How popular isValken in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 590 branded searches for Valken worldwide which is down 79.7% over the last 11 months. Valken holds 1.8% estimated Share of Search among paintball brands worldwide and is ranked 6th of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
- Proto29.7%
Tippmann29.7%
Planet Eclipse19.8%
Dye13.2%
Empire5.7%- Valken1.8%
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Which paintball brands compete with Valken?
Share of Search by month for Proto, Tippmann, Planet Eclipse, Dye, Empire, Valken. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Proto | Tippmann | Planet Eclipse | Dye | Empire | Valken |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 26% | 31.8% | 14.2% | 14.2% | 6.3% | 7.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 28.2% | 28.2% | 18.8% | 15.4% | 6.8% | 2.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.4% | 36% | 16.1% | 10.7% | 5.7% | 2.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 27% | 33% | 14.7% | 18% | 5.2% | 2% |
| Feb 2026 | 30.9% | 30.9% | 16.8% | 13.7% | 5.9% | 1.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 26.7% | 32.6% | 17.8% | 14.5% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.4% | 34.7% | 15.5% | 12.6% | 6.9% | 2.1% |
| May 2026 | 28% | 28% | 18.6% | 15.2% | 8.2% | 2% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.3% | 26.4% | 17.6% | 14.3% | 7.8% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.8% | 32.8% | 14.6% | 11.9% | 6.3% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.7% | 29.7% | 19.8% | 13.2% | 5.7% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 29.7% | 9.9K | 0% | -3.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 29.7% | 9.9K | 0% | -3.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 19.8% | 6.6K | +50% | +5.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 13.2% | 4.4K | +22.2% | +1.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.7% | 1.9K | 0% | -0.6 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.8% | 590 | +22.9% | +0.2 points |
1.Proto
29.7%
Held 1st. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3.1 points.
2.
Tippmann29.7%
Held 2nd. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3.1 points.
19.8%
Held 3rd. 6.6K estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +5.2 points.
4.
Dye13.2%
Held 4th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
5.
Empire5.7%
Held 5th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
6.Valken
1.8%
Held 6th. 590 estimated branded searches, +22.9% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
Compare search popularity between Valken and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Valken changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Valken worldwide fell from 2.9K to 590.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Valken’s estimated Share of Search among paintball brands worldwide decreased from 7.6% to 1.8%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Valken’s estimated Share of Search among paintball brands worldwide peaked at 7.6% in October 2025 and was lowest at 1.6% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Valken fell from 5th to 6th among paintball brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for paintball brands worldwide in August 2026?
6 changes

In August 2026, Planet Eclipse gained estimated Share of Search among paintball brands worldwide, from 14.6% to 19.8%.

In August 2026, Dye gained estimated Share of Search among paintball brands worldwide, from 11.9% to 13.2%.
In August 2026, Proto lost estimated Share of Search among paintball brands worldwide, from 32.8% to 29.7%.

In August 2026, Tippmann lost estimated Share of Search among paintball brands worldwide, from 32.8% to 29.7%.

In August 2026, Empire lost estimated Share of Search among paintball brands worldwide, from 6.3% to 5.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Valken worldwide fell 79.7% over 11 measured months, from 2.9K to 590 in August 2026.
How is Valken measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Valken’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
- valken paintball
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