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How popular isSpecialized?

In September 2026, people searched for Specialized by name about 601,000 times worldwide, a 15.3% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 5.3% of all global kids helmet searches, placing Specialized fifth out of eight helmets. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about kids helmets, Specialized appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the eight.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Specialized is the fifth most searched of 8 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. BellShare of searches 32.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. Micro ScootersShare of searches 26.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  3. GiroShare of searches 23%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  4. NutcaseShare of searches 8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  5. SpecializedShare of searches 5.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th

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Top kids helmets in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Specialized was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Specialized is the fourth most recommended of the eight.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Giro1st
  2. Bell2nd
  3. Nutcase3rd
  4. Specialized4th
  5. Thousand5th
  6. Micro Scooters–
  7. Kiddimoto–
  8. Hornit–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Giro5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Nutcase4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Bell3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Specialized3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Thousand3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Micro Scooters0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Kiddimoto0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Hornit0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about kids helmets

5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Which kids helmets compete with Specialized?

Specialized against kids helmets worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Bell, Micro Scooters, Giro, Nutcase, Specialized, Thousand. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthBellMicro ScootersGiroNutcaseSpecializedThousandKiddimotoHornit
Oct 202536.5%24.4%22.7%9%4%3.3%0.08%0.06%
Nov 202525.1%37.3%23.7%7.5%2.7%3.4%0.13%0.11%
Dec 202527.2%27.2%31.2%8.2%3%3%0.12%0.12%
Jan 202631.9%17.5%36.3%7.8%3.5%2.8%0.09%0.07%
Feb 202637.6%16.8%29.4%9.2%4.1%2.7%0.09%0.06%
Mar 202634.5%23.1%24.3%8.5%5.6%3.8%0.18%0.08%
Apr 202633.9%22.7%24.7%8.3%5.5%4.5%0.15%0.08%
May 202633.1%22.1%24.5%8.1%6.6%5.4%0.14%0.08%
Jun 202637.2%20.3%22.2%9.1%6.1%5%0.11%0.07%
Jul 202627.2%18.2%38.7%6.7%5.4%3.6%0.1%0.06%
Aug 202628.5%19%33.5%8.5%5.7%4.7%0.12%0.05%
Sep 202632.6%26.6%23%8%5.3%4.4%0.14%0.06%

  1. 1.Bell

    32.6%

    Moved from 2nd to 1st. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +4.1 points.

  2. 2.Micro Scooters

    26.6%

    Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +7.6 points.

  3. 3.Giro

    23%

    Moved from 1st to 3rd. 52.2K estimated branded searches, -40% vs prior month. Share -10.5 points.

  4. 4.Nutcase

    8%

    Held 4th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.

  5. 5.Specialized

    5.3%

    Held 5th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.

  6. 6.Thousand

    4.4%

    Held 6th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

  7. 7.Kiddimoto

    0.14%

    Held 7th. 320 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  8. 8.Hornit

    0.06%

    Held 8th. 140 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between Specialized and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Specialized

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

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Specialized worldwide rose from 522K to 601K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Specialized’s share of searches among kids helmets worldwide increased from 4% to 5.3%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Specialized’s share of searches among kids helmets worldwide peaked at 6.6% in May 2026 and was lowest at 2.7% in November 2025.

How did search popularity change for kids helmets worldwide in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Bell overtook Giro to become the leader among kids helmets worldwide, with 32.6% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Micro Scooters overtook Giro to rank 2nd among kids helmets worldwide, with 26.6% of the searches.

  3. In September 2026, Giro lost share of searches among kids helmets worldwide, from 33.5% to 23%.

  4. In September 2026, Nutcase lost share of searches among kids helmets worldwide, from 8.5% to 8%.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Kiddimoto worldwide rose 52.4% over 12 measured months, from 210 to 320 in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Specialized worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 9.9K to 12.1K in September 2026.

How are Specialized’s branded searches counted?

14 search terms

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

  • specialized bib shorts
  • specialized bicycle
  • specialized bike
  • specialized bikes rockhopper
  • specialized cycling
  • specialized ebike
  • specialized gravel shoes
  • specialized helmet
  • specialized mountain bike
  • specialized mtb gloves
  • specialized mtb shoes
  • specialized road shoes
  • specialized saddle
  • specialized stumpjumper

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Specialized compete?

Specialized is ranked in 18 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Road shoes brands5th of 50.01%Show ranking
MTB shoes brands5th of 60.04%Show ranking
Bicycle brands4th of 812.8%Show ranking
Downhill bike brands6th of 71.2%Show ranking
Bike brands3rd of 618.4%Show ranking
Electric mountain bike brands3rd of 715.4%Show ranking
Gravel bike brands2nd of 722.2%Show ranking
Electric bike brands8th of 123.7%Show ranking
Mountain bike brands5th of 76.1%Show ranking
Cycling shoe brands2nd of 733.8%Show ranking
Cycling gloves1st of 756.2%Show ranking
Bike saddle brands1st of 844.8%Show ranking
Bike helmet brands1st of 737.5%Show ranking
Bib shorts brands8th of 80.12%Show ranking
Gravel shoes brands5th of 60.23%Show ranking
Kids helmets5th of 85.3%Shown above
Cycling helmet brands5th of 56.3%Show ranking
MTB gloves brands7th of 80.15%Show ranking
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