How popular isYale in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 74K branded searches for Yale worldwide which is up 22.3% over the last 11 months. Yale holds 0.66% estimated Share of Search among forklift brands worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which forklift brands compete with Yale?
Share of Search by month for Toyota, Yale. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Toyota | Yale | Crown | Clark | Linde | Hyster |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 99.2% | 0.54% | 0.13% | 0.07% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 99.3% | 0.54% | 0.11% | 0.05% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 99.3% | 0.54% | 0.11% | 0.05% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 99.4% | 0.44% | 0.11% | 0.06% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 99.4% | 0.44% | 0.11% | 0.06% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 99.3% | 0.54% | 0.13% | 0.06% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 99.3% | 0.54% | 0.13% | 0.06% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 99.3% | 0.54% | 0.11% | 0.05% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 99.3% | 0.54% | 0.13% | 0.05% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 99.3% | 0.54% | 0.11% | 0.05% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 99.2% | 0.66% | 0.11% | 0.05% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 99.2% | 11.1M | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 0.66% | 74K | +22.3% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 0.11% | 12.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.05% | 5.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | <0.01% | 320 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | <0.01% | 260 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Toyota99.2%
Held 1st. 11.1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
2.
Yale0.66%
Held 2nd. 74K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.
Crown0.11%
Held 3rd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Clark0.05%
Held 4th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Linde<0.01%
Held 5th. 320 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
Hyster
<0.01%
Held 6th. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Yale and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Yale changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Yale worldwide rose from 60.5K to 74K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Yale’s estimated Share of Search among forklift brands worldwide held steady, from 0.54% to 0.66%.
How did search popularity change for forklift brands worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Yale worldwide rose 22.3% over 11 measured months, from 60.5K to 74K in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Clark worldwide fell 33.3% over 11 measured months, from 8.1K to 5.4K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Hyster worldwide fell 18.8% over 11 measured months, from 320 to 260 in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Crown worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 14.8K to 12.1K in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Linde worldwide fell 17.9% over 11 measured months, from 390 to 320 in August 2026.
Where does Yale compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forklift brands | 2nd of 6 | 0.66% | Shown above |
| Smart lock brands | 4th of 5 | 1.4% | Show ranking |
| Door handle brands | 3rd of 6 | 3.5% | Show ranking |
How is Yale measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Yale’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
- yale lock
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