How popular isMonument Hobbies?
In October 2026, people searched for Monument Hobbies by name about 16,500 times worldwide, a 12.2% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 11.3% of all global miniature paint brand searches, placing Monument Hobbies fourth out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about miniature paint brands, Monument Hobbies appeared in two of the four answers and was the joint fourth most recommended of the ten.
Monument Hobbies is the fourth most searched of 10 competitors and the joint fourth most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Green Stuff WorldShare of searches 27.7%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
AK InteractiveShare of searches 18.5%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
VallejoShare of searches 16.9%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Monument HobbiesShare of searches 11.3%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
CitadelShare of searches 8.3%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top miniature paint brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Monument Hobbies was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Monument Hobbies is the joint fourth most recommended of the ten.
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.
Vallejo4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
The Army Painter4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Citadel3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Monument Hobbies2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
AK Interactive1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Tamiya1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Green Stuff World0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Scale750 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
AMMO by Mig Jimenez0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Reaper Miniatures0 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 paint for miniatures?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which miniature paint brand should a beginner buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best paint sets for Warhammer miniatures?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“miniature paint”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“model paint”
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 Monument Hobbies compared with other miniature paint brands worldwide?
Share of searches by month for Green Stuff World, AK Interactive, Vallejo, Monument Hobbies, Citadel, Tamiya, The Army Painter, Scale75. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Green Stuff World | AK Interactive | Vallejo | Monument Hobbies | Citadel | Tamiya | The Army Painter | Scale75 | AMMO by Mig Jimenez | Reaper Miniatures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 31.5% | 17.2% | 13.9% | 7.7% | 11.6% | 5.2% | 7.7% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.49% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.3% | 16% | 16.3% | 7.8% | 13.1% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.62% |
| Jan 2026 | 26.5% | 17.7% | 17.4% | 7.1% | 14.5% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 0.86% | 0.56% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.3% | 17.1% | 16.8% | 6.8% | 11.4% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 0.82% | 0.52% |
| Mar 2026 | 30.1% | 16.5% | 16.2% | 8% | 13.5% | 6% | 6% | 2.2% | 0.79% | 0.64% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.8% | 17.4% | 14.4% | 9.4% | 11.6% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 0.83% | 0.57% |
| May 2026 | 33.2% | 14.9% | 15.1% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 0.87% | 0.49% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.2% | 15.3% | 15.5% | 9.1% | 10.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 0.69% | 0.46% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.1% | 14.9% | 15.7% | 8.8% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 0.87% | 0.56% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.8% | 16.9% | 17.9% | 9.1% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 0.62% | 0.45% |
| Sep 2026 | 27.8% | 18.6% | 16.1% | 11.3% | 10.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 0.89% | 0.57% |
| Oct 2026 | 27.7% | 18.5% | 16.9% | 11.3% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 0.89% | 0.57% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 27.7% | 40.5K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 18.5% | 27.1K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16.9% | 24.7K | +5.1% | +0.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.3% | 16.5K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 8.3% | 12.1K | -18.2% | -1.9 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 6.8% | 9.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 6.8% | 9.9K | +22.2% | +1.2 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 2.4% | 3.5K | +16.7% | +0.3 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.89% | 1.3K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.57% | 830 | 0% | 0 points |
27.7%
Held 1st. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
18.5%
Held 2nd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
3.
Vallejo16.9%
Held 3rd. 24.7K estimated branded searches, +5.1% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
11.3%
Held 4th. 16.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.
Citadel8.3%
Held 5th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
6.
Tamiya6.8%
Held 6th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.8%
Held 7th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
8.
Scale752.4%
Held 8th. 3.5K estimated branded searches, +16.7% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
0.89%
Held 9th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.57%
Held 10th. 830 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Tamiya sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “tamiya paint”.
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How has branded search demand for Monument Hobbies changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Monument Hobbies worldwide rose from 14.7K to 16.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Monument Hobbies’ share of searches among miniature paint brands worldwide increased from 7.7% to 11.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Monument Hobbies’ share of searches among miniature paint brands worldwide peaked at 11.3% in September 2026 and was lowest at 6.8% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Monument Hobbies rose from 6th to 4th among miniature paint brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for miniature paint brands worldwide in October 2026?
6 changes

In October 2026, The Army Painter gained share of searches among miniature paint brands worldwide, from 5.6% to 6.8%.

In October 2026, Vallejo gained share of searches among miniature paint brands worldwide, from 16.1% to 16.9%.

In October 2026, Citadel lost share of searches among miniature paint brands worldwide, from 10.2% to 8.3%.

Green Stuff World’s share of searches among miniature paint brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 33.1% to 27.7% in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Monument Hobbies worldwide rose 12.2% over 12 measured months, from 14.7K to 16.5K in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for AMMO by Mig Jimenez worldwide fell 55.2% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 1.3K in October 2026.
How are Monument Hobbies’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Monument Hobbies’ 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.
- monument hobbies
- pro acryl
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