How popular isProtoArc?
In September 2026, people searched for ProtoArc by name about 320 times worldwide, a 33.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1.2% of all global trackball brand searches, placing ProtoArc sixth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about trackball brands, ProtoArc did not appear in any of the answers.
ProtoArc is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
LogitechShare of searches 50.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
PloopyShare of searches 24.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
KensingtonShare of searches 20.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
ElecomShare of searches 2.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
ProtoArcShare of searches 1.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top trackball brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ProtoArc did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Logitech5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Kensington5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Elecom1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ploopy0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Nulea0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ProtoArc0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about trackball brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best trackball mouse?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which trackball should I buy for wrist pain?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best trackball for work?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“trackball”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“trackball mouse”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.
Which trackball brands compete with ProtoArc?
Share of searches by month for Logitech, Ploopy, Kensington, Elecom, ProtoArc. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Logitech | Ploopy | Kensington | Elecom | Nulea | ProtoArc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 58.7% | 17.6% | 17.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 57.3% | 18.7% | 18.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.7% | 17.9% | 21.9% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.5% | 21% | 21% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 1% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.8% | 17.9% | 21.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.5% | 21% | 21% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.1% | 18.7% | 18.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 47.2% | 28.3% | 18.9% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.91% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.7% | 21.1% | 21.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.4% | 21% | 21% | 3.4% | 1% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 45.3% | 27.2% | 22.2% | 3% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 50.3% | 24.6% | 20.1% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 50.3% | 13.5K | 0% | +4.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.6% | 6.6K | -18.5% | -2.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 20.1% | 5.4K | -18.2% | -2.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.7% | 720 | -18.2% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 1.2% | 320 | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 1.2% | 320 | -17.9% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th |
1.
Logitech50.3%
Held 1st. 13.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +4.9 points.
2.
Ploopy24.6%
Held 2nd. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -2.6 points.
20.1%
Held 3rd. 5.4K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2.1 points.
4.
Elecom2.7%
Held 4th. 720 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
5.
Nulea1.2%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 320 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.
ProtoArc1.2%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 320 estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Logitech sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “logitech mx ergo”.
Compare popularity between ProtoArc and its closest rivals
Every comparison with ProtoArc
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for ProtoArc changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for ProtoArc worldwide fell from 480 to 320.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ProtoArc’s share of searches among trackball brands worldwide held steady, from 1.6% to 1.2%.
How did search popularity change for trackball brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Logitech gained share of searches among trackball brands worldwide, from 45.3% to 50.3%.

In September 2026, Ploopy lost share of searches among trackball brands worldwide, from 27.2% to 24.6%.

In September 2026, Kensington lost share of searches among trackball brands worldwide, from 22.2% to 20.1%.

In September 2026, Nulea rose from 6th to 5th among trackball brands worldwide.

In September 2026, ProtoArc fell from 5th to 6th among trackball brands worldwide.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Elecom worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 720 in September 2026.
How are ProtoArc’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ProtoArc’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.
- protoarc trackball
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