How popular isTenaya?
In September 2026, people searched for Tenaya by name about 3,600 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 0.48% of all global climbing shoes brand searches, placing Tenaya fourth out of four brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about climbing shoes brands, Tenaya appeared in three of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the four.
Tenaya is the fourth most searched of 4 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
Black DiamondShare of searches 49%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th- La SportivaShare of searches 49%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
SCARPAShare of searches 1.6%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
TenayaShare of searches 0.48%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top climbing shoes brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Tenaya was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Tenaya is the second most recommended of the four.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- La Sportiva1st
Tenaya2nd
SCARPA3rd
Black Diamond4th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- La Sportiva5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Tenaya3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Black Diamond2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
SCARPA1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about climbing shoes brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which climbing shoe brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best climbing shoe brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best climbing shoe brand for a better grip?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best climbing shoes”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“climbing shoes for beginners”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which climbing shoes brands compete with Tenaya?
Share of searches by month for Black Diamond, La Sportiva, Tenaya. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Black Diamond | La Sportiva | SCARPA | Tenaya |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.9% | 44.1% | 1.5% | 0.53% |
| Nov 2025 | 58.9% | 39.4% | 1.3% | 0.47% |
| Dec 2025 | 58.9% | 39.4% | 1.3% | 0.47% |
| Jan 2026 | 54% | 44.1% | 1.5% | 0.43% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.9% | 44.1% | 1.5% | 0.53% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.9% | 44.1% | 1.5% | 0.53% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.9% | 44.1% | 1.5% | 0.53% |
| May 2026 | 53.9% | 44.1% | 1.5% | 0.53% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.9% | 48.9% | 1.6% | 0.58% |
| Jul 2026 | 53.8% | 44% | 1.8% | 0.42% |
| Aug 2026 | 49% | 49% | 1.6% | 0.48% |
| Sep 2026 | 49% | 49% | 1.6% | 0.48% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 49% | 368K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 49% | 368K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 1.6% | 12.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.48% | 3.6K | 0% | 0 points |
49%
Held 1st. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
49%
Held 2nd. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
SCARPA1.6%
Held 3rd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Tenaya0.48%
Held 4th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Tenaya and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Tenaya
3 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Tenaya changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Tenaya worldwide held steady at 3.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tenaya’s share of searches among climbing shoes brands worldwide held steady, from 0.53% to 0.48%.
How did search popularity change for climbing shoes brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for La Sportiva worldwide rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 301K to 368K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for SCARPA worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 9.9K to 12.1K in September 2026.
How are Tenaya’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Tenaya’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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