Bell vs Kask:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Kask had more branded searches than Bell among bike helmet brands worldwide. Kask had about 135,000 branded searches, while Bell had 74,000. Kask made up 25.2% of all bike helmet brand searches we track, and Bell accounted for 13.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bike helmet brands, Bell appeared in one of the five answers and Kask in none.
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Top bike helmet brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bell was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Kask did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Giro5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Smith5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Specialized4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
POC4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bontrager2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bell1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kask0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which bike helmet brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best bike helmet brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best bike helmet brand for road cycling?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best bike helmet”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cycling helmet”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Bell or Kask more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bell and Kask by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven bike helmet brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Kask, Bell. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Specialized | Kask | Bell | Giro | POC | Bontrager | Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.4% | 25.7% | 17.2% | 10.7% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 1% |
| Nov 2025 | 29.7% | 29.7% | 13.3% | 12.6% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 0.97% |
| Dec 2025 | 28% | 22.8% | 15.3% | 17.6% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 27.9% | 22.8% | 15.3% | 17.4% | 10.2% | 5.6% | 0.74% |
| Feb 2026 | 29.5% | 24.1% | 16.2% | 12.6% | 10.8% | 5.9% | 0.79% |
| Mar 2026 | 33% | 27.1% | 14.8% | 10.5% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 37% | 24.8% | 13.6% | 9.9% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 36.9% | 24.8% | 13.6% | 10.1% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 33.9% | 27.9% | 15.3% | 9.1% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.1% | 26.3% | 11.8% | 16.8% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.2% | 23% | 12.6% | 14.8% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.5% | 25.2% | 13.8% | 9.7% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 1.2% |
How has the Bell and Kask comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Kask was ahead of Bell in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bell’s share of searches among bike helmet brands worldwide moved from 17.2% to 13.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90.5K to 74K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kask’s share of searches among bike helmet brands worldwide moved from 25.7% to 25.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 135K.
How did search popularity change for bike helmet brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Bell overtook Giro to rank 3rd among bike helmet brands worldwide, with 13.8% of the searches.
In September 2026, Kask gained share of searches among bike helmet brands worldwide, from 23% to 25.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bell’s and Kask’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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