How popular isSharp in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 493K branded searches for Sharp worldwide which held steady over the last 12 months. Sharp holds 15.6% estimated Share of Search among microwave brands worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Where does Sharp compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microwave brands | 3rd of 5 | 15.6% | Shown below |
| Microwave Oven brands | 2nd of 5 | 20.1% | Show ranking |
Which microwave brands compete with Sharp?
Share of Search by month for Panasonic, Breville, Sharp, LG, Samsung. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Panasonic | Breville | Sharp | LG | Samsung |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.7% | 24.1% | 14.5% | 15.4% | 13.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 28.2% | 35.7% | 13.2% | 11.7% | 11.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 28.1% | 36.2% | 13.2% | 11.8% | 10.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.1% | 29.1% | 16.5% | 14.4% | 10.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 36.8% | 23.3% | 12.6% | 15.7% | 11.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.3% | 22.7% | 14.6% | 18.2% | 11.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 40.6% | 23.3% | 12.4% | 13.1% | 10.7% |
| May 2026 | 39% | 23% | 14.6% | 12.9% | 10.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.8% | 24.7% | 15.5% | 13.7% | 11.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.9% | 26.6% | 15.3% | 13.5% | 11.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.5% | 25.5% | 14.9% | 15.5% | 12.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.1% | 27.8% | 15.6% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 32.1% | 1M | -2.6% | +0.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 27.8% | 879K | +4.1% | +2.3 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 15.6% | 493K | 0% | +0.7 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 13.5% | 427K | -16.8% | -2 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 11.1% | 352K | -16.6% | -1.6 points |
32.1%
Held 1st. 1M estimated branded searches, -2.6% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
2.
Breville
27.8%
Held 2nd. 879K estimated branded searches, +4.1% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.
3.
Sharp
15.6%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 493K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
4.
LG13.5%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 427K estimated branded searches, -16.8% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
5.
Samsung11.1%
Held 5th. 352K estimated branded searches, -16.6% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
Compare search popularity between Sharp and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Sharp
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Sharp changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Sharp worldwide held steady at 493K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sharp’s estimated Share of Search among microwave brands worldwide increased from 14.5% to 15.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sharp’s estimated Share of Search among microwave brands worldwide peaked at 16.5% in January 2026 and was lowest at 12.4% in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sharp rose from 4th to 3rd among microwave brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for microwave brands worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Sharp overtook LG to rank 3rd among microwave brands worldwide, with 15.6% estimated Share of Search.
In September 2026, Breville gained estimated Share of Search among microwave brands worldwide, from 25.5% to 27.8%.
In September 2026, Panasonic gained estimated Share of Search among microwave brands worldwide, from 31.5% to 32.1%.

In September 2026, LG lost estimated Share of Search among microwave brands worldwide, from 15.5% to 13.5%.

In September 2026, Samsung lost estimated Share of Search among microwave brands worldwide, from 12.7% to 11.1%.
How is Sharp measured?
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.
3 branded search terms
- sharp
- sharp electronics
- sharp microwave
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