How popular isU Brands?
In September 2026, people searched for U Brands by name about 4,400 times worldwide, an 18.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 3.6% of all global notice board brand searches, placing U Brands second out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about notice board brands, U Brands appeared in three of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the eight.
U Brands is the second most searched of 8 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
- NoboShare of searches 90.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
U BrandsShare of searches 3.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
AmazonBasicsShare of searches 2.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- MasterVisionShare of searches 1.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
- VIZ-PROShare of searches 1.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top notice board brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, U Brands was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. U Brands is the second most recommended of the eight.
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.
- VIZ-PRO5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- U Brands3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Quartet3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- MasterVision2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Nobo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- AmazonBasics0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bi-Office0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Rocket0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about notice board brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which notice board brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best notice board brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best notice board brand for office wall display?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pin board for office”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“office notice board”
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 21, 2026.
Which notice board brands compete with U Brands?
Share of searches by month for Nobo, U Brands, AmazonBasics. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Nobo | U Brands | AmazonBasics | MasterVision | VIZ-PRO | Bi-Office | Quartet | Rocket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 81.6% | 7.3% | 4.2% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.53% | — |
| Nov 2025 | 84.5% | 6.2% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.55% | — |
| Dec 2025 | 84.9% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.55% | — |
| Jan 2026 | 79.9% | 7.1% | 5.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.78% | — |
| Feb 2026 | 82% | 7.3% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.53% | — |
| Mar 2026 | 82% | 7.3% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.65% | — |
| Apr 2026 | 81.8% | 7.3% | 4.3% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.65% | — |
| May 2026 | 84.7% | 5% | 3.8% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.55% | — |
| Jun 2026 | 85.4% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.55% | — |
| Jul 2026 | 84.7% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 1% | 0.55% | — |
| Aug 2026 | 87.1% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.96% | 0.85% | 0.46% | — |
| Sep 2026 | 90.3% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.82% | 0.39% | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 90.3% | 110K | +21.5% | +3.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 3.6% | 4.4K | -18.5% | -1.6 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 2.2% | 2.7K | 0% | -0.4 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 1.6% | 1.9K | -34.6% | -1.3 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.1% | 1.3K | +30% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.82% | 1K | +13.6% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.39% | 480 | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| —, not measured this month | — | — | — | — |
1.Nobo
90.3%
Held 1st. 110K estimated branded searches, +21.5% vs prior month. Share +3.2 points.
2.
U Brands3.6%
Held 2nd. 4.4K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
2.2%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 2.7K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
1.6%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, -34.6% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
5.VIZ-PRO
1.1%
Held 5th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +30% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.82%
Held 6th. 1K estimated branded searches, +13.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Quartet0.39%
Held 7th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
—.Rocket
—
Not measured this month. — estimated branded searches, — vs prior month. Share —.
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How has branded search demand for U Brands changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for U Brands worldwide fell from 5.4K to 4.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, U Brands’ share of searches among notice board brands worldwide decreased from 7.3% to 3.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, U Brands’ share of searches among notice board brands worldwide peaked at 7.3% in February 2026 and was lowest at 3.6% in September 2026.
How did search popularity change for notice board brands worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Nobo gained share of searches among notice board brands worldwide, from 87.1% to 90.3%.
In September 2026, U Brands lost share of searches among notice board brands worldwide, from 5.2% to 3.6%.
In September 2026, MasterVision lost share of searches among notice board brands worldwide, from 2.8% to 1.6%.
AmazonBasics’ share of searches among notice board brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.3% to 2.2% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Quartet worldwide rose 23.1% over 12 measured months, from 390 to 480 in September 2026.
How are U Brands’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using U Brands’ 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 U Brands compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice board brands | 2nd of 8 | 3.6% | Shown above |
| Whiteboard brands | 2nd of 8 | 3.7% | Show ranking |
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