Dr. Martens vs UGG:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, UGG had more branded searches than Dr. Martens among boot brands worldwide. UGG was estimated to have 6.1M branded searches compared to Dr. Martens’ 1.8M, and held a 57% Share of Search versus Dr. Martens’ 17%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Dr. Martens or UGG?
Compare the boot brands people buy for work, fashion and weekends. 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 UGG, Dr. Martens. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | UGG | Timberland | Dr. Martens | Blundstone | Redback | Merrell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 59% | 21.6% | 14.5% | 4.3% | 0.39% | 0.17% |
| Nov 2025 | 65.3% | 19.7% | 10.8% | 3.9% | 0.24% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.7% | 19.2% | 12.8% | 3.9% | 0.28% | 0.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.5% | 24.4% | 16.3% | 4% | 0.44% | 0.24% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.4% | 27.1% | 18.1% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.5% | 28.4% | 23.2% | 4.7% | 0.77% | 0.51% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.1% | 35.1% | 23.4% | 4.7% | 0.95% | 0.78% |
| May 2026 | 39.8% | 32.5% | 21.7% | 4.4% | 0.88% | 0.88% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.7% | 32.5% | 21.7% | 4.4% | 0.88% | 0.88% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.1% | 32.7% | 21.8% | 3.6% | 0.89% | 0.89% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.7% | 27.2% | 18.2% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 57% | 20.9% | 17% | 4.2% | 0.56% | 0.38% |
How has the Dr. Martens and UGG comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- UGG was ahead of Dr. Martens in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dr. Martens’ estimated Share of Search among boot brands worldwide moved from 14.5% to 17%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.2M to 1.8M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, UGG’s estimated Share of Search among boot brands worldwide moved from 59% to 57%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.1M to 6.1M.
How did search popularity change for boot brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, UGG gained estimated Share of Search among boot brands worldwide, from 49.7% to 57%.
In September 2026, Dr. Martens lost estimated Share of Search among boot brands worldwide, from 18.2% to 17%.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dr. Martens’ and UGG’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.
Dr. Martens
1 branded search term
- drmartens
UGG
1 branded search term
- ugg
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