How popular isMul-T-Lock?
In September 2026, people searched for Mul-T-Lock by name about 14,800 times worldwide, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 4.3% of all global door lock brand searches, placing Mul-T-Lock fifth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about door lock brands, Mul-T-Lock appeared in two of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.
Mul-T-Lock is the fifth most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
SchlageShare of searches 36.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
YaleShare of searches 30.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
LockwoodShare of searches 14.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
CarbineShare of searches 11.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Mul-T-LockShare of searches 4.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top door lock brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Mul-T-Lock was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Mul-T-Lock is the fourth most recommended of the six.
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.
Schlage5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Yale5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Mul-T-Lock2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Medeco2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Lockwood0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Carbine0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about door lock brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which door lock brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best door lock brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best door lock brand for a secure home?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best door lock”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“smart door lock”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which door lock brands compete with Mul-T-Lock?
Share of searches by month for Schlage, Yale, Lockwood, Carbine, Mul-T-Lock. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Schlage | Yale | Lockwood | Carbine | Mul-T-Lock | Medeco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 35% | 28.8% | 15% | 15% | 4.5% | 1.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.3% | 29.9% | 16.5% | 13.5% | 4% | 1.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.5% | 29.4% | 16.2% | 13.2% | 4% | 1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 37.6% | 28.2% | 15.6% | 12.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 40.5% | 26.2% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.5% | 27% | 14.9% | 10% | 3.6% | 2% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.3% | 26% | 12.8% | 10.4% | 3.8% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 44.8% | 26.2% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 3.8% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.4% | 25.2% | 12.4% | 8.3% | 3% | 1.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 44.8% | 26.6% | 13% | 10.7% | 3.2% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.9% | 31.2% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.5% | 30.8% | 14.5% | 11.9% | 4.3% | 1.9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 36.5% | 125K | -18.9% | -2.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30.8% | 105K | -14.9% | -0.5 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 14.5% | 49.5K | 0% | +2 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 11.9% | 40.5K | -18.2% | -0.7 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.3% | 14.8K | +22.3% | +1.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.9% | 6.6K | 0% | +0.3 points |
1.
Schlage36.5%
Held 1st. 125K estimated branded searches, -18.9% vs prior month. Share -2.4 points.
2.
Yale30.8%
Held 2nd. 105K estimated branded searches, -14.9% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
3.
Lockwood14.5%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2 points.
4.
Carbine11.9%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
4.3%
Held 5th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
6.
Medeco1.9%
Held 6th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
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How has branded search demand for Mul-T-Lock changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Mul-T-Lock worldwide fell from 18.1K to 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mul-T-Lock’s share of searches among door lock brands worldwide peaked at 4.5% in October 2025 and was lowest at 3% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for door lock brands worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Lockwood overtook Carbine to rank 3rd among door lock brands worldwide, with 14.5% of the searches.

In September 2026, Mul-T-Lock gained share of searches among door lock brands worldwide, from 3.1% to 4.3%.

In September 2026, Schlage lost share of searches among door lock brands worldwide, from 38.9% to 36.5%.

In September 2026, Carbine lost share of searches among door lock brands worldwide, from 12.5% to 11.9%.
How are Mul-T-Lock’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mul-T-Lock’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- mul-t-lock
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