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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 40.1% estimated Share of Search among turf shoes brands worldwide and is ranked 1st of 4 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search, September 2026
  1. Nike40.1%
  2. Adidas36%
  3. New Balance18.3%
  4. Under Armour5.5%
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Which turf shoes brands compete with Nike?

Nike against turf shoes brands worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Under Armour. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthNikeAdidasNew BalanceUnder Armour
Oct 202537.8%35.3%20.6%6.2%
Nov 202539.9%36.2%18.4%5.5%
Dec 202540.1%35.7%17.7%6.5%
Jan 202643.9%33.2%16.7%6.2%
Feb 202640.1%36%18.3%5.5%
Mar 202640%36.5%18.1%5.4%
Apr 202638.1%35.6%21.1%5.2%
May 202637.5%40.5%16.9%5.1%
Jun 202638%39.4%17.4%5.2%
Jul 202637.9%39.9%17.1%5.1%
Aug 202636.5%38.7%19.9%4.9%
Sep 202640.1%36%18.3%5.5%
  1. 1.Nike

    40.1%

    Moved from 2nd to 1st. 24.3M estimated branded searches, -2.4% vs prior month. Share +3.7 points.

  2. 2.Adidas

    36%

    Moved from 1st to 2nd. 21.8M estimated branded searches, -17.5% vs prior month. Share -2.7 points.

  3. Held 3rd. 11.1M estimated branded searches, -18.4% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.

  4. Held 4th. 3.4M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.

Compare search popularity between Nike and its closest rivals

How has branded search demand for Nike changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

  • 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 turf shoes brands worldwide increased from 37.8% to 40.1%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nike’s estimated Share of Search among turf shoes brands worldwide peaked at 43.9% in January 2026 and was lowest at 36.5% in August 2026.

How did search popularity change for turf shoes brands worldwide in September 2026?

  1. In September 2026, Nike overtook Adidas to become the leader among turf shoes brands worldwide, with 40.1% estimated Share of Search.

  2. In September 2026, Under Armour gained estimated Share of Search among turf shoes brands worldwide, from 4.9% to 5.5%.

  3. In September 2026, Adidas lost estimated Share of Search among turf shoes brands worldwide, from 38.7% to 36%.

  4. In September 2026, New Balance lost estimated Share of Search among turf shoes brands worldwide, from 19.9% to 18.3%.

Where does Nike compete?

Nike is ranked in 30 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of SearchRanking
Sneaker brands1st of 927.5%Show ranking
Trainers1st of 631.7%Show ranking
Casual shoes brands1st of 631.9%Show ranking
Football boot brands1st of 634.2%Show ranking
Basketball shoe brands1st of 534.8%Show ranking
Skate shoes brands1st of 536.4%Show ranking
Rugby cleats brands1st of 636.6%Show ranking
Gym bags1st of 637.8%Show ranking
Golf shoes1st of 639.3%Show ranking
Sports bra brands1st of 540%Show ranking
Baseball cleats brands1st of 440.1%Show ranking
Football cleats brands1st of 440.1%Show ranking
Turf shoes brands1st of 440.1%Shown above
Sports bag brands1st of 541.3%Show ranking
Netball shoe brands1st of 541.4%Show ranking
Exercise mats1st of 642.5%Show ranking
Footballs1st of 643.8%Show ranking
Football brands1st of 543.8%Show ranking
Indoor soccer shoes brands1st of 343.8%Show ranking
Soccer boots brands1st of 343.8%Show ranking
Rugby boot brands1st of 543.9%Show ranking
Gym shoes1st of 647%Show ranking
Kids shoe brands1st of 550.7%Show ranking
Golf shoe brands1st of 452.4%Show ranking
Jump rope brands1st of 552.6%Show ranking
Leggings1st of 655.8%Show ranking
Gym clothing brands1st of 556.2%Show ranking
School bags1st of 684.6%Show ranking
Swim cap brands1st of 698.1%Show ranking
Swimming goggles1st of 698.1%Show ranking

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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