How popular isZildjian in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 49.5K branded searches for Zildjian worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. Zildjian holds 21% estimated Share of Search among cymbal brands worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
- Bosphorus57.3%
Zildjian21%Sabian7.7%
Meinl6.3%
Paiste4.2%- Istanbul Agop3.4%
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Which cymbal brands compete with Zildjian?
Share of Search by month for Bosphorus, Zildjian, Sabian, Meinl, Paiste, Istanbul Agop. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Bosphorus | Zildjian | Sabian | Meinl | Paiste | Istanbul Agop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 58.6% | 17.6% | 9.6% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 54.7% | 20.1% | 9% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 4% |
| Dec 2025 | 48% | 21.6% | 11.8% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.6% | 22.3% | 10% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 4.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.9% | 22.9% | 10.3% | 6.8% | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 58.6% | 17.6% | 9.6% | 6.4% | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.4% | 20.7% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| May 2026 | 60.8% | 18.2% | 8.2% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.6% | 17.9% | 8% | 6.5% | 4.4% | 3.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 60.1% | 18% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 57.3% | 21% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 57.3% | 135K | 0% | -2.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21% | 49.5K | +22.2% | +3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.7% | 18.1K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.3% | 14.8K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 4.2% | 9.9K | +22.2% | +0.6 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 3.4% | 8.1K | 0% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th |
57.3%
Held 1st. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.8 points.
2.
Zildjian21%
Held 2nd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +3 points.
3.
7.7%
Held 3rd. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
4.
Meinl6.3%
Held 4th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
5.
Paiste4.2%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
3.4%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
Compare search popularity between Zildjian and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Zildjian changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Zildjian worldwide held steady at 49.5K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Zildjian’s estimated Share of Search among cymbal brands worldwide increased from 17.6% to 21%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Zildjian’s estimated Share of Search among cymbal brands worldwide peaked at 22.9% in February 2026 and was lowest at 17.6% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for cymbal brands worldwide in August 2026?
6 changes
In August 2026, Paiste overtook Istanbul Agop to rank 5th among cymbal brands worldwide, at 4.2%.
In August 2026, Zildjian gained estimated Share of Search among cymbal brands worldwide, from 18% to 21%.
In August 2026, Bosphorus lost estimated Share of Search among cymbal brands worldwide, from 60.1% to 57.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Sabian worldwide fell 33.2% over 11 measured months, from 27.1K to 18.1K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Meinl worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 18.1K to 14.8K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Istanbul Agop worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 9.9K to 8.1K in August 2026.
Where does Zildjian compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drumstick brands | 3rd of 6 | 19.1% | Show ranking |
| Cymbal brands | 2nd of 6 | 21% | Shown above |
How is Zildjian measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Zildjian’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
- zildjian
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