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Jockey vs Smartwool:Which is searched more?

In September 2026, Jockey had more branded searches than Smartwool among boxer brief brands worldwide. Jockey was estimated to have 246K branded searches compared to Smartwool’s 90.5K, and held a 6.4% Share of Search versus Smartwool’s 2.4%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search among boxer brief brands worldwide in September 2026Which is more popular in search, Jockey or Smartwool?
Jockey6.4%246K searches
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Smartwool2.4%90.5K searches

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Which is more popular in search, Jockey or Smartwool?

Compare the boxer brief brands brands people 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.

Jockey and Smartwool among boxer brief brands worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for Jockey, Smartwool. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthCalvin KleinJockeyHanesSmartwool
Oct 202587.7%5.3%3.5%3.5%
Nov 202589.1%3.6%2.9%4.4%
Dec 202586%4.2%3.5%6.3%
Jan 202686.2%5.2%3.5%5.2%
Feb 202690.9%3.7%2.4%3%
Mar 202692.1%3.7%2.5%1.7%
Apr 202689.1%5.3%3.6%2%
May 202690%5.4%3%1.6%
Jun 202688%6.5%3.5%1.9%
Jul 202688%6.5%3.5%1.9%
Aug 202687.7%6.4%3.5%2.4%
Sep 202687.7%6.4%3.5%2.4%

How has the Jockey and Smartwool comparison changed over the last 12 months?

  • The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Smartwool took it in November 2025, Jockey took it in February 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Jockey’s estimated Share of Search among boxer brief brands worldwide moved from 5.3% to 6.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 201K to 246K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Smartwool’s estimated Share of Search among boxer brief brands worldwide moved from 3.5% to 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 135K to 90.5K.

How did search popularity change for boxer brief brands worldwide in September 2026?

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Jockey worldwide rose 22.4% over 12 measured months, from 201K to 246K in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Smartwool worldwide fell 33% over 12 measured months, from 135K to 90.5K in September 2026.

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How each brand is measured

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Jockey’s and Smartwool’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.

Jockey

1 branded search term

  • jockey underwear

Smartwool

1 branded search term

  • smartwool

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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