How popular isSanta Cruz in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 3.4M branded searches for Santa Cruz worldwide which is up 76.5% over the last 12 months. Santa Cruz holds 61.9% estimated Share of Search among downhill Bike brands worldwide and is ranked 1st of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
- Santa Cruz61.9%
KTM27.4%
Cannondale4.5%
Cube3.7%Giant2.5%
Scott0.12%
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Which downhill Bike brands compete with Santa Cruz?
Share of Search by month for Santa Cruz, KTM, Cannondale, Cube, Giant. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Santa Cruz | KTM | Cannondale | Cube | Giant | Scott |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.6% | 42.5% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.15% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.8% | 47.5% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.14% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.4% | 48.2% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 3.6% | 0.14% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.1% | 35.3% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.16% |
| Feb 2026 | 48.5% | 38.7% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.17% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.2% | 36.6% | 9% | 4% | 4% | 0.16% |
| Apr 2026 | 50.4% | 32.7% | 8% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.14% |
| May 2026 | 50.3% | 32.8% | 8% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.12% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.7% | 33.9% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.12% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.1% | 29.5% | 7.3% | 4% | 4% | 0.13% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.8% | 33.3% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 0.15% |
| Sep 2026 | 61.9% | 27.4% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 0.12% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 61.9% | 3.4M | +48.1% | +11.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 27.4% | 1.5M | 0% | -5.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 4.5% | 246K | -18.3% | -2.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.7% | 201K | -18.3% | -1.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.5% | 135K | -18.2% | -1.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.12% | 6.6K | 0% | 0 points |
61.9%
Held 1st. 3.4M estimated branded searches, +48.1% vs prior month. Share +11.1 points.
2.
KTM27.4%
Held 2nd. 1.5M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -5.9 points.
4.5%
Held 3rd. 246K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
4.
Cube3.7%
Held 4th. 201K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -1.8 points.
5.
Giant
2.5%
Held 5th. 135K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
6.
Scott0.12%
Held 6th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Santa Cruz and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Santa Cruz changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Santa Cruz worldwide rose from 1.9M to 3.4M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Santa Cruz’s estimated Share of Search among downhill Bike brands worldwide increased from 44.6% to 61.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Santa Cruz’s estimated Share of Search among downhill Bike brands worldwide peaked at 61.9% in September 2026 and was lowest at 40.8% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for downhill Bike brands worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Santa Cruz gained estimated Share of Search among downhill Bike brands worldwide, from 50.8% to 61.9%.

In September 2026, KTM lost estimated Share of Search among downhill Bike brands worldwide, from 33.3% to 27.4%.

In September 2026, Cannondale lost estimated Share of Search among downhill Bike brands worldwide, from 6.7% to 4.5%.

In September 2026, Cube lost estimated Share of Search among downhill Bike brands worldwide, from 5.5% to 3.7%.
In September 2026, Giant lost estimated Share of Search among downhill Bike brands worldwide, from 3.7% to 2.5%.
Where does Santa Cruz compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downhill Bike brands | 1st of 6 | 61.9% | Shown above |
| Gravel Bike brands | 1st of 6 | 67% | Show ranking |
| Mountain bike brands | 1st of 4 | 86.9% | Show ranking |
| Skateboard brands | 1st of 5 | 94.6% | Show ranking |
How is Santa Cruz measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Santa Cruz’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
- santa cruz skateboards
- santacruz
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