DW vs Mapex:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, DW had more branded searches than Mapex among drum stool brands worldwide. DW was estimated to have 27.1K branded searches compared to Mapex’s 18.1K, and held a 30.4% Share of Search versus Mapex’s 20.3%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, DW or Mapex?
Compare the drum stool 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.
Share of Search by month for DW, Mapex. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | DW | Pearl | Mapex | Tama | Roc-N-Soc | Gibraltar | Roland |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 30.1% | 30.1% | 16.4% | 20.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.9% | 26.9% | 18% | 18% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.07% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.5% | 25.8% | 17.2% | 21.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.07% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.9% | 29.9% | 16.4% | 20.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 29.9% | 29.9% | 16.3% | 20% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.7% | 28.7% | 19.1% | 19.1% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 30.5% | 24.9% | 20.3% | 20.3% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 30.4% | 24.9% | 20.3% | 20.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 27.2% | 33.2% | 18.1% | 18.1% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 18.7% | 50.9% | 12.5% | 15.2% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 24% | 43.8% | 13.1% | 16% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | 30.4% | 24.9% | 20.3% | 20.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.08% |
How has the DW and Mapex comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- DW was ahead of Mapex in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DW’s estimated Share of Search among drum stool brands worldwide moved from 30.1% to 30.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.1K to 27.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mapex’s estimated Share of Search among drum stool brands worldwide moved from 16.4% to 20.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for drum stool brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, DW overtook Pearl to become the leader among drum stool brands worldwide, with 30.4% estimated Share of Search.
In September 2026, Mapex overtook Tama to rank 3rd among drum stool brands worldwide, with 20.3% estimated Share of Search.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DW’s and Mapex’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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