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How popular isUniqlo?

In September 2026, people searched for Uniqlo by name about 13.8 million times worldwide, a 17.9% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 2.5% of all global polo shirt brand searches, placing Uniqlo ninth out of 12 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about polo shirt brands, Uniqlo appeared in three of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the 12.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Uniqlo is the ninth most searched of 12 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. Ralph LaurenShare of searches 28%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. Fred PerryShare of searches 17.2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th
  3. LacosteShare of searches 15.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  4. Peter MillarShare of searches 15.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  5. UniqloShare of searches 2.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th

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Top polo shirt brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Uniqlo was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Uniqlo is the fifth most recommended of the 12.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Ralph Lauren1st
  2. Lacoste2nd
  3. Peter Millar3rd
  4. J.Crew4th
  5. Uniqlo5th
  6. Sunspel6th
  7. Brooks Brothers7th
  8. Fred Perry8th
  9. Hugo Boss–
  10. Tommy Hilfiger–
  11. +2 more

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Ralph Lauren4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Lacoste3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Uniqlo3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • J.Crew3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Peter Millar2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Fred Perry1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Sunspel1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Brooks Brothers1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Hugo Boss0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Tommy Hilfiger0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 25, 2026.

Which polo shirt brands compete with Uniqlo?

Uniqlo against polo shirt brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Ralph Lauren, Fred Perry, Lacoste, Peter Millar, Hugo Boss, Tommy Hilfiger, Sunspel, Brooks Brothers, Uniqlo, Psycho Bunny. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthRalph LaurenFred PerryLacostePeter MillarHugo BossTommy HilfigerSunspelBrooks BrothersUniqloPsycho BunnyOriginal PenguinJ.Crew
Oct 202535.2%22.9%15.8%2.6%7.3%4.7%1.2%2.1%2.6%3.2%2.1%0.32%
Nov 202537.7%20%16.9%2.3%7.8%5.1%1%1.5%2.3%3.4%1.8%0.28%
Dec 202539.7%21.1%14.6%2.4%8.3%4.4%0.87%1.3%1.9%2.9%2.4%0.24%
Jan 202631.9%23.9%17.5%2.3%7.1%5.2%1.3%1.9%2.9%2.9%2.9%0.31%
Feb 202642%19.5%15.4%2.1%6.3%4.6%1.4%1.7%2.5%2.5%1.7%0.31%
Mar 202640.4%20.2%14.8%2.4%6.9%4.4%2%2%2.4%2.4%1.6%0.47%
Apr 202640.6%18.9%14.9%5.5%5.7%3.7%3%1.6%2.4%2%1.3%0.38%
May 202640.6%17.7%15%5.5%5%3.7%4.5%1.6%2.4%2%1.6%0.4%
Jun 202641.1%15.6%15.1%6.8%5%3.7%3.7%2%2.5%1.7%2.5%0.4%
Jul 202636.9%17.2%16.6%6.1%5.6%4.1%5%1.8%2.2%1.8%2.2%0.44%
Aug 202628.1%18.2%15.4%12.6%6.3%4.6%5.6%2.1%2.5%2.1%2.1%0.5%
Sep 202628%17.2%15.4%15.4%6.3%4.6%3.8%2.5%2.5%2.1%1.7%0.48%

  1. 1.Ralph Lauren

    28%

    Held 1st. 110K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  2. 2.Fred Perry

    17.2%

    Held 2nd. 67.6K estimated branded searches, -22.8% vs prior month. Share -1 points.

  3. 3.Lacoste

    15.4%

    Held 3rd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  4. 4.Peter Millar

    15.4%

    Held 4th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.8 points.

  5. 5.Hugo Boss

    6.3%

    Held 5th. 24.7K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  6. 6.Tommy Hilfiger

    4.6%

    Moved from 7th to 6th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  7. 7.Sunspel

    3.8%

    Moved from 6th to 7th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, -45.4% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.

  8. 8.Brooks Brothers

    2.5%

    Moved from 9th to 8th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.

  9. 9.Uniqlo

    2.5%

    Moved from 8th to 9th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  10. 10.Psycho Bunny

    2.1%

    Moved from 11th to 10th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  11. 11.Original Penguin

    1.7%

    Moved from 10th to 11th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.

  12. 12.J.Crew

    0.48%

    Held 12th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, -20.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Uniqlo, Ralph Lauren and 8 other brands sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “uniqlo polo”.

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

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Uniqlo worldwide fell from 16.9M to 13.8M.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Uniqlo fell from 8th to 9th among polo shirt brands worldwide.

How did search popularity change for polo shirt brands worldwide in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Peter Millar gained share of searches among polo shirt brands worldwide, from 12.6% to 15.4%.

  2. In September 2026, Sunspel lost share of searches among polo shirt brands worldwide, from 5.6% to 3.8%.

  3. In September 2026, Fred Perry lost share of searches among polo shirt brands worldwide, from 18.2% to 17.2%.

  4. Hugo Boss’ share of searches among polo shirt brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 5% to 6.3% in September 2026.

  5. Ralph Lauren’s share of searches among polo shirt brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 41.1% to 28% in September 2026.

  6. Original Penguin’s share of searches among polo shirt brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.5% to 1.7% in September 2026.

How are Uniqlo’s branded searches counted?

14 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Uniqlo’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

  • uniqlo
  • uniqlo boxer brief
  • uniqlo boxer briefs
  • uniqlo boxers
  • uniqlo cargo pant
  • uniqlo down jacket
  • uniqlo hoody
  • uniqlo oxford shirt
  • uniqlo polo
  • uniqlo puffer
  • uniqlo puffer jacket
  • uniqlo shirts
  • uniqlo t shirt
  • uniqlo underwear

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Uniqlo compete?

Uniqlo is ranked in nine competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Women's fashion retailers3rd of 1314.5%Show ranking
Underwear brands11th of 120.3%Show ranking
Cargo pants brands6th of 80.66%Show ranking
Puffer jacket brands4th of 92.9%Show ranking
Men's underwear brands8th of 81.8%Show ranking
T-shirt brands3rd of 1414.1%Show ranking
Polo shirt brands9th of 122.5%Shown above
Boxer brief brands7th of 84.2%Show ranking
Hoodies8th of 80.02%Show ranking
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