Insta360 vs Zhiyun:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Zhiyun had more branded searches than Insta360 among camera gimbal brands worldwide. Zhiyun had about 8,100 branded searches, while Insta360 had 6,650. Zhiyun made up 3.9% of all camera gimbal brand searches we track, and Insta360 accounted for 3.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about camera gimbal brands, Zhiyun appeared in all five answers and Insta360 in two. Zhiyun was mentioned before Insta360 in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Zhiyun, about 22% more searches than Insta360
Who does AI mention more?
Zhiyun, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Zhiyun, named ahead of Insta360 in every answer
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Top camera gimbal brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Zhiyun appeared in all five answers. Insta360 was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Zhiyun was listed before Insta360 in every answer.
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.
DJI5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Zhiyun5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
FeiyuTech3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Insta3602 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hohem2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Benro1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Moza1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about camera gimbal brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which camera gimbal brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best camera gimbal brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best camera gimbal brand for smooth video shots?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gimbal for camera”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gimbal for mirrorless”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Insta360 or Zhiyun more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Insta360 and Zhiyun by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven camera gimbal brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Zhiyun, Insta360. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | DJI | Zhiyun | Insta360 | Benro | FeiyuTech | Hohem | Moza |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 80.1% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 82.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 81.1% | 4% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 81.9% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 81.8% | 4.1% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 0.97% |
| Mar 2026 | 80.8% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 0.96% |
| Apr 2026 | 81.9% | 4.1% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 0.97% |
| May 2026 | 83.7% | 4% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.79% |
| Jun 2026 | 83.3% | 3.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.84% |
| Jul 2026 | 84.5% | 3.5% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.86% |
| Aug 2026 | 85.1% | 3.1% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.76% |
| Sep 2026 | 85.9% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.76% |
Insta360 sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “insta360 flow”.
How has the Insta360 and Zhiyun comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Insta360 took it in December 2025, Zhiyun took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Insta360’s share of searches among camera gimbal brands worldwide moved from 4.2% to 3.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 6.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zhiyun’s share of searches among camera gimbal brands worldwide moved from 5.1% to 3.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.9K to 8.1K.
How did search popularity change for camera gimbal brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Zhiyun overtook Insta360 to rank 2nd among camera gimbal brands worldwide, with 3.9% of the searches.
In September 2026, Insta360 lost share of searches among camera gimbal brands worldwide, from 3.9% to 3.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Insta360’s and Zhiyun’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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