How popular isSaphir?
In September 2026, people searched for Saphir by name about 8,580 times worldwide, a 43.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 12.5% of all global shoe care brand searches, placing Saphir fourth out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about shoe care brands, Saphir appeared in two of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the five.
Saphir is the fourth most searched of 5 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
Crep ProtectShare of searches 48.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th- AngelusShare of searches 18.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Jason MarkkShare of searches 14.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st- SaphirShare of searches 12.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
TarragoShare of searches 6.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top shoe care brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Saphir was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Saphir is the second most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Jason Markk1st- Saphir2nd
- Angelus3rd
Crep Protect4th
Tarrago5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Jason Markk5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Angelus4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Crep Protect3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Saphir2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tarrago1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about shoe care brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which shoe care brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best shoe care brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best shoe care brand for sneaker care?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best shoe cleaner”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sneaker cleaning kit”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which shoe care brands compete with Saphir?
Share of searches by month for Crep Protect, Angelus, Jason Markk, Saphir, Tarrago. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Crep Protect | Angelus | Jason Markk | Saphir | Tarrago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45% | 17.3% | 13.5% | 16.9% | 7.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.2% | 15.6% | 14.7% | 15.3% | 5.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 55.4% | 14.4% | 13.5% | 11.7% | 4.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.3% | 15.5% | 14.4% | 15.3% | 6.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 47% | 18% | 14% | 14.7% | 6.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.1% | 16.3% | 15.4% | 19.4% | 6.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 44% | 17.3% | 16.1% | 16.7% | 5.9% |
| May 2026 | 41.1% | 15.9% | 15% | 15.6% | 12.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.1% | 19.7% | 15.4% | 16% | 6.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.1% | 20.6% | 15.7% | 13.5% | 7% |
| Aug 2026 | 53.1% | 16.8% | 13% | 11.3% | 5.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 48.1% | 18.6% | 14.4% | 12.5% | 6.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 48.1% | 33.1K | -18.3% | -5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 18.6% | 12.8K | 0% | +1.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.4% | 9.9K | 0% | +1.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 12.5% | 8.6K | 0% | +1.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.4% | 4.4K | 0% | +0.6 points |
48.1%
Held 1st. 33.1K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -5 points.
2.Angelus
18.6%
Held 2nd. 12.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
14.4%
Held 3rd. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.
4.Saphir
12.5%
Held 4th. 8.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
5.
Tarrago6.4%
Held 5th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
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How has branded search demand for Saphir changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Saphir worldwide fell from 15.2K to 8.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Saphir’s share of searches among shoe care brands worldwide decreased from 16.9% to 12.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Saphir’s share of searches among shoe care brands worldwide peaked at 19.4% in March 2026 and was lowest at 11.3% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Saphir fell from 3rd to 4th among shoe care brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for shoe care brands worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Angelus gained share of searches among shoe care brands worldwide, from 16.8% to 18.6%.

In September 2026, Jason Markk gained share of searches among shoe care brands worldwide, from 13% to 14.4%.
In September 2026, Saphir gained share of searches among shoe care brands worldwide, from 11.3% to 12.5%.

In September 2026, Tarrago gained share of searches among shoe care brands worldwide, from 5.8% to 6.4%.

In September 2026, Crep Protect lost share of searches among shoe care brands worldwide, from 53.1% to 48.1%.
How are Saphir’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Saphir’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.
- saphir shoe care
- saphir shoe polish
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