How popular isNew Balance in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 13.6M branded searches for New Balance worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. New Balance holds 99.5% estimated Share of Search among cricket pads worldwide and is ranked 1st of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
New Balance99.5%
Gray-Nicolls0.2%Kookaburra0.2%
- SG0.07%
- DSC0.03%
Gunn & Moore0.03%
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Which cricket pads compete with New Balance?
Share of Search by month for New Balance. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | New Balance | Gray-Nicolls | Kookaburra | SG | DSC | Gunn & Moore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 99.4% | 0.24% | 0.2% | 0.06% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Nov 2025 | 99.4% | 0.24% | 0.2% | 0.06% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 99.3% | 0.3% | 0.24% | 0.07% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 99.1% | 0.36% | 0.3% | 0.11% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 99.2% | 0.36% | 0.3% | 0.09% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 99.2% | 0.3% | 0.36% | 0.09% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 99.1% | 0.36% | 0.36% | 0.09% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| May 2026 | 98.8% | 0.44% | 0.54% | 0.13% | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Jun 2026 | 99.1% | 0.36% | 0.36% | 0.11% | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 99.4% | 0.24% | 0.24% | 0.09% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 99.5% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.07% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 99.5% | 13.6M | +22.5% | +0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 0.2% | 27.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 0.2% | 27.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.07% | 9.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.03% | 3.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.03% | 3.6K | 0% | 0 points |
99.5%
Held 1st. 13.6M estimated branded searches, +22.5% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.2%
Held 2nd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.2%
Held 3rd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.SG
0.07%
Held 4th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.DSC
0.03%
Held 5th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.03%
Held 6th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between New Balance and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for New Balance changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for New Balance worldwide held steady at 13.6M.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, New Balance’s estimated Share of Search among cricket pads worldwide held steady, from 99.4% to 99.5%.
How did search popularity change for cricket pads worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
New Balance’s estimated Share of Search among cricket pads worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 98.8% to 99.5% in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Gunn & Moore worldwide rose 24.1% over 11 measured months, from 2.9K to 3.6K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for SG worldwide rose 22.2% over 11 measured months, from 8.1K to 9.9K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for DSC worldwide fell 33.3% over 11 measured months, from 5.4K to 3.6K in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Gray-Nicolls worldwide fell 18.1% over 11 measured months, from 33.1K to 27.1K in August 2026.
Where does New Balance compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trainers | 3rd of 6 | 18.2% | Show ranking |
| Basketball shoe brands | 3rd of 5 | 20.3% | Show ranking |
| Sneaker brands | 3rd of 5 | 20.9% | Show ranking |
| Football boot brands | 3rd of 5 | 21% | Show ranking |
| Cricket shoes | 2nd of 6 | 25.7% | Show ranking |
| Cricket gloves | 1st of 6 | 99.5% | Show ranking |
| Cricket pads | 1st of 6 | 99.5% | Shown above |
| Cricket bat brands | 1st of 5 | 99.6% | Show ranking |
How is New Balance measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using New Balance’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.
1 branded search term
- new balance
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