How popular isRoland in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 22.2K branded searches for Roland worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. Roland holds 4.9% estimated Share of Search among midi keyboards worldwide and is ranked 6th of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Akai29.9%
Native Instruments24.4%
Arturia20.1%
Novation13.4%
M-Audio7.3%
Roland4.9%
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Which midi keyboards compete with Roland?
Share of Search by month for Akai, Native Instruments, Arturia, Novation, M-Audio, Roland. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Akai | Native Instruments | Arturia | Novation | M-Audio | Roland |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 28.6% | 28.6% | 19.1% | 12.8% | 7% | 3.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 24.7% | 30.1% | 24.7% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 25.9% | 31.5% | 21.2% | 11.6% | 6.4% | 3.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 23.2% | 42.2% | 15.4% | 10.4% | 5.7% | 3.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 25.2% | 30.8% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 30.4% | 24.9% | 20.3% | 13.6% | 7.5% | 3.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 30.8% | 25.2% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| May 2026 | 30.2% | 30.2% | 16.6% | 13.6% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.7% | 24.2% | 19.9% | 16.3% | 6% | 4% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.7% | 24.2% | 19.9% | 16.3% | 6% | 4% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.9% | 24.4% | 20.1% | 13.4% | 7.3% | 4.9% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 29.9% | 135K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.4% | 110K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 20.1% | 90.5K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 13.4% | 60.5K | -18.2% | -2.9 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 7.3% | 33.1K | +22.1% | +1.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.9% | 22.2K | +22.7% | +0.9 points |
1.
Akai29.9%
Held 1st. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
24.4%
Held 2nd. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
3.
Arturia20.1%
Held 3rd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
4.
Novation13.4%
Held 4th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2.9 points.
5.
M-Audio7.3%
Held 5th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.
6.
Roland4.9%
Held 6th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
Compare search popularity between Roland and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Roland
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How has branded search demand for Roland changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Roland worldwide held steady at 22.2K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Roland’s estimated Share of Search among midi keyboards worldwide increased from 3.8% to 4.9%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Roland’s estimated Share of Search among midi keyboards worldwide peaked at 4.9% in August 2026 and was lowest at 3.1% in January 2026.
How did search popularity change for midi keyboards worldwide in August 2026?
6 changes
In August 2026, M-Audio gained estimated Share of Search among midi keyboards worldwide, from 6% to 7.3%.
In August 2026, Roland gained estimated Share of Search among midi keyboards worldwide, from 4% to 4.9%.
In August 2026, Novation lost estimated Share of Search among midi keyboards worldwide, from 16.3% to 13.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Native Instruments worldwide fell 33.3% over 11 measured months, from 165K to 110K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Akai worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 165K to 135K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Arturia worldwide fell 17.7% over 11 measured months, from 110K to 90.5K in August 2026.
Where does Roland compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital pianos | 4th of 6 | 0.32% | Show ranking |
| Keyboards and synths | 6th of 6 | 0.5% | Show ranking |
| Piano bench brands | 3rd of 6 | 0.53% | Show ranking |
| Guitar cable brands | 4th of 6 | 3.5% | Show ranking |
| Midi keyboards | 6th of 6 | 4.9% | 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 this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
1 branded search term
- roland keyboard
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