How popular isMichael Harding?
In October 2026, people searched for Michael Harding by name about 12,800 times worldwide, a 9.4% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 35.7% of all global oil paint brand searches, placing Michael Harding first out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about oil paint brands, Michael Harding appeared in two of the four answers and was the third most recommended of the seven.
Michael Harding is the most searched of 7 competitors and the third most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Michael HardingShare of searches 35.7%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
GamblinShare of searches 32.6%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Winsor & NewtonShare of searches 18.4%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Old HollandShare of searches 4.5%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
RembrandtShare of searches 4.5%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top oil paint brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Michael Harding was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Michael Harding is the third 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.
Gamblin4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Winsor & Newton4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Old Holland3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Michael Harding2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Rembrandt2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Williamsburg2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Sennelier0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best oil paint brand for artists?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which oil paints should a beginner buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best professional oil paint brands?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“oil paint”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“oil paint brands”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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 27, 2026.
How often do people search for Michael Harding compared with other oil paint brands worldwide?
Share of searches by month for Michael Harding, Gamblin, Winsor & Newton, Old Holland, Rembrandt, Williamsburg. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Michael Harding | Gamblin | Winsor & Newton | Old Holland | Rembrandt | Williamsburg | Sennelier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 28.2% | 32.5% | 19.5% | 10.6% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 26.8% | 33.6% | 22.7% | 8.2% | 4.3% | 3% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 23.6% | 28.9% | 31.7% | 7.7% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 20.4% | 30.6% | 30.9% | 9.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 19.7% | 40.7% | 24.4% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 2% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 25.1% | 30.8% | 29.8% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 23.8% | 28% | 34.5% | 5.6% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 22.6% | 38% | 27.9% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 27.3% | 37.3% | 20.5% | 5% | 5% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 25.4% | 39.6% | 21% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 26.3% | 36.2% | 21.7% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 3.3% | 1.9% |
| Oct 2026 | 35.7% | 32.6% | 18.4% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 35.7% | 12.8K | +60% | +9.3 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 32.6% | 11.7K | +6.4% | -3.6 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 18.4% | 6.6K | 0% | -3.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.5% | 1.6K | 0% | -0.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.5% | 1.6K | 0% | -0.8 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.8% | 1K | 0% | -0.5 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.6% | 590 | 0% | -0.3 points |
35.7%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 12.8K estimated branded searches, +60% vs prior month. Share +9.3 points.
2.
Gamblin32.6%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 11.7K estimated branded searches, +6.4% vs prior month. Share -3.6 points.
18.4%
Held 3rd. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3.3 points.
4.5%
Held 4th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
4.5%
Held 5th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
2.8%
Held 6th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
1.6%
Held 7th. 590 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
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Every comparison with Michael Harding
6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Michael Harding changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Michael Harding worldwide rose from 11.7K to 12.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Michael Harding’s share of searches among oil paint brands worldwide increased from 28.2% to 35.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Michael Harding’s share of searches among oil paint brands worldwide peaked at 35.7% in October 2026 and was lowest at 19.7% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Michael Harding rose from 2nd to 1st among oil paint brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for oil paint brands worldwide in October 2026?
6 changes

In October 2026, Michael Harding overtook Gamblin to become the leader among oil paint brands worldwide, with 35.7% of the searches.

In October 2026, Gamblin lost share of searches among oil paint brands worldwide, from 36.2% to 32.6%.

In October 2026, Winsor & Newton lost share of searches among oil paint brands worldwide, from 21.7% to 18.4%.

In October 2026, Old Holland lost share of searches among oil paint brands worldwide, from 5.3% to 4.5%.

In October 2026, Rembrandt lost share of searches among oil paint brands worldwide, from 5.3% to 4.5%.

In October 2026, Williamsburg lost share of searches among oil paint brands worldwide, from 3.3% to 2.8%.
How are Michael Harding’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Michael Harding’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.
- michael harding
- michael harding oil paint
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