Kobo vs Onyx Boox:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, Kobo had more branded searches than Onyx Boox among e-reader brands worldwide. Kobo was estimated to have 823K branded searches compared to Onyx Boox’s 273K, and held a 15% Share of Search versus Onyx Boox’s 5%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Kobo or Onyx Boox?
Compare the e-reader 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 Kobo, Onyx Boox. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Kindle | Kobo | reMarkable | Onyx Boox | Boox | PocketBook | Nook |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 64% | 12.9% | 12.9% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 0.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 65.5% | 13.2% | 10.8% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 0.11% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.7% | 15.6% | 10.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 0.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.6% | 15.8% | 10.6% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.6% | 15.9% | 10.6% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 63.7% | 15.7% | 10.5% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 0.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.9% | 15.9% | 8.7% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 0.1% |
| May 2026 | 63.6% | 15.6% | 10.4% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 0.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 63.6% | 15.6% | 10.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 0.13% |
| Jul 2026 | 64.9% | 15.9% | 8.7% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 61.2% | 18.3% | 10.1% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 61.1% | 15% | 12.3% | 5% | 4.5% | 2% | 0.08% |
How has the Kobo and Onyx Boox comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Kobo was ahead of Onyx Boox in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kobo’s estimated Share of Search among e-reader brands worldwide moved from 12.9% to 15%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 673K to 823K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Onyx Boox’s estimated Share of Search among e-reader brands worldwide moved from 4.2% to 5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 219K to 273K.
How did search popularity change for e-reader brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Onyx Boox gained estimated Share of Search among e-reader brands worldwide, from 4.2% to 5%.
In September 2026, Kobo lost estimated Share of Search among e-reader brands worldwide, from 18.3% to 15%.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kobo’s and Onyx Boox’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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