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How popular isTrane?

In September 2026, people searched for Trane by name about 90,500 times worldwide, a 17.7% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 4% of all global air conditioner brand searches, placing Trane fifth out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about air conditioner brands, Trane appeared in three of the five answers and was the most recommended of the eight.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Trane is the fifth most searched of 8 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. PanasonicShare of searches 41.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  2. MideaShare of searches 24.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  3. DaikinShare of searches 19.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  4. Mitsubishi ElectricShare of searches 4.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  5. TraneShare of searches 4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st

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Top air conditioner brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Trane was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Trane is the most recommended of the eight.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Trane1st
  2. Carrier2nd
  3. Midea3rd
  4. LG4th
  5. Mitsubishi Electric5th
  6. Daikin6th
  7. Panasonic–
  8. Fujitsu–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • LG4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Midea3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Trane3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Carrier3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Daikin2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Mitsubishi Electric2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Panasonic0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Fujitsu0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about air conditioner brands

5 answers

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 20, 2026.

Which air conditioner brands compete with Trane?

Trane against air conditioner brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Panasonic, Midea, Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric, Trane, Carrier, LG. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthPanasonicMideaDaikinMitsubishi ElectricTraneCarrierLGFujitsu
Oct 202542.9%20.4%20.4%5%5%2.2%3.3%0.83%
Nov 202544.9%21.6%17.6%5.3%4.3%1.6%3.7%1%
Dec 202543.7%21%21%4.2%4.2%1.5%3.3%1%
Jan 202643%20.5%20.5%5%5%1.8%3.3%0.99%
Feb 202650.8%16.8%16.8%5%4.1%2.8%2.9%0.69%
Mar 202640.9%17.9%21.8%5.4%4.4%6.5%2.5%0.62%
Apr 202645.3%16.1%19.7%4.8%3.9%7.2%2.2%0.59%
May 202642.9%19.2%19.2%4.7%3.8%7%2.2%0.82%
Jun 202633.7%27.3%22.3%5.5%3.6%4.5%2.1%1.1%
Jul 202634.9%29.5%19.7%4.8%3.9%3.9%2.2%0.99%
Aug 202639.1%27.1%18.1%4.4%4.4%3.6%2.5%0.77%
Sep 202641.4%24.1%19.7%4.8%4%2.7%2.6%0.78%

  1. 1.Panasonic

    41.4%

    Held 1st. 944K estimated branded searches, -2.8% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.

  2. 2.Midea

    24.1%

    Held 2nd. 550K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -3 points.

  3. 3.Daikin

    19.7%

    Held 3rd. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.

  4. 4.Mitsubishi Electric

    4.8%

    Held 4th. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

  5. 5.Trane

    4%

    Held 5th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, -17.7% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.

  6. 6.Carrier

    2.7%

    Held 6th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, -33.1% vs prior month. Share -1 points.

  7. 7.LG

    2.6%

    Held 7th. 58.6K estimated branded searches, -6.5% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  8. 8.Fujitsu

    0.78%

    Held 8th. 17.7K estimated branded searches, -7.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between Trane and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Trane

12 comparisons

How has branded search demand for Trane changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Trane worldwide fell from 110K to 90.5K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Trane’s share of searches among air conditioner brands worldwide decreased from 5% to 4%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Trane’s share of searches among air conditioner brands worldwide peaked at 5% in January 2026 and was lowest at 3.6% in June 2026.

How did search popularity change for air conditioner brands worldwide in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Panasonic gained share of searches among air conditioner brands worldwide, from 39.1% to 41.4%.

  2. In September 2026, Daikin gained share of searches among air conditioner brands worldwide, from 18.1% to 19.7%.

  3. In September 2026, Midea lost share of searches among air conditioner brands worldwide, from 27.1% to 24.1%.

  4. In September 2026, Carrier lost share of searches among air conditioner brands worldwide, from 3.6% to 2.7%.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for LG worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 71.7K to 58.6K in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Trane worldwide fell 17.7% over 12 measured months, from 110K to 90.5K in September 2026.

How are Trane’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Trane’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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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Trane compete?

Trane is ranked in three competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Fan coil brands5th of 72.1%Show ranking
Air conditioner brands5th of 84%Shown above
Heat pump brands4th of 95.6%Show ranking
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