How popular isMelissa & Doug in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 135K branded searches for Melissa & Doug worldwide which held steady over the last 12 months. Melissa & Doug holds 21.7% estimated Share of Search among dollhouse brands worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Fisher-Price39.5%
Little Tikes26.5%
Melissa & Doug21.7%
Hape6.5%
KidKraft2.9%
Plan Toys2.9%
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Which dollhouse brands compete with Melissa & Doug?
Share of Search by month for Fisher-Price, Little Tikes, Melissa & Doug, Hape, KidKraft, Plan Toys. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Fisher-Price | Little Tikes | Melissa & Doug | Hape | KidKraft | Plan Toys |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.2% | 20.3% | 20.3% | 7.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.7% | 16.8% | 25% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 2.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.9% | 17.6% | 21.5% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.5% | 18.1% | 18.2% | 8.1% | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.5% | 23.3% | 19.2% | 8.6% | 3.8% | 2.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.6% | 22.8% | 18.6% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.2% | 23.7% | 16% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 2.6% |
| May 2026 | 41.5% | 27.8% | 15.3% | 8.3% | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.9% | 26.8% | 18% | 8% | 4.4% | 2.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.2% | 23.7% | 19.4% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 2.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.5% | 22.8% | 22.8% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.5% | 26.5% | 21.7% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 39.5% | 246K | 0% | -2 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 26.5% | 165K | +22.2% | +3.7 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 21.7% | 135K | +0.07% | -1.1 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.5% | 40.5K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.9% | 18.1K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.9% | 18.1K | 0% | -0.1 points |
39.5%
Held 1st. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
26.5%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 165K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +3.7 points.
21.7%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 135K estimated branded searches, +0.07% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
4.
Hape6.5%
Held 4th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
5.
KidKraft2.9%
Held 5th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
2.9%
Held 6th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Melissa & Doug changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Melissa & Doug worldwide held steady at 135K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Melissa & Doug’s estimated Share of Search among dollhouse brands worldwide increased from 20.3% to 21.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Melissa & Doug’s estimated Share of Search among dollhouse brands worldwide peaked at 25% in November 2025 and was lowest at 15.3% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Melissa & Doug fell from 2nd to 3rd among dollhouse brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for dollhouse brands worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Little Tikes overtook Melissa & Doug to rank 2nd among dollhouse brands worldwide, with 26.5% estimated Share of Search.
In September 2026, Fisher-Price lost estimated Share of Search among dollhouse brands worldwide, from 41.5% to 39.5%.
In September 2026, Melissa & Doug lost estimated Share of Search among dollhouse brands worldwide, from 22.8% to 21.7%.
Hape’s estimated Share of Search among dollhouse brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 8% to 6.5% in September 2026.
KidKraft’s estimated Share of Search among dollhouse brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 4.4% to 2.9% in September 2026.
Where does Melissa & Doug compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toy brands | 7th of 8 | 0.93% | Show ranking |
| Farm animals brands | 3rd of 3 | 11.2% | Show ranking |
| Dolls house brands | 2nd of 6 | 15% | Show ranking |
| Dollhouse brands | 3rd of 6 | 21.7% | Shown above |
| Play kitchen brands | 3rd of 5 | 22.4% | Show ranking |
| Dollhouse furniture brands | 1st of 4 | 63.9% | Show ranking |
How is Melissa & Doug measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Melissa & Doug’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.
2 branded search terms
- melissa doug
- melissadoug toys
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