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How popular isPastel in search?

In September 2026, there were an estimated 70 branded searches for Pastel worldwide which is down 36.4% over the last 12 months. Pastel holds 0.02% estimated Share of Search among pencils brands worldwide and is ranked 4th of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search, September 2026
  1. Crayola66.5%
  2. Prismacolor24.5%
  3. Prisma9%
  4. Pastel0.02%
  5. Arteza0.01%
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Which pencils brands compete with Pastel?

Pastel against pencils brands worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for Crayola, Prismacolor, Prisma, Pastel. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthCrayolaPrismacolorPrismaPastelArteza
Oct 202568.5%25.2%6.2%0.04%0.02%
Nov 202567.6%24.9%7.5%0.02%0.02%
Dec 202568.5%25.2%6.2%0.02%0.02%
Jan 202663.1%28.3%8.5%0.03%0.01%
Feb 202664.1%28.8%7%0.05%0.01%
Mar 202670.8%21.3%7.8%0.04%0.01%
Apr 202671.9%21.6%6.5%0.03%0.01%
May 202671.9%21.6%6.5%0.03%<0.01%
Jun 202674.8%18.4%6.7%0.03%<0.01%
Jul 202667.6%24.9%7.5%0.02%0.01%
Aug 202665%29.1%5.9%0.01%0.01%
Sep 202666.5%24.5%9%0.02%0.01%
  1. 1.Crayola

    66.5%

    Held 1st. 201K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.

  2. Held 2nd. 74K estimated branded searches, -32.7% vs prior month. Share -4.6 points.

  3. 3.Prisma

    9%

    Held 3rd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +3.1 points.

  4. 4.Pastel

    0.02%

    Held 4th. 70 estimated branded searches, +40% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  5. 5.Arteza

    0.01%

    Held 5th. 40 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare search popularity between Pastel and its closest rivals

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

  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Pastel worldwide fell from 110 to 70.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pastel’s estimated Share of Search among pencils brands worldwide held steady, from 0.04% to 0.02%.

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

  1. In September 2026, Prisma gained estimated Share of Search among pencils brands worldwide, from 5.9% to 9%.

  2. In September 2026, Crayola gained estimated Share of Search among pencils brands worldwide, from 65% to 66.5%.

  3. In September 2026, Prismacolor lost estimated Share of Search among pencils brands worldwide, from 29.1% to 24.5%.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Pastel worldwide fell 36.4% over 12 measured months, from 110 to 70 in September 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Arteza worldwide fell 20% over 12 measured months, from 50 to 40 in September 2026.

Where does Pastel compete?

Pastel is ranked in 11 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of SearchRanking
Fairy Lights brands8th of 8<0.01%Show ranking
Tie Dye Shirt brands7th of 7<0.01%Show ranking
Washi Tape brands6th of 6<0.01%Show ranking
Copy Paper brands7th of 7<0.01%Show ranking
Ball Pit Balls brands4th of 4<0.01%Show ranking
Sticky Notes brands6th of 6<0.01%Show ranking
Balloon Arch brands4th of 4<0.01%Show ranking
Bounce House brands6th of 6<0.01%Show ranking
Pencils brands4th of 50.02%Shown above
Website feedback platforms5th of 50.06%Show ranking
Acrylic Paint brands2nd of 30.14%Show ranking

How is Pastel measured?

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pastel’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.

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