How popular isTajima?
In September 2026, people searched for Tajima by name about 33,100 times worldwide, an 18.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 11.5% of all global embroidery machine brand searches, placing Tajima fourth out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about embroidery machine brands, Tajima appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the five.
Tajima is the fourth most searched of 5 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
JanomeShare of searches 37%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
BerninaShare of searches 31.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
BrotherShare of searches 14.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
TajimaShare of searches 11.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
MelcoShare of searches 5.5%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top embroidery machine brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Tajima was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Tajima is the fourth most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Janome5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Brother5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bernina3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tajima3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Melco1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about embroidery machine brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which embroidery machine brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best embroidery machine brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best embroidery machine brand for home sewing projects?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best embroidery machine”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“computerised embroidery machine”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which embroidery machine brands compete with Tajima?
Share of searches by month for Janome, Bernina, Brother, Tajima, Melco. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Janome | Bernina | Brother | Tajima | Melco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33% | 31.3% | 18.6% | 12.5% | 4.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 39.2% | 30.9% | 15.1% | 10.1% | 4.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.1% | 23.8% | 31.9% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 34.1% | 27.7% | 23.4% | 10.5% | 4.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 36.6% | 28.9% | 20.7% | 9.3% | 4.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.4% | 23.6% | 28% | 10.3% | 4.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.6% | 24.5% | 25.9% | 11.6% | 4.3% |
| May 2026 | 37.9% | 24.5% | 21.5% | 11.7% | 4.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.8% | 24.8% | 23.4% | 10.5% | 4.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.8% | 30.2% | 19.9% | 10.9% | 4.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.2% | 28.1% | 18.6% | 12.4% | 4.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 37% | 31.9% | 14.1% | 11.5% | 5.5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 37% | 106K | -9.9% | +0.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 31.9% | 91.6K | 0% | +3.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.1% | 40.5K | -33.1% | -4.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.5% | 33.1K | -18.3% | -0.9 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.5% | 15.7K | +4.7% | +0.9 points |
1.
Janome37%
Held 1st. 106K estimated branded searches, -9.9% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
2.
Bernina31.9%
Held 2nd. 91.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +3.8 points.
3.
Brother14.1%
Held 3rd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -33.1% vs prior month. Share -4.5 points.
4.
Tajima11.5%
Held 4th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
5.
Melco5.5%
Held 5th. 15.7K estimated branded searches, +4.7% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
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How has branded search demand for Tajima changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Tajima worldwide fell from 40.5K to 33.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tajima’s share of searches among embroidery machine brands worldwide decreased from 12.5% to 11.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tajima’s share of searches among embroidery machine brands worldwide peaked at 12.5% in October 2025 and was lowest at 9.3% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for embroidery machine brands worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Bernina gained share of searches among embroidery machine brands worldwide, from 28.1% to 31.9%.

In September 2026, Melco gained share of searches among embroidery machine brands worldwide, from 4.6% to 5.5%.

In September 2026, Janome gained share of searches among embroidery machine brands worldwide, from 36.2% to 37%.

In September 2026, Brother lost share of searches among embroidery machine brands worldwide, from 18.6% to 14.1%.

In September 2026, Tajima lost share of searches among embroidery machine brands worldwide, from 12.4% to 11.5%.
How are Tajima’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Tajima’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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Where does Tajima compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caulking gun brands | 4th of 8 | 0.93% | Show ranking |
| Chalk box brands | 3rd of 4 | 1.3% | Show ranking |
| Tape measure brands | 2nd of 5 | 1.7% | Show ranking |
| Embroidery machine brands | 4th of 5 | 11.5% | Shown above |

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