Carlton vs Li-Ning:Which is searched more?
In August 2026, Carlton had more branded searches than Li-Ning among badminton brands worldwide. Carlton was estimated to have 368K branded searches compared to Li-Ning’s 201K, and held a 33.9% Share of Search versus Li-Ning’s 18.5%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Carlton or Li-Ning?
Compare the badminton brands players buy. 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 Carlton, Li-Ning. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Carlton | Li-Ning |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 24.3% | 13.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 25.6% | 17.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 24.3% | 16.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 20.2% | 16.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 24.4% | 13.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 29.7% | 16.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.7% | 16.3% |
| May 2026 | 29.7% | 16.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 19.8% | 44.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.6% | 19.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.9% | 18.5% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — |
How has the Carlton and Li-Ning comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 11 months ending August 2026: Li-Ning took it in June 2026, Carlton took it in July 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Carlton’s estimated Share of Search among badminton brands worldwide moved from 24.3% to 33.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 246K to 368K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Li-Ning’s estimated Share of Search among badminton brands worldwide moved from 13.3% to 18.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 135K to 201K.
How did search popularity change for badminton brands worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Carlton overtook Yonex to take the highest estimated Share of Search among badminton brands worldwide, at 33.9%.
In August 2026, Li-Ning lost estimated Share of Search among badminton brands worldwide, from 19.8% to 18.5%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Carlton’s and Li-Ning’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.
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