How popular isSmartwool in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 90.5K branded searches for Smartwool worldwide which is down 33% over the last 12 months. Smartwool holds 2.4% estimated Share of Search among boxer brief brands worldwide and is ranked 4th of 4 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Calvin Klein87.7%
Jockey6.4%
Hanes3.5%
Smartwool2.4%
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Which boxer brief brands compete with Smartwool?
Share of Search by month for Calvin Klein, Jockey, Hanes, Smartwool. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Calvin Klein | Jockey | Hanes | Smartwool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 87.7% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 89.1% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 86% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 86.2% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 90.9% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 3% |
| Mar 2026 | 92.1% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 89.1% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 2% |
| May 2026 | 90% | 5.4% | 3% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 88% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 1.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 88% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 1.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 87.7% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 87.7% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 87.7% | 3.4M | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 6.4% | 246K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3.5% | 135K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.4% | 90.5K | 0% | 0 points |
87.7%
Held 1st. 3.4M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.
Jockey6.4%
Held 2nd. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
Hanes3.5%
Held 3rd. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.4%
Held 4th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Smartwool and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Smartwool
18 comparisons
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How has branded search demand for Smartwool changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Smartwool worldwide fell from 135K to 90.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Smartwool’s estimated Share of Search among boxer brief brands worldwide decreased from 3.5% to 2.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Smartwool’s estimated Share of Search among boxer brief brands worldwide peaked at 6.3% in December 2025 and was lowest at 1.6% in May 2026.
How did search popularity change for boxer brief brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Jockey worldwide rose 22.4% over 12 measured months, from 201K to 246K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Smartwool worldwide fell 33% over 12 measured months, from 135K to 90.5K in September 2026.
Where does Smartwool compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxer brief brands | 4th of 4 | 2.4% | Shown above |
| Sock brands | 3rd of 5 | 9.4% | Show ranking |
| Running socks | 1st of 6 | 37.9% | Show ranking |
| Hiking socks | 1st of 6 | 50.4% | Show ranking |
| Merino clothing brands | 1st of 5 | 55.1% | Show ranking |
| Walking socks brands | 1st of 3 | 86% | Show ranking |
How is Smartwool measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Smartwool’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
- smartwool
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