Bells of Steel vs Bowflex:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Bowflex had more branded searches than Bells of Steel among adjustable kettlebell brands worldwide. Bowflex had about 90,500 branded searches, while Bells of Steel had 40,500. Bowflex made up 28.1% of all adjustable kettlebell brand searches we track, and Bells of Steel accounted for 12.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about adjustable kettlebell brands, Bowflex appeared in all five answers and Bells of Steel in four. Bells of Steel was mentioned before Bowflex in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Bowflex, about 2 searches for every 1 for Bells of Steel
Who does AI mention more?
Bowflex, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Bells of Steel, named ahead of Bowflex in 3 of 5 answers
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Top adjustable kettlebell brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bowflex appeared in all five answers. Bells of Steel was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Bells of Steel was listed before Bowflex in three out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Rep Fitness1st- Bells of Steel2nd
- Bowflex3rd
PowerBlock4th
Titan Fitness5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Bowflex5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Rep Fitness5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Bells of Steel4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- PowerBlock4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Titan Fitness1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about adjustable kettlebell brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which adjustable kettlebell brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best adjustable kettlebell brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best adjustable kettlebell brand for compact home workouts?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best adjustable kettlebell”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“space saving kettlebell”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Bells of Steel or Bowflex more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bells of Steel and Bowflex by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five adjustable kettlebell brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Bowflex, Bells of Steel. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bowflex | Rep Fitness | Titan Fitness | Bells of Steel | PowerBlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 29.7% | 24.3% | 24.3% | 10.9% | 10.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 24.1% | 29.6% | 24.1% | 13.3% | 8.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 28.9% | 23.8% | 23.8% | 13% | 10.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.6% | 24.3% | 24.3% | 10.9% | 10.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 29.7% | 24.3% | 24.3% | 10.9% | 10.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 27.5% | 22.5% | 27.5% | 12.3% | 10.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 29% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 13% | 10.6% |
| May 2026 | 26.2% | 26.2% | 26.2% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 25% | 25% | 25% | 13.7% | 11.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 29% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 13% | 10.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 27.5% | 27.5% | 22.5% | 12.3% | 10.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 28.1% | 28.1% | 22.9% | 12.6% | 8.4% |
How has the Bells of Steel and Bowflex comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bowflex was ahead of Bells of Steel in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bells of Steel’s share of searches among adjustable kettlebell brands worldwide moved from 10.9% to 12.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.1K to 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bowflex’s share of searches among adjustable kettlebell brands worldwide moved from 29.7% to 28.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 90.5K.
How did search popularity change for adjustable kettlebell brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Bowflex gained share of searches among adjustable kettlebell brands worldwide, from 27.5% to 28.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Bells of Steel worldwide rose 22.4% over 12 measured months, from 33.1K to 40.5K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bells of Steel’s and Bowflex’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Bells of Steel
1 branded search term
- bells of steel
Bowflex
1 branded search term
- bowflex
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