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How popular isProtector in search?

In August 2026, there were an estimated 246K branded searches for Protector worldwide which is up 49.1% over the last 11 months. Protector holds 61.2% estimated Share of Search among ear protection brands worldwide and is ranked 1st of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search, August 2026
  1. Protector61.2%
  2. Mack's29.1%
  3. 3M Peltor5.9%
  4. Moldex3.7%
  5. Honeywell0.06%
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Which ear protection brands compete with Protector?

Protector against ear protection brands worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for Protector, Mack's, 3M Peltor, Moldex. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthProtectorMack's3M PeltorMoldexHoneywell
Oct 202551.6%36.2%7.4%4.6%0.08%
Nov 202551.6%36.2%7.4%4.6%0.1%
Dec 202552.4%36.7%6.2%4.7%0.07%
Jan 202655.8%32.5%6.6%5%0.06%
Feb 202655.8%32.5%6.7%5%0.09%
Mar 202665.4%25.4%5.2%3.9%0.07%
Apr 202661.3%29.1%5.9%3.7%0.05%
May 202660.9%28.6%5.9%4.5%0.06%
Jun 202657.3%32.9%5.5%4.2%0.07%
Jul 202662%29.2%5%3.7%0.08%
Aug 202661.2%29.1%5.9%3.7%0.06%
Sep 2026—————

  1. 1.Protector

    61.2%

    Held 1st. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.

  2. 2.Mack's

    29.1%

    Held 2nd. 117K estimated branded searches, +1.1% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  3. 3.3M Peltor

    5.9%

    Held 3rd. 23.8K estimated branded searches, +20.8% vs prior month. Share +1 points.

  4. 4.Moldex

    3.7%

    Held 4th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  5. 5.Honeywell

    0.06%

    Held 5th. 260 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare search popularity between Protector and its closest rivals

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

  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Protector worldwide rose from 165K to 246K.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Protector’s estimated Share of Search among ear protection brands worldwide increased from 51.6% to 61.2%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Protector’s estimated Share of Search among ear protection brands worldwide peaked at 65.4% in March 2026 and was lowest at 51.6% in November 2025.

How did search popularity change for ear protection brands worldwide in August 2026?

  1. In August 2026, 3M Peltor gained estimated Share of Search among ear protection brands worldwide, from 5% to 5.9%.

  2. In August 2026, Protector lost estimated Share of Search among ear protection brands worldwide, from 62% to 61.2%.

  3. Moldex’s estimated Share of Search among ear protection brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 4.5% to 3.7% in August 2026.

Where does Protector compete?

Protector is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of SearchRanking
Ear protection brands1st of 561.2%Shown above
Hard hat brands1st of 584.1%Show ranking

How is Protector measured?

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Protector’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

  • protector

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