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How popular isStar Micronics?

In September 2026, people searched for Star Micronics by name about 4,400 times worldwide, an 18.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.57% of all global POS printer brand searches, placing Star Micronics fifth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about POS printer brands, Star Micronics appeared in four of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the six.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Star Micronics is the fifth most searched of 6 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.

  1. EpsonShare of searches 87.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. ToastShare of searches 5.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  3. CloverShare of searches 5.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  4. BIXOLONShare of searches 1.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  5. Star MicronicsShare of searches 0.57%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd

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Top POS printer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Star Micronics was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Star Micronics is the second most recommended of the six.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Epson1st
  2. Star Micronics2nd
  3. BIXOLON3rd
  4. Square4th
  5. Clover5th
  6. Toast6th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Epson5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Star Micronics4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • BIXOLON3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Square3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Toast2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Clover2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about POS printer brands

5 answers

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

Which POS printer brands compete with Star Micronics?

Star Micronics against POS printer brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Epson, Toast, Clover, Star Micronics. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthEpsonToastCloverBIXOLONStar MicronicsSquare
Oct 202586.3%6.4%5.6%1%0.69%0.02%
Nov 202587.7%5.4%5.2%1.1%0.7%0.01%
Dec 202588.5%5.4%4.4%1.1%0.58%0.01%
Jan 202688.5%5.4%4.7%0.87%0.58%<0.01%
Feb 202686.5%6.3%5.7%0.85%0.69%0.01%
Mar 202685.6%6.4%6.2%1%0.69%0.02%
Apr 202686.4%6.5%5.7%0.85%0.56%0.01%
May 202686.4%6.4%5.6%0.85%0.69%0.02%
Jun 202686.5%6.3%5.6%0.85%0.69%0.02%
Jul 202687.5%5.6%5.5%0.86%0.57%0.01%
Aug 202687.7%5.5%5.5%0.86%0.57%0.01%
Sep 202687.7%5.4%5.2%1.1%0.57%0.02%

  1. 1.Epson

    87.7%

    Held 1st. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  2. 2.Toast

    5.4%

    Held 2nd. 41.5K estimated branded searches, -0.81% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  3. 3.Clover

    5.2%

    Held 3rd. 40K estimated branded searches, -4.4% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  4. 4.BIXOLON

    1.1%

    Held 4th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  5. 5.Star Micronics

    0.57%

    Held 5th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  6. 6.Square

    0.02%

    Held 6th. 140 estimated branded searches, +27.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

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

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Star Micronics worldwide fell from 5.4K to 4.4K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Star Micronics’ share of searches among POS printer brands worldwide held steady, from 0.69% to 0.57%.

How did search popularity change for POS printer brands worldwide in September 2026?

4 changes

  1. Epson’s share of searches among POS printer brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 86.5% to 87.7% in September 2026.

  2. Toast’s share of searches among POS printer brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 6.3% to 5.4% in September 2026.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Star Micronics worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 4.4K in September 2026.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Square worldwide fell 17.6% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 140 in September 2026.

How are Star Micronics’ branded searches counted?

1 search term

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

  • star micronics

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Star Micronics compete?

Star Micronics is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
POS printer brands5th of 60.57%Shown above
Cash drawer brands3rd of 65%Show ranking
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