How popular isNETGEAR in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 245K branded searches for NETGEAR worldwide which is down 15.8% over the last 12 months. NETGEAR holds 22.4% estimated Share of Search among poe switch brands worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 3 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which poe switch brands compete with NETGEAR?
Share of Search by month for Ubiquiti, NETGEAR, Aruba. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Ubiquiti | NETGEAR | Aruba |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 74.6% | 22.4% | 3% |
| Nov 2025 | 75% | 22.5% | 2.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 75% | 22.5% | 2.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 74.6% | 22.4% | 3% |
| Feb 2026 | 74.6% | 22.4% | 3% |
| Mar 2026 | 75% | 22.5% | 2.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 74.6% | 22.4% | 3% |
| May 2026 | 74.6% | 22.4% | 3% |
| Jun 2026 | 75% | 22.5% | 2.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 75% | 22.5% | 2.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 75% | 22.5% | 2.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 74.6% | 22.4% | 3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 74.6% | 450K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.4% | 135K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3% | 18.1K | +22.3% | +0.5 points |
Compare search popularity between NETGEAR and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for NETGEAR changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for NETGEAR worldwide fell from 291K to 245K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NETGEAR’s estimated Share of Search among poe switch brands worldwide held steady at 22.4%.
How did search popularity change for poe switch brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Aruba gained estimated Share of Search among poe switch brands worldwide, from 2.5% to 3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for NETGEAR worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 165K to 135K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Ubiquiti worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 550K to 450K in September 2026.
Where does NETGEAR compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Wi-Fi router brands | 3rd of 5 | 5.6% | Show ranking |
| Wi-fi router brands | 3rd of 6 | 6.1% | Show ranking |
| Modem router brands | 2nd of 3 | 6.8% | Show ranking |
| Mesh wifi brands | 4th of 5 | 13.5% | Show ranking |
| Network switch brands | 4th of 6 | 14% | Show ranking |
| Range extender brands | 4th of 6 | 14.6% | Show ranking |
| Poe switch brands | 2nd of 3 | 22.4% | Shown above |
| Wi-fi extender brands | 2nd of 3 | 42.3% | Show ranking |
How is NETGEAR measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using NETGEAR’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.
6 branded search terms
- netgear
- netgear nighthawk
- netgear orbi
- netgear router
- netgear wifi router
- router netgear
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