How popular isNike in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 24.3M branded searches for Nike worldwide which held steady over the last 12 months. Nike holds 32.8% estimated Share of Search among casual shoes brands worldwide and is ranked 1st of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Nike32.8%Adidas29.4%
New Balance14.9%
Puma12.6%
ASICS8.2%
Clarks2%
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Which casual shoes brands compete with Nike?
Share of Search by month for Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Puma, ASICS, Clarks. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Nike | Adidas | New Balance | Puma | ASICS | Clarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.8% | 29.7% | 17.3% | 11.4% | 7.8% | 1.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.6% | 31.4% | 16% | 10.4% | 5.9% | 1.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.6% | 30.8% | 15.3% | 10.7% | 6.9% | 1.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.9% | 27.9% | 14% | 11.6% | 7.7% | 1.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.6% | 30.2% | 15.3% | 12.2% | 6.9% | 1.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.5% | 30.6% | 15.1% | 12.3% | 6.8% | 1.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 30.9% | 28.8% | 17.1% | 13.7% | 7.7% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 28.9% | 31.2% | 13% | 18% | 7.2% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.4% | 32.5% | 14.3% | 11.8% | 7.9% | 1.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.3% | 33% | 14.1% | 11.9% | 7.8% | 1.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.1% | 30.9% | 15.9% | 13.2% | 8.7% | 2.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.8% | 29.4% | 14.9% | 12.6% | 8.2% | 2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 32.8% | 24.3M | -2.4% | +3.6 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 29.4% | 21.8M | -17.5% | -1.5 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.9% | 11.1M | -18.4% | -0.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 12.6% | 9.4M | -17.1% | -0.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 8.2% | 6.1M | -18.2% | -0.5 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2% | 1.5M | -18% | -0.1 points |
1.
Nike32.8%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 24.3M estimated branded searches, -2.4% vs prior month. Share +3.6 points.
2.
29.4%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 21.8M estimated branded searches, -17.5% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
14.9%
Held 3rd. 11.1M estimated branded searches, -18.4% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
4.
Puma12.6%
Held 4th. 9.4M estimated branded searches, -17.1% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
5.
ASICS8.2%
Held 5th. 6.1M estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
6.
Clarks2%
Held 6th. 1.5M estimated branded searches, -18% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare search popularity between Nike and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Nike
38 comparisons
- Adidas vs Nike
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- New Balance vs Nike
- Nike vs Puma
- ASICS vs Nike
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- Nike vs Under Armour
- Nike vs Reebok
- Clarks vs Nike
- Mizuno vs Nike
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- Nike vs Smiggle
- Nike vs Sweaty Betty
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- Nike vs NoBull
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How has branded search demand for Nike changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Nike worldwide held steady, from 24.9M to 24.3M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nike’s estimated Share of Search among casual shoes brands worldwide increased from 31.8% to 32.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nike’s estimated Share of Search among casual shoes brands worldwide peaked at 36.9% in January 2026 and was lowest at 28.9% in May 2026.
How did search popularity change for casual shoes brands worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes
In September 2026, Nike overtook Adidas to become the leader among casual shoes brands worldwide, with 32.8% estimated Share of Search.
In September 2026, Adidas lost estimated Share of Search among casual shoes brands worldwide, from 30.9% to 29.4%.
In September 2026, New Balance lost estimated Share of Search among casual shoes brands worldwide, from 15.9% to 14.9%.
In September 2026, Puma lost estimated Share of Search among casual shoes brands worldwide, from 13.2% to 12.6%.
Where does Nike compete?
How is Nike measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Nike’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.
4 branded search terms
- nike
- nike air max
- nike shoes
- nike shox
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