Dunelm vs IKEA:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, IKEA had more branded searches than Dunelm among curtain brands worldwide. IKEA had about 55.6 million branded searches, while Dunelm had 3.4 million. IKEA made up 85.2% of all curtain brand searches we track, and Dunelm accounted for 5.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about curtain brands, IKEA appeared in four of the five answers and Dunelm in none.
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Top curtain brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, IKEA was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Dunelm 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.
IKEA4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pottery Barn4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
West Elm3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Dunelm0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
John Lewis0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Next0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hillarys0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Habitat0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which curtain brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best curtain brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best curtain brand for living room windows?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“blackout curtains”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best curtains”
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 19, 2026.
Is Dunelm or IKEA more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Dunelm and IKEA by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight curtain brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for IKEA, Dunelm. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | IKEA | Dunelm | John Lewis | Pottery Barn | West Elm | Next | Hillarys | Habitat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 83.5% | 6.1% | 5% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.11% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 79.5% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 0.13% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 80.9% | 6% | 7.3% | 4% | 1.8% | 0.11% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 82.9% | 6.1% | 5% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 0.11% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 82.9% | 6.1% | 5% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 0.13% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 81.9% | 6% | 6% | 4% | 1.8% | 0.16% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 83.5% | 6.1% | 5% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.17% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 83.1% | 6.1% | 5% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 83.5% | 6.1% | 5% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.17% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 83.8% | 5% | 5% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 0.17% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 84.3% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.14% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 85.2% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 0.14% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
How has the Dunelm and IKEA comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- IKEA was ahead of Dunelm in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dunelm’s share of searches among curtain brands worldwide moved from 6.1% to 5.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.1M to 3.4M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, IKEA’s share of searches among curtain brands worldwide moved from 83.5% to 85.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 55.6M.
How did search popularity change for curtain brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, IKEA gained share of searches among curtain brands worldwide, from 84.3% to 85.2%.
In September 2026, Dunelm lost share of searches among curtain brands worldwide, from 6.2% to 5.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dunelm’s and IKEA’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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