How popular isPioneer in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 9.9K branded searches for Pioneer worldwide which held steady over the last 12 months. Pioneer holds 2.9% estimated Share of Search among car audio brands worldwide and is ranked 4th of 7 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
JVC58.4%
JL Audio17.6%
Rockford Fosgate17.6%
Pioneer2.9%
Alpine Car Audio1.6%
Kenwood Car Audio1.3%
Focal Car Audio0.7%
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Which car audio brands compete with Pioneer?
Share of Search by month for JVC, JL Audio, Rockford Fosgate, Pioneer. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | JVC | JL Audio | Rockford Fosgate | Pioneer | Alpine Car Audio | Kenwood Car Audio | Focal Car Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 63.4% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.61% |
| Nov 2025 | 63.4% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.61% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.1% | 16% | 13.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.52% |
| Jan 2026 | 58.3% | 17.5% | 17.5% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.85% |
| Feb 2026 | 61.7% | 15.2% | 15.2% | 2% | 2% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 58% | 17.4% | 17.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.5% | 19.7% | 19.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.96% |
| May 2026 | 58.6% | 17.6% | 17.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.86% |
| Jun 2026 | 63.1% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.74% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.3% | 17.5% | 17.5% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.84% |
| Aug 2026 | 53.8% | 19.8% | 19.8% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.64% |
| Sep 2026 | 58.4% | 17.6% | 17.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 58.4% | 201K | 0% | +4.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.6% | 60.5K | -18.2% | -2.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.6% | 60.5K | -18.2% | -2.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.9% | 9.9K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.6% | 5.4K | -18.2% | -0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.3% | 4.4K | -18.5% | -0.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.7% | 2.4K | 0% | +0.1 points |
1.
JVC58.4%
Held 1st. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +4.6 points.
2.
JL Audio17.6%
Held 2nd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
17.6%
Held 3rd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
4.
Pioneer2.9%
Held 4th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
1.6%
Held 5th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
1.3%
Held 6th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0.7%
Held 7th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare search popularity between Pioneer and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Pioneer
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- Kenwood Car Audio vs Pioneer
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How has branded search demand for Pioneer changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Pioneer worldwide held steady at 9.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pioneer’s estimated Share of Search among car audio brands worldwide increased from 2.1% to 2.9%.
How did search popularity change for car audio brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, JVC gained estimated Share of Search among car audio brands worldwide, from 53.8% to 58.4%.
In September 2026, JL Audio lost estimated Share of Search among car audio brands worldwide, from 19.8% to 17.6%.
In September 2026, Rockford Fosgate lost estimated Share of Search among car audio brands worldwide, from 19.8% to 17.6%.
Pioneer’s estimated Share of Search among car audio brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.1% to 2.9% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Kenwood Car Audio worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 4.4K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Alpine Car Audio worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 5.4K in September 2026.
Where does Pioneer compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car audio brands | 4th of 7 | 2.9% | Shown above |
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How is Pioneer measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pioneer’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
- pioneer stereo
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