How popular isSpalding in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 135K branded searches for Spalding worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. Spalding holds 0.64% estimated Share of Search among basketball 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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Which basketball brands compete with Spalding?
Share of Search by month for Nike, Baden, Spalding. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Nike | Baden | Spalding | Molten | Wilson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 97.4% | 1.4% | 0.64% | 0.43% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 98.3% | 0.97% | 0.36% | 0.29% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 98% | 1.2% | 0.43% | 0.36% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 97.9% | 1.2% | 0.43% | 0.43% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 97.6% | 1.4% | 0.53% | 0.43% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 97.6% | 1.4% | 0.53% | 0.35% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 97.1% | 1.8% | 0.64% | 0.43% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 97.1% | 1.8% | 0.64% | 0.43% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 96.8% | 2.1% | 0.64% | 0.35% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 96.6% | 1.7% | 0.64% | 0.95% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 96.8% | 2.1% | 0.64% | 0.35% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 96.8% | 20.4M | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 2.1% | 450K | +22.3% | +0.4 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 0.64% | 135K | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 0.35% | 74K | -63.2% | -0.6 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.04% | 8.1K | +22.7% | 0 points |
1.
Nike96.8%
Held 1st. 20.4M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
2.Baden
2.1%
Held 2nd. 450K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
3.
Spalding0.64%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Molten0.35%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 74K estimated branded searches, -63.2% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
5.
Wilson
0.04%
Held 5th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Spalding and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Spalding changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Spalding worldwide held steady at 135K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Spalding’s estimated Share of Search among basketball brands worldwide held steady at 0.64%.
How did search popularity change for basketball brands worldwide in August 2026?
4 changes

In August 2026, Molten lost estimated Share of Search among basketball brands worldwide, from 0.95% to 0.35%.

In August 2026, Spalding rose from 4th to 3rd among basketball brands worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Baden worldwide rose 49.5% over 11 measured months, from 301K to 450K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Wilson worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 9.9K to 8.1K in August 2026.
Where does Spalding compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball brands | 3rd of 5 | 0.64% | Shown above |
| Volleyballs | 2nd of 6 | 18.7% | Show ranking |
How is Spalding measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Spalding’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
- spalding
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