How popular isThe North Face in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 1.8M branded searches for The North Face worldwide which is down 45.4% over the last 11 months. The North Face holds 9.3% estimated Share of Search among puffer jacket brands worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Where does The North Face compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puffer jacket brands | 3rd of 5 | 9.3% | Shown below |
| Hoodies | 3rd of 6 | 9.9% | Show ranking |
| Jackets | 3rd of 6 | 22.7% | Show ranking |
| Rain jacket brands | 3rd of 5 | 24.8% | Show ranking |
| Fleece brands | 3rd of 5 | 25.3% | Show ranking |
| Ski jackets | 3rd of 6 | 26.1% | Show ranking |
| Backpack brands | 1st of 5 | 64% | Show ranking |
Which puffer jacket brands compete with The North Face?
Share of Search by month for Uniqlo, Patagonia, The North Face, Kathmandu, Moncler. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Uniqlo | Patagonia | The North Face | Kathmandu | Moncler |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 62.5% | 15.4% | 12.6% | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 61% | 14.9% | 14.9% | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 59.6% | 14.7% | 14.7% | 3% | 8% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.8% | 15% | 15% | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 58.5% | 17.7% | 14.5% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 65.3% | 16.1% | 10.8% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 70.3% | 14.2% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| May 2026 | 69.2% | 13.9% | 9.3% | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 65.7% | 16.2% | 8.9% | 5.9% | 3.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 65.1% | 16.1% | 10.7% | 4.8% | 3.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 69.2% | 13.9% | 9.3% | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 69.2% | 13.6M | +22.5% | +4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 13.9% | 2.7M | 0% | -2.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.3% | 1.8M | 0% | -1.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.2% | 823K | 0% | -0.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.4% | 673K | +22.4% | +0.2 points |
1.Uniqlo
69.2%
Held 1st. 13.6M estimated branded searches, +22.5% vs prior month. Share +4 points.
13.9%
Held 2nd. 2.7M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.1 points.
9.3%
Held 3rd. 1.8M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
4.2%
Held 4th. 823K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
5.Moncler
3.4%
Held 5th. 673K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
Compare search popularity between The North Face and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for The North Face changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for The North Face worldwide fell from 3.4M to 1.8M.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, The North Face’s estimated Share of Search among puffer jacket brands worldwide decreased from 12.6% to 9.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, The North Face’s estimated Share of Search among puffer jacket brands worldwide peaked at 15% in January 2026 and was lowest at 7.8% in April 2026.
How did search popularity change for puffer jacket brands worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, Uniqlo gained estimated Share of Search among puffer jacket brands worldwide, from 65.1% to 69.2%.

In August 2026, Patagonia lost estimated Share of Search among puffer jacket brands worldwide, from 16.1% to 13.9%.

In August 2026, The North Face lost estimated Share of Search among puffer jacket brands worldwide, from 10.7% to 9.3%.

In August 2026, Kathmandu lost estimated Share of Search among puffer jacket brands worldwide, from 4.8% to 4.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Moncler worldwide fell 63.2% over 11 measured months, from 1.8M to 673K in August 2026.
How is The North Face measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using The North Face’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.
1 branded search term
- the north face
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