Air compressors:Which are searched most?
In September 2026, Atlas Copco was the most searched among air compressors worldwide, with an estimated 165K branded searches and 77.6% estimated Share of Search within this set. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Atlas Copco77.6%
Kaeser8.5%
CompAir7%
Gardner Denver7%
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Compare the air compressors people choose between. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Atlas Copco, Kaeser, CompAir, Gardner Denver. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Atlas Copco | Kaeser | CompAir | Gardner Denver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 79.8% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 7.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 79.8% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 7.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 80.9% | 7.3% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 81.7% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 6% |
| Feb 2026 | 78.6% | 8.6% | 5.8% | 7% |
| Mar 2026 | 79.8% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 7.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 78.6% | 8.6% | 5.8% | 7% |
| May 2026 | 78.6% | 8.6% | 5.8% | 7% |
| Jun 2026 | 78.6% | 8.6% | 5.8% | 7% |
| Jul 2026 | 78.6% | 8.6% | 5.8% | 7% |
| Aug 2026 | 77.6% | 8.5% | 7% | 7% |
| Sep 2026 | 77.6% | 8.5% | 7% | 7% |
This month’s ranking, September 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 77.6% | 165K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 8.5% | 18.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7% | 14.8K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7% | 14.8K | 0% | 0 points |
77.6%
Held 1st. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.
Kaeser8.5%
Held 2nd. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
CompAir7%
Held 3rd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7%
Held 4th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between leading brands
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Which brand is most popular in search among air compressors worldwide?
4 brands
In September 2026, Atlas Copco was the most searched among air compressors worldwide, with an estimated 165K branded searches and 77.6% estimated Share of Search within this set. Kaeser is in 2nd place, 69.1 percentage points behind at 8.5% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Copco | 79.8% → 77.6% | 81.7%Jan 2026 | 77.6%Aug 2026 | 1st |
| Kaeser | 7.2% → 8.5% | 8.6%Feb 2026 | 7.2%Nov 2025 | 3rd → 2nd |
| CompAir | 5.9% → 7% | 7%Aug 2026 | 4.9%Jan 2026 | 4th → 3rd |
| Gardner Denver | 7.2% → 7% | 7.2%Oct 2025 | 5.9%Dec 2025 | 2nd → 4th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Atlas Copco’s estimated Share of Search among air compressors worldwide decreased from 79.8% to 77.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kaeser’s estimated Share of Search among air compressors worldwide increased from 7.2% to 8.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CompAir’s estimated Share of Search among air compressors worldwide increased from 5.9% to 7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Atlas Copco’s estimated Share of Search among air compressors worldwide peaked at 81.7% in January 2026 and was lowest at 77.6% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kaeser’s estimated Share of Search among air compressors worldwide peaked at 8.6% in February 2026 and was lowest at 7.2% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CompAir’s estimated Share of Search among air compressors worldwide peaked at 7% in August 2026 and was lowest at 4.9% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gardner Denver’s estimated Share of Search among air compressors worldwide peaked at 7.2% in October 2025 and was lowest at 5.9% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kaeser rose from 3rd to 2nd among air compressors worldwide.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CompAir rose from 4th to 3rd among air compressors worldwide.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gardner Denver fell from 2nd to 4th among air compressors worldwide.
How did search popularity change for air compressors worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Gardner Denver worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 18.1K to 14.8K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Atlas Copco worldwide fell 17.9% over 12 measured months, from 201K to 165K in September 2026.
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