How popular isMerrithew?
In September 2026, people searched for Merrithew by name about 22,900 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 27.1% of all global pilates reformer brand searches, placing Merrithew first out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pilates reformer brands, Merrithew appeared in three of the four answers and was the second most recommended of the seven.
Merrithew is the most searched of 7 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
MerrithewShare of searches 27.1%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd- Balanced BodyShare of searches 20.7%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
- Align-PilatesShare of searches 14.3%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
BASI PilatesShare of searches 14.3%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
AeroPilatesShare of searches 10.7%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top pilates reformer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Merrithew was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Merrithew is the second most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Balanced Body4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Merrithew3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
AeroPilates3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Align-Pilates2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Elina Pilates1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Peak Pilates1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
BASI Pilates0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about pilates reformer brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pilates reformer should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pilates reformer brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pilates reformer for home use?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pilates reformer for home”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best pilates reformer”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 22, 2026.
Which pilates reformer brands compete with Merrithew?
Share of searches by month for Merrithew, Balanced Body, Align-Pilates, BASI Pilates, AeroPilates, Elina Pilates, Peak Pilates. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Merrithew | Balanced Body | Align-Pilates | BASI Pilates | AeroPilates | Elina Pilates | Peak Pilates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 24.5% | 21.6% | 15.8% | 12.9% | 13.4% | 4.7% | 7.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 25.8% | 24.5% | 15.4% | 10.3% | 12.5% | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 23.3% | 27.1% | 14% | 11.4% | 13.8% | 4.2% | 6.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 21.9% | 27.6% | 14.2% | 11.6% | 14.1% | 4.2% | 6.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 21.5% | 30.6% | 13.9% | 11.4% | 11.3% | 5.1% | 6.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 24.3% | 24.3% | 14.5% | 11.9% | 13.3% | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 22.9% | 27.5% | 14.8% | 12.1% | 12% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| May 2026 | 24.2% | 24.8% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 14% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 26.4% | 24% | 15.8% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 21.9% | 33.3% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 10% | 4.5% | 5.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 26.4% | 23.2% | 13.9% | 13.9% | 11.3% | 5.1% | 6.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 27.1% | 20.7% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 10.7% | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 27.1% | 22.9K | 0% | +0.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.7% | 17.5K | -13.4% | -2.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.3% | 12.1K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 14.3% | 12.1K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 10.7% | 9K | -8.2% | -0.6 points | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 6.4% | 5.4K | +22.7% | +1.3 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 6.4% | 5.4K | 0% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th |
27.1%
Held 1st. 22.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
20.7%
Held 2nd. 17.5K estimated branded searches, -13.4% vs prior month. Share -2.5 points.
14.3%
Held 3rd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
14.3%
Held 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
10.7%
Held 5th. 9K estimated branded searches, -8.2% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
6.4%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
6.4%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
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How has branded search demand for Merrithew changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Merrithew worldwide held steady at 22.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Merrithew’s share of searches among pilates reformer brands worldwide increased from 24.5% to 27.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Merrithew’s share of searches among pilates reformer brands worldwide peaked at 27.1% in September 2026 and was lowest at 21.5% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for pilates reformer brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Elina Pilates overtook Peak Pilates to rank 6th among pilates reformer brands worldwide, with 6.4% of the searches.

In September 2026, Merrithew gained share of searches among pilates reformer brands worldwide, from 26.4% to 27.1%.
In September 2026, Balanced Body lost share of searches among pilates reformer brands worldwide, from 23.2% to 20.7%.

In September 2026, AeroPilates lost share of searches among pilates reformer brands worldwide, from 11.3% to 10.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Align-Pilates worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 12.1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Peak Pilates worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 5.4K in September 2026.
How are Merrithew’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Merrithew’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.
- merrithew
- stott pilates
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