How popular isSpeedo in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 429K branded searches for Speedo worldwide which is down 16.1% over the last 12 months. Speedo holds 36.3% estimated Share of Search among water shoes worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Merrell57.6%
Speedo36.3%
Cressi2.8%
Body Glove2.3%
Aqua Sphere0.69%
ALEADER0.31%
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Where does Speedo compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water shoes | 2nd of 6 | 36.3% | Shown below |
| Swimwear brands | 1st of 5 | 68.1% | Show ranking |
| Swim fins | 1st of 6 | 77.8% | Show ranking |
| Swim cap brands | 1st of 5 | 78.1% | Show ranking |
| Swimming goggles | 1st of 5 | 78.1% | Show ranking |
| Short fins brands | 1st of 4 | 78.9% | Show ranking |
Which water shoes compete with Speedo?
Share of Search by month for Merrell, Speedo, Cressi, Body Glove. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Merrell | Speedo | Cressi | Body Glove | Aqua Sphere | ALEADER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.2% | 41.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.65% | 0.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 57.1% | 37.7% | 2% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 0.13% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.9% | 40.5% | 2.1% | 4.8% | 0.52% | 0.14% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.6% | 39.9% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 0.62% | 0.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.1% | 45.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.57% | 0.14% |
| Mar 2026 | 54% | 40.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 0.62% | 0.12% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.8% | 40.7% | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.63% | 0.12% |
| May 2026 | 50.4% | 43.6% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.69% | 0.15% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.5% | 41.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 0.64% | 0.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.8% | 44.5% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 0.84% | 0.62% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.6% | 40% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 0.76% | 0.39% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.6% | 36.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.69% | 0.31% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 57.6% | 680K | -1.3% | +5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 36.3% | 429K | -18.2% | -3.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 2.8% | 33.1K | -33.1% | -1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.3% | 27.1K | -18.1% | -0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.69% | 8.1K | -18.2% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.31% | 3.6K | -29.3% | -0.1 points |
1.
Merrell57.6%
Held 1st. 680K estimated branded searches, -1.3% vs prior month. Share +5 points.
2.
Speedo36.3%
Held 2nd. 429K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -3.7 points.
3.
Cressi2.8%
Held 3rd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, -33.1% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
2.3%
Held 4th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0.69%
Held 5th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.
ALEADER0.31%
Held 6th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -29.3% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare search popularity between Speedo and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Speedo changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Speedo worldwide fell from 511K to 429K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Speedo’s estimated Share of Search among water shoes worldwide decreased from 41.2% to 36.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Speedo’s estimated Share of Search among water shoes worldwide peaked at 45.4% in February 2026 and was lowest at 36.3% in September 2026.
How did search popularity change for water shoes worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Merrell gained estimated Share of Search among water shoes worldwide, from 52.6% to 57.6%.

In September 2026, Speedo lost estimated Share of Search among water shoes worldwide, from 40% to 36.3%.

In September 2026, Cressi lost estimated Share of Search among water shoes worldwide, from 3.8% to 2.8%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for ALEADER worldwide rose 206.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.2K to 3.6K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Body Glove worldwide fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 33.1K to 27.1K in September 2026.
How is Speedo measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Speedo’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.
2 branded search terms
- speedo
- speedo swimwear
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