How popular isPelican in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 550K branded searches for Pelican worldwide which is down 45% over the last 11 months. Pelican holds 26.5% estimated Share of Search among canoe brands worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
- Old Town72.2%
Pelican26.5%
Mad River0.39%
Nova Craft0.39%
Wenonah0.32%Esquif0.26%
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Which canoe brands compete with Pelican?
Share of Search by month for Old Town, Pelican. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Old Town | Pelican | Mad River | Nova Craft | Wenonah | Esquif |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.6% | 54.2% | 0.36% | 0.36% | 0.29% | 0.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.1% | 63.7% | 0.34% | 0.28% | 0.28% | 0.28% |
| Dec 2025 | 35% | 63.5% | 0.63% | 0.28% | 0.23% | 0.34% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.5% | 58.7% | 0.87% | 0.39% | 0.26% | 0.32% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.7% | 58.9% | 0.58% | 0.32% | 0.26% | 0.26% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.6% | 54.1% | 0.36% | 0.36% | 0.29% | 0.29% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.1% | 44.6% | 0.36% | 0.36% | 0.29% | 0.29% |
| May 2026 | 58.8% | 39.6% | 0.39% | 0.48% | 0.39% | 0.32% |
| Jun 2026 | 68% | 30.7% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 67.9% | 30.6% | 0.45% | 0.45% | 0.3% | 0.24% |
| Aug 2026 | 72.2% | 26.5% | 0.39% | 0.39% | 0.32% | 0.26% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 72.2% | 1.5M | +23% | +4.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 26.5% | 550K | 0% | -4.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 0.39% | 8.1K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.39% | 8.1K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.32% | 6.6K | +22.2% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.26% | 5.4K | +22.7% | 0 points |
1.Old Town
72.2%
Held 1st. 1.5M estimated branded searches, +23% vs prior month. Share +4.2 points.
2.
Pelican26.5%
Held 2nd. 550K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -4.2 points.
0.39%
Held 3rd. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.39%
Held 4th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.
Wenonah0.32%
Held 5th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
Esquif
0.26%
Held 6th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Pelican and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Pelican changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Pelican worldwide fell from 1M to 550K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Pelican’s estimated Share of Search among canoe brands worldwide decreased from 54.2% to 26.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Pelican’s estimated Share of Search among canoe brands worldwide peaked at 63.7% in November 2025 and was lowest at 26.5% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Pelican fell from 1st to 2nd among canoe brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for canoe brands worldwide in August 2026?
6 changes
In August 2026, Old Town gained estimated Share of Search among canoe brands worldwide, from 67.9% to 72.2%.

In August 2026, Pelican lost estimated Share of Search among canoe brands worldwide, from 30.6% to 26.5%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Esquif worldwide rose 50% over 11 measured months, from 3.6K to 5.4K in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Mad River worldwide rose 22.7% over 11 measured months, from 6.6K to 8.1K in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Nova Craft worldwide rose 22.7% over 11 measured months, from 6.6K to 8.1K in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Wenonah worldwide rose 22.2% over 11 measured months, from 5.4K to 6.6K in August 2026.
Where does Pelican compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kayak brands | 2nd of 6 | 21.7% | Show ranking |
| Canoe brands | 2nd of 6 | 26.5% | Shown above |
| Cooler box brands | 1st of 5 | 52.7% | Show ranking |
How is Pelican measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pelican’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
- pelican
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