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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 5% of all global cash drawer brand searches, placing Star Micronics third out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cash drawer brands, Star Micronics appeared in three of the four answers and was the second most recommended of the six.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

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

  1. ToastShare of searches 47.6%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  2. CloverShare of searches 45.9%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  3. Star MicronicsShare of searches 5%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  4. APG Cash DrawerShare of searches 1.1%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  5. MMF POSShare of searches 0.16%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd

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Top cash drawer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Star Micronics was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. 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. APG Cash Drawer1st
  2. Star Micronics2nd
  3. MMF POS3rd
  4. Square4th
  5. Clover5th
  6. Toast6th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • APG Cash Drawer4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Clover3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Star Micronics3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Square3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Toast2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • MMF POS2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

See every answer about cash drawer brands

4 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.

Which cash drawer brands compete with Star Micronics?

Star Micronics against cash drawer brands worldwide, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthToastCloverStar MicronicsAPG Cash DrawerMMF POSSquare
Oct 202549.7%43.3%5.4%1.3%0.11%0.17%
Nov 202547%45.5%6.2%1.1%0.1%0.13%
Dec 202551.2%41.8%5.5%1.2%0.14%0.11%
Jan 202649.7%43.5%5.4%1.3%0.09%0.09%
Feb 202648.7%44.1%5.4%1.6%0.11%0.11%
Mar 202647.4%45.8%5.1%1.5%0.1%0.16%
Apr 202649.9%44.3%4.4%1.3%0.09%0.11%
May 202649.8%43.5%5.4%0.99%0.11%0.14%
Jun 202649.1%44%5.4%1.3%0.09%0.14%
Jul 202647.3%46.3%4.8%1.4%0.08%0.12%
Aug 202646.9%46.9%4.9%1.1%0.08%0.12%
Sep 202647.6%45.9%5%1.1%0.16%0.16%

  1. 1.Toast

    47.6%

    Held 1st. 41.5K estimated branded searches, -0.81% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.

  2. 2.Clover

    45.9%

    Held 2nd. 40K estimated branded searches, -4.4% vs prior month. Share -1 points.

  3. 3.Star Micronics

    5%

    Held 3rd. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  4. 4.APG Cash Drawer

    1.1%

    Held 4th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  5. 5.MMF POS

    0.16%

    Moved from 6th to 5th. 140 estimated branded searches, +100% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  6. 6.Square

    0.16%

    Moved from 5th to 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 cash drawer brands worldwide peaked at 6.2% in November 2025 and was lowest at 4.4% in April 2026.

How did search popularity change for cash drawer brands worldwide in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Toast gained share of searches among cash drawer brands worldwide, from 46.9% to 47.6%.

  2. In September 2026, Clover lost share of searches among cash drawer brands worldwide, from 46.9% to 45.9%.

  3. In September 2026, MMF POS rose from 6th to 5th among cash drawer brands worldwide.

  4. In September 2026, Square fell from 5th to 6th among cash drawer brands worldwide.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for APG Cash Drawer worldwide fell 23.1% over 12 measured months, from 1.3K to 1K in September 2026.

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

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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%Show ranking
Cash drawer brands3rd of 65%Shown above
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