How popular isReaper in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 418K branded searches for Reaper worldwide which is down 16.4% over the last 12 months. Reaper holds 17% estimated Share of Search among bait Boat brands worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 4 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which bait Boat brands compete with Reaper?
Share of Search by month for Smart, Reaper, Navigator. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Smart | Reaper | Navigator | Anchor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 72.1% | 19.7% | 7.9% | 0.26% |
| Nov 2025 | 75.3% | 17.6% | 6.8% | 0.27% |
| Dec 2025 | 75.3% | 17.6% | 6.8% | 0.27% |
| Jan 2026 | 74.2% | 17.4% | 8.1% | 0.33% |
| Feb 2026 | 75.3% | 17.6% | 6.8% | 0.33% |
| Mar 2026 | 74.2% | 17.4% | 8.1% | 0.33% |
| Apr 2026 | 74.2% | 17.4% | 8.1% | 0.33% |
| May 2026 | 75.3% | 17.6% | 6.8% | 0.33% |
| Jun 2026 | 77.8% | 14.9% | 7% | 0.28% |
| Jul 2026 | 74.1% | 17.3% | 8.2% | 0.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 74.5% | 17% | 8.2% | 0.33% |
| Sep 2026 | 74.5% | 17% | 8.2% | 0.33% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 74.5% | 1.8M | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17% | 418K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8.2% | 201K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.33% | 8.1K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Smart74.5%
Held 1st. 1.8M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.
Reaper
17%
Held 2nd. 418K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.2%
Held 3rd. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Anchor0.33%
Held 4th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Reaper and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Reaper changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Reaper worldwide fell from 500K to 418K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Reaper’s estimated Share of Search among bait Boat brands worldwide decreased from 19.7% to 17%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Reaper’s estimated Share of Search among bait Boat brands worldwide peaked at 19.7% in October 2025 and was lowest at 14.9% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for bait Boat brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Anchor worldwide rose 22.7% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 8.1K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Reaper worldwide fell 16.4% over 12 measured months, from 500K to 418K in September 2026.
Where does Reaper compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daw brands | 3rd of 8 | 0.59% | Show ranking |
| Digital audio workstations | 5th of 7 | 6.8% | Show ranking |
| Audio editing software | 3rd of 5 | 16.5% | Show ranking |
| Podcast editing software | 3rd of 6 | 16.9% | Show ranking |
| Bait Boat brands | 2nd of 4 | 17% | Shown above |
| Audio post production software | 1st of 5 | 50.1% | Show ranking |
How is Reaper measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Reaper’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
2 branded search terms
- reaper
- reaper daw
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