How popular isSterling Rope?
In September 2026, people searched for Sterling Rope by name about 2,400 times worldwide, a 17.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.06% of all global static rope brand searches, placing Sterling Rope sixth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about static rope brands, Sterling Rope appeared in four of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the seven.
Sterling Rope is the sixth most searched of 7 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
DMMShare of searches 86.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Black DiamondShare of searches 9.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
PetzlShare of searches 2.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
EdelridShare of searches 0.47%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th- Sterling RopeShare of searches 0.06%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top static rope brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Sterling Rope was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Sterling Rope is the second most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
PMI1st- Sterling Rope2nd
Petzl3rd
Edelrid4th
Mammut4th
DMM–
Black Diamond–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Petzl4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
PMI4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Sterling Rope4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Edelrid2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Mammut1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
DMM0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Black Diamond0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about static rope brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which static rope brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best static rope brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best static rope brand for climbing and caving?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“static climbing rope”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“caving rope”
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 static rope brands compete with Sterling Rope?
Share of searches by month for DMM, Black Diamond, Petzl, Sterling Rope. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | DMM | Black Diamond | Petzl | Edelrid | PMI | Sterling Rope | Mammut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 86.7% | 9.5% | 2.8% | 0.47% | 0.31% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 84.3% | 11.3% | 3.4% | 0.56% | 0.3% | 0.07% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 85% | 11.4% | 2.8% | 0.46% | 0.25% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 86.8% | 9.6% | 2.9% | 0.38% | 0.31% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 86.7% | 9.5% | 2.8% | 0.47% | 0.31% | 0.08% | 0.04% |
| Mar 2026 | 86.6% | 9.5% | 2.8% | 0.57% | 0.31% | 0.07% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 86.6% | 9.5% | 2.8% | 0.57% | 0.31% | 0.07% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 86.6% | 9.5% | 2.8% | 0.57% | 0.31% | 0.07% | 0.05% |
| Jun 2026 | 88.7% | 8% | 2.4% | 0.48% | 0.32% | 0.08% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 87.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% | 0.47% | 0.26% | 0.06% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 86.8% | 9.5% | 2.8% | 0.47% | 0.26% | 0.06% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | 86.8% | 9.5% | 2.8% | 0.47% | 0.26% | 0.06% | 0.05% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 86.8% | 3.4M | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 9.5% | 368K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 2.8% | 110K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.47% | 18.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.26% | 9.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.06% | 2.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.05% | 1.9K | +18.8% | 0 points |
1.
DMM86.8%
Held 1st. 3.4M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.5%
Held 2nd. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
Petzl2.8%
Held 3rd. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Edelrid0.47%
Held 4th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
PMI0.26%
Held 5th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.06%
Held 6th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Mammut0.05%
Held 7th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, +18.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Sterling Rope changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Sterling Rope worldwide fell from 2.9K to 2.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sterling Rope’s share of searches among static rope brands worldwide held steady, from 0.08% to 0.06%.
How did search popularity change for static rope brands worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes

DMM’s share of searches among static rope brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 88.7% to 86.8% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Mammut worldwide rose 46.2% over 12 measured months, from 1.3K to 1.9K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for PMI worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 9.9K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Sterling Rope worldwide fell 17.2% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 2.4K in September 2026.
How are Sterling Rope’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Sterling Rope’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.
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