How popular isNeo Smartpen?
In October 2026, people searched for Neo Smartpen by name about 2,900 times worldwide, a 19.4% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 6.2% of all global smart notebook and pen brand searches, placing Neo Smartpen fourth out of four brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about smart notebook and pen brands, Neo Smartpen appeared in two of the five answers and was the joint most recommended of the four.
Neo Smartpen is the fourth most searched of 4 competitors and the joint most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
RocketbookShare of searches 76.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
MoleskineShare of searches 9.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
LivescribeShare of searches 7.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Neo SmartpenShare of searches 6.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top smart notebook and pen brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Neo Smartpen was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Neo Smartpen is the joint most recommended of the four.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Rocketbook1st
Neo Smartpen1st
Moleskine3rd
Livescribe3rd
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Rocketbook3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Livescribe2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Neo Smartpen2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Moleskine1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about smart notebook and pen brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best smart notebook?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which smart pen turns handwriting into digital notes?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best reusable notebook?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“smart notebook”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“smart pen”
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 Neo Smartpen compared with other smart notebook and pen brands worldwide?
Share of searches by month for Rocketbook, Moleskine, Livescribe, Neo Smartpen. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Rocketbook | Moleskine | Livescribe | Neo Smartpen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 76.6% | 14.1% | 5.1% | 4.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 83.6% | 8.2% | 4.5% | 3.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 78.9% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 5.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 58.7% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 29.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 72.3% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 13.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 76% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 9.1% |
| May 2026 | 76.8% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 6.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 77.9% | 9.5% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 78.3% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 6.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 79.5% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 78.1% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| Oct 2026 | 76.8% | 9.4% | 7.7% | 6.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 76.8% | 36K | -18.4% | -1.3 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 9.4% | 4.4K | 0% | +1.6 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 7.7% | 3.6K | -18.2% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.2% | 2.9K | -19.4% | -0.2 points |
76.8%
Held 1st. 36K estimated branded searches, -18.4% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
9.4%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
7.7%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.2%
Held 4th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -19.4% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
Moleskine sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “moleskine smart writing set”.
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How has branded search demand for Neo Smartpen changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Neo Smartpen worldwide fell from 3.6K to 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Neo Smartpen’s share of searches among smart notebook and pen brands worldwide increased from 4.2% to 6.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Neo Smartpen’s share of searches among smart notebook and pen brands worldwide peaked at 29.6% in February 2026 and was lowest at 3.7% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for smart notebook and pen brands worldwide in October 2026?
4 changes

In October 2026, Moleskine overtook Livescribe to rank 2nd among smart notebook and pen brands worldwide, with 9.4% of the searches.

In October 2026, Rocketbook lost share of searches among smart notebook and pen brands worldwide, from 78.1% to 76.8%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Neo Smartpen worldwide fell 19.4% over 12 measured months, from 3.6K to 2.9K in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Livescribe worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 4.4K to 3.6K in October 2026.
How are Neo Smartpen’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Neo Smartpen’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.
- neo smartpen
Who owns Neo Smartpen?
Neo Smartpen is owned by NeoLAB Convergence. Brandwave does not track any other brands owned by NeoLAB Convergence.
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