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How popular isSharp?

In September 2026, people searched for Sharp by name about 52,900 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 1.5% of all global calculator brand searches, placing Sharp fifth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about calculator brands, Sharp appeared in four of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Sharp is the fifth most searched of 7 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.

  1. NumWorksShare of searches 55.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  2. Texas InstrumentsShare of searches 37.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  3. CitizenShare of searches 1.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
  4. HPShare of searches 1.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  5. SharpShare of searches 1.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd

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Top calculator brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Sharp was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Sharp is the third most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Casio1st
  2. Texas Instruments2nd
  3. Sharp3rd
  4. HP4th
  5. Canon5th
  6. NumWorks6th
  7. Citizen7th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Casio5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Texas Instruments4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Sharp4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • HP3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Canon3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • NumWorks1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Citizen1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.

Which calculator brands compete with Sharp?

Sharp against calculator brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for NumWorks, Texas Instruments, Sharp. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthNumWorksTexas InstrumentsCitizenHPSharpCanonCasio
Oct 202545.7%45.7%2.2%2.8%1.5%1%1%
Nov 202555.2%36.9%2.2%2.2%1.5%1.2%0.81%
Dec 202550.9%41.6%2%2.5%1.4%0.91%0.74%
Jan 202655%36.7%1.8%2.7%1.8%1.2%0.8%
Feb 202645.4%45.4%2.2%2.7%1.8%1.2%1.2%
Mar 202655.4%37%1.8%2.2%1.5%0.99%0.99%
Apr 202645.5%45.5%2.2%2.7%1.5%1.2%1.2%
May 202646.2%46.2%1.9%2.3%1.5%1%0.83%
Jun 202636.1%53.8%3.2%2.6%1.8%1.4%0.96%
Jul 202614.3%70.8%5.2%4.3%1.9%2.3%1.3%
Aug 202620.1%66.8%4%3.3%2.2%1.8%1.8%
Sep 202655.7%37.3%1.8%1.8%1.5%1%0.82%

  1. 1.NumWorks

    55.7%

    Moved from 2nd to 1st. 368K estimated branded searches, +397.3% vs prior month. Share +35.7 points.

  2. 2.Texas Instruments

    37.3%

    Moved from 1st to 2nd. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -29.5 points.

  3. 3.Citizen

    1.8%

    Held 3rd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.

  4. 4.HP

    1.8%

    Held 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.

  5. 5.Sharp

    1.5%

    Held 5th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.

  6. 6.Canon

    1%

    Held 6th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.

  7. 7.Casio

    0.82%

    Held 7th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1 points.

Compare popularity between Sharp and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Sharp

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How has branded search demand for Sharp changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Sharp worldwide held steady, from 51.1K to 52.9K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sharp’s share of searches among calculator brands worldwide held steady at 1.5%.

How did search popularity change for calculator brands worldwide in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, NumWorks overtook Texas Instruments to become the leader among calculator brands worldwide, with 55.7% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Texas Instruments lost share of searches among calculator brands worldwide, from 66.8% to 37.3%.

  3. In September 2026, Citizen lost share of searches among calculator brands worldwide, from 4% to 1.8%.

  4. In September 2026, HP lost share of searches among calculator brands worldwide, from 3.3% to 1.8%.

  5. In September 2026, Casio lost share of searches among calculator brands worldwide, from 1.8% to 0.82%.

  6. In September 2026, Canon lost share of searches among calculator brands worldwide, from 1.8% to 1%.

How are Sharp’s branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Sharp’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.

  • sharp calculators
  • sharp electronics
  • sharp microwave

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Sharp compete?

Sharp is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Microwave brands5th of 82.3%Show ranking
Calculator brands5th of 71.5%Shown above
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