19.6% to 23%.

In September 2026, Zildjian lost estimated Share of Search among cymbal pack brands worldwide, from 53.6% to 51.3%.

In September 2026, Meinl lost estimated Share of Search among cymbal pack brands worldwide, from 16% to 15.4%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Paiste worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 9.9K in September 2026.
Where does Meinl compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tambourine brands | 4th of 6 | 1.4% | Show ranking |
| Cajon brands | 4th of 6 | 1.6% | Show ranking |
| Bongo brands | 3rd of 6 | 1.7% | Show ranking |
| Cymbal brands | 4th of 6 | 6.2% | Show ranking |
| Stick bag brands | 4th of 4 | 9.7% | Show ranking |
| Cymbal pack brands | 3rd of 4 | 15.4% | Shown above |
| Hand drum brands | 1st of 3 | 68.8% | Show ranking |
How is Meinl measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Meinl’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
- meinl
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