How popular isMerrell in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 680K branded searches for Merrell worldwide which held steady over the last 12 months. Merrell holds 0.38% estimated Share of Search among boot brands worldwide and is ranked 6th of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
UGG57%
Timberland20.9%
Dr. Martens17%
Blundstone4.2%
Redback0.56%
Merrell0.38%
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Which boot brands compete with Merrell?
Share of Search by month for UGG, Timberland, Dr. Martens, Blundstone, Merrell. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | UGG | Timberland | Dr. Martens | Blundstone | Redback | Merrell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 59% | 21.6% | 14.5% | 4.3% | 0.39% | 0.17% |
| Nov 2025 | 65.3% | 19.7% | 10.8% | 3.9% | 0.24% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.7% | 19.2% | 12.8% | 3.9% | 0.28% | 0.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.5% | 24.4% | 16.3% | 4% | 0.44% | 0.24% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.4% | 27.1% | 18.1% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.5% | 28.4% | 23.2% | 4.7% | 0.77% | 0.51% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.1% | 35.1% | 23.4% | 4.7% | 0.95% | 0.78% |
| May 2026 | 39.8% | 32.5% | 21.7% | 4.4% | 0.88% | 0.88% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.7% | 32.5% | 21.7% | 4.4% | 0.88% | 0.88% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.1% | 32.7% | 21.8% | 3.6% | 0.89% | 0.89% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.7% | 27.2% | 18.2% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 57% | 20.9% | 17% | 4.2% | 0.56% | 0.38% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 57% | 6.1M | +49.6% | +7.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.9% | 2.2M | 0% | -6.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17% | 1.8M | +22% | -1.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.2% | 450K | +49.5% | +0.5 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 0.56% | 60.5K | +22.2% | 0 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 0.38% | 40.5K | -18.2% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th |
1.
57%
Held 1st. 6.1M estimated branded searches, +49.6% vs prior month. Share +7.3 points.
20.9%
Held 2nd. 2.2M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -6.4 points.
17%
Held 3rd. 1.8M estimated branded searches, +22% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
4.2%
Held 4th. 450K estimated branded searches, +49.5% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
5.
Redback0.56%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
Merrell0.38%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
Compare search popularity between Merrell and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Merrell
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How has branded search demand for Merrell changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Merrell worldwide held steady, from 661K to 680K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Merrell’s estimated Share of Search among boot brands worldwide held steady, from 0.17% to 0.38%.
How did search popularity change for boot brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, UGG gained estimated Share of Search among boot brands worldwide, from 49.7% to 57%.
In September 2026, Blundstone gained estimated Share of Search among boot brands worldwide, from 3.7% to 4.2%.
In September 2026, Timberland lost estimated Share of Search among boot brands worldwide, from 27.2% to 20.9%.
In September 2026, Dr. Martens lost estimated Share of Search among boot brands worldwide, from 18.2% to 17%.
In September 2026, Redback rose from 6th to 5th among boot brands worldwide.
In September 2026, Merrell fell from 5th to 6th among boot brands worldwide.
Where does Merrell compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boot brands | 6th of 6 | 0.38% | Shown above |
| Waterproof boots brands | 6th of 7 | 0.47% | Show ranking |
| Hiking shoe brands | 4th of 5 | 1.5% | Show ranking |
| Hiking footwear brands | 1st of 6 | 54.1% | Show ranking |
| Women's boot brands | 4th of 4 | 3.3% | Show ranking |
| Hiking boots | 3rd of 6 | 6.8% | Show ranking |
| Water shoes | 2nd of 6 | 8.7% | Show ranking |
| Walking boot brands | 2nd of 4 | 28.9% | Show ranking |
How is Merrell measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Merrell’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.
5 branded search terms
- hiking boots merrell
- hiking shoes merrell
- merrell
- merrell hiking boots
- merrell moab
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