How popular isRoland in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 32.4K branded searches for Roland worldwide which is down 13.3% over the last 12 months. Roland holds 0.51% estimated Share of Search among hand drum brands worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 3 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which hand drum brands compete with Roland?
Share of Search by month for Meinl, Remo, Roland. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Meinl | Remo | Roland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 64.3% | 35.1% | 0.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 68.7% | 30.8% | 0.53% |
| Dec 2025 | 64.3% | 35.2% | 0.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.4% | 35.2% | 0.39% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.2% | 35.1% | 0.74% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.4% | 35.2% | 0.39% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.7% | 39.9% | 0.36% |
| May 2026 | 64.4% | 35.2% | 0.39% |
| Jun 2026 | 68.9% | 30.7% | 0.42% |
| Jul 2026 | 64.4% | 35.2% | 0.39% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.2% | 35.2% | 0.61% |
| Sep 2026 | 68.8% | 30.7% | 0.51% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 68.8% | 14.8K | 0% | +4.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30.7% | 6.6K | -18.5% | -4.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 0.51% | 110 | -21.4% | -0.1 points |
Compare search popularity between Roland and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Roland changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Roland worldwide fell from 37.4K to 32.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Roland’s estimated Share of Search among hand drum brands worldwide held steady, from 0.6% to 0.51%.
How did search popularity change for hand drum brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes

In September 2026, Meinl gained estimated Share of Search among hand drum brands worldwide, from 64.2% to 68.8%.

In September 2026, Remo lost estimated Share of Search among hand drum brands worldwide, from 35.2% to 30.7%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Roland worldwide fell 35.3% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 110 in September 2026.
Where does Roland compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital pianos | 3rd of 5 | 0.53% | Show ranking |
| Guitar cable brands | 6th of 6 | 0.01% | Show ranking |
| Plotter printer brands | 4th of 4 | <0.01% | Show ranking |
| Keyboards and synths | 6th of 6 | 4.4% | Show ranking |
| MIDI keyboards | 6th of 6 | 4.8% | Show ranking |
| Synthesizer brands | 4th of 4 | 6.9% | Show ranking |
| Digital piano and keyboard brands | 3rd of 4 | 10.8% | Show ranking |
| Piano bench brands | 3rd of 6 | 10.9% | Show ranking |
| Drum brands | 5th of 5 | 10.7% | Show ranking |
| Drum stool brands | 7th of 7 | 0.08% | Show ranking |
| Piano stool brands | 1st of 3 | 47.9% | Show ranking |
| Hand drum brands | 3rd of 3 | 0.51% | Shown above |
How is Roland measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Roland’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.
6 branded search terms
- roland drum
- roland drum stool
- roland guitar cable
- roland hand drum
- roland keyboard
- roland plotter printer
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