How popular isThule in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 301K branded searches for Thule worldwide which held steady over the last 12 months. Thule holds 74.4% estimated Share of Search among 4x4 accessory brands worldwide and is ranked 1st of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Thule74.4%
TJM15%
Rhino-Rack10%
ARB0.62%
Yakima<0.01%
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Which 4x4 accessory brands compete with Thule?
Share of Search by month for Thule, TJM, Rhino-Rack. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Thule | TJM | Rhino-Rack | ARB | Yakima |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 71.9% | 17.7% | 9.7% | 0.71% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 74.3% | 14.9% | 10% | 0.75% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 76.6% | 12.6% | 10.3% | 0.52% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 79.9% | 10.7% | 8.8% | 0.53% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 74.3% | 14.9% | 10% | 0.74% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 75.8% | 15.2% | 8.3% | 0.61% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 78.1% | 12.8% | 8.6% | 0.52% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 81.2% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 0.54% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 78% | 12.8% | 8.6% | 0.53% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 82.9% | 9.1% | 7.5% | 0.47% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 78% | 12.8% | 8.6% | 0.53% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 74.4% | 15% | 10% | 0.62% | <0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 74.4% | 301K | -18.2% | -3.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 15% | 60.5K | 0% | +2.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10% | 40.5K | 0% | +1.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.62% | 2.5K | -0.8% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | <0.01% | 30 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Thule74.4%
Held 1st. 301K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -3.6 points.
2.
TJM15%
Held 2nd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
10%
Held 3rd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.
4.
ARB0.62%
Held 4th. 2.5K estimated branded searches, -0.8% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.
Yakima<0.01%
Held 5th. 30 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Thule and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Thule
35 comparisons
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How has branded search demand for Thule changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Thule worldwide held steady at 301K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Thule’s estimated Share of Search among 4x4 accessory brands worldwide increased from 71.9% to 74.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Thule’s estimated Share of Search among 4x4 accessory brands worldwide peaked at 82.9% in July 2026 and was lowest at 71.9% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for 4x4 accessory brands worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, TJM gained estimated Share of Search among 4x4 accessory brands worldwide, from 12.8% to 15%.
In September 2026, Rhino-Rack gained estimated Share of Search among 4x4 accessory brands worldwide, from 8.6% to 10%.
In September 2026, Thule lost estimated Share of Search among 4x4 accessory brands worldwide, from 78% to 74.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Yakima worldwide rose 50% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 30 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for ARB worldwide fell 16.7% over 12 measured months, from 3K to 2.5K in September 2026.
Where does Thule compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laptop case brands | 2nd of 3 | 24.8% | Show ranking |
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| 4x4 accessory brands | 1st of 5 | 74.4% | Shown above |
| Bike racks | 1st of 6 | 75.1% | Show ranking |
| Roof tents | 1st of 6 | 76.3% | Show ranking |
| Load bars brands | 1st of 3 | 76.9% | Show ranking |
| Cargo basket brands | 1st of 5 | 78.2% | Show ranking |
| Roof basket brands | 1st of 4 | 78.2% | Show ranking |
| Bike tailgate pad brands | 1st of 3 | 85.9% | Show ranking |
| Car roof box brands | 1st of 6 | 87.6% | Show ranking |
| Roof racks | 1st of 6 | 87.8% | Show ranking |
| Tow bars | 1st of 6 | 88% | Show ranking |
| Roof box brands | 1st of 3 | 88.1% | Show ranking |
| Cargo carrier brands | 1st of 3 | 99.1% | Show ranking |
How is Thule measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Thule’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
- thule
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