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title: "Ear protection brands: Which are searched most?"
description: "Compare the ear protection brands people buy. Share of Search among Protector, Mack's, 3M Peltor, Moldex and Honeywell, the ear protection brands Brandwave compares worldwide, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. 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."
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# Ear protection brands: Which are searched most?

Compare the ear protection brands people buy. Share of Search among Protector, Mack's, 3M Peltor, Moldex and Honeywell, the ear protection brands Brandwave compares worldwide, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. 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.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: Ear protection brands
- **Market**: Global
- **Brands compared**: 5
- **Month measured**: Aug 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: Protector, 61.2%

## Which brand is most popular in search among ear protection brands worldwide?

- In August 2026, Protector was the most searched among ear protection brands worldwide, with an estimated 246K branded searches and 61.2% estimated Share of Search within this set.
- Mack's is in 2nd place, 32.1 percentage points behind at 29.1% Share of Search.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Protector’s estimated Share of Search among ear protection brands worldwide increased from 51.6% to 61.2%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Mack's’ estimated Share of Search among ear protection brands worldwide decreased from 36.2% to 29.1%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, 3M Peltor’s estimated Share of Search among ear protection brands worldwide decreased from 7.4% to 5.9%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Moldex’s estimated Share of Search among ear protection brands worldwide decreased from 4.6% to 3.7%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Protector’s estimated Share of Search among ear protection brands worldwide peaked at 65.4% in March 2026 and was lowest at 51.6% in November 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Mack's’ estimated Share of Search among ear protection brands worldwide peaked at 36.7% in December 2025 and was lowest at 25.4% in March 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, 3M Peltor’s estimated Share of Search among ear protection brands worldwide peaked at 7.4% in October 2025 and was lowest at 5% in July 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Moldex’s estimated Share of Search among ear protection brands worldwide peaked at 5% in January 2026 and was lowest at 3.7% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Honeywell held steady: its estimated Share of Search among ear protection brands worldwide moved less than 0.5 percentage points.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [Protector vs Mack's: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/macks-vs-protector): 61.2% against 29.1% Share of Search.
- [Protector vs 3M Peltor: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/3m-peltor-vs-protector): 61.2% against 5.9% Share of Search.
- [Protector vs Moldex: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/moldex-vs-protector): 61.2% against 3.7% Share of Search.
- [Mack's vs 3M Peltor: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/3m-peltor-vs-macks): 29.1% against 5.9% Share of Search.
- [Mack's vs Moldex: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/macks-vs-moldex): 29.1% against 3.7% Share of Search.
- [3M Peltor vs Moldex: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/3m-peltor-vs-moldex): 5.9% against 3.7% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for ear protection brands worldwide in August 2026?

- In August 2026, 3M Peltor gained estimated Share of Search among ear protection brands worldwide, from 5% to 5.9%.
- In August 2026, Protector lost estimated Share of Search among ear protection brands worldwide, from 62% to 61.2%.
- Moldex’s estimated Share of Search among ear protection brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 4.5% to 3.7% in August 2026.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Protector | 61.2% | 246K | 0.0% | Protector |
| 2 | Mack's | 29.1% | 117K | +1.1% | Mack's |
| 3 | 3M Peltor | 5.9% | 23.8K | +20.8% | 3M |
| 4 | Moldex | 3.7% | 14.8K | 0.0% | Moldex |
| 5 | Honeywell | 0.06% | 260 | -18.8% | Honeywell International |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | Protector | 165K | 51.6% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | Mack's | 116K | 36.2% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | 3M Peltor | 23.8K | 7.4% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Moldex | 14.8K | 4.6% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | Honeywell | 260 | 0.08% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | Protector | 165K | 51.6% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | Mack's | 116K | 36.2% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | 3M Peltor | 23.8K | 7.4% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Moldex | 14.8K | 4.6% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Honeywell | 320 | 0.1% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | Protector | 165K | 52.4% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | Mack's | 116K | 36.7% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | 3M Peltor | 19.4K | 6.2% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Moldex | 14.8K | 4.7% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Honeywell | 210 | 0.07% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | Protector | 201K | 55.8% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | Mack's | 117K | 32.5% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | 3M Peltor | 23.8K | 6.6% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Moldex | 18.1K | 5% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Honeywell | 210 | 0.06% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | Protector | 165K | 55.8% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | Mack's | 96.1K | 32.5% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | 3M Peltor | 19.7K | 6.7% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | Moldex | 14.8K | 5% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Honeywell | 260 | 0.09% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | Protector | 301K | 65.4% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | Mack's | 117K | 25.4% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | 3M Peltor | 23.8K | 5.2% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Moldex | 18.1K | 3.9% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Honeywell | 320 | 0.07% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | Protector | 246K | 61.3% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Mack's | 117K | 29.1% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | 3M Peltor | 23.8K | 5.9% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Moldex | 14.8K | 3.7% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Honeywell | 210 | 0.05% | 5 |
| May 2026 | Protector | 246K | 60.9% | 1 |
| May 2026 | Mack's | 116K | 28.6% | 2 |
| May 2026 | 3M Peltor | 23.8K | 5.9% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Moldex | 18.1K | 4.5% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Honeywell | 260 | 0.06% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | Protector | 201K | 57.3% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | Mack's | 116K | 32.9% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | 3M Peltor | 19.4K | 5.5% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | Moldex | 14.8K | 4.2% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Honeywell | 260 | 0.07% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | Protector | 246K | 62% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Mack's | 116K | 29.2% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | 3M Peltor | 19.7K | 5% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Moldex | 14.8K | 3.7% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Honeywell | 320 | 0.08% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | Protector | 246K | 61.2% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Mack's | 117K | 29.1% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | 3M Peltor | 23.8K | 5.9% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Moldex | 14.8K | 3.7% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Honeywell | 260 | 0.06% | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | 3M Peltor | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Honeywell | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Mack's | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Moldex | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Protector | — | — | — |

## What is being compared

- **3M Peltor**: Measured on the search terms “3m peltor” and “peltor earmuffs”, summed into one figure.
- **Honeywell**: Measured on the search term “honeywell nz”.
- **Mack's**: Measured on the search terms “mack s”, “macks” and “macks earplug”, summed into one figure.
- **Moldex**: Measured on the search term “moldex”.
- **Protector**: Measured on the search term “protector”.

- [3M Peltor](/demand/global-en/brands/3m-peltor)
- [Honeywell](/demand/global-en/brands/honeywell)
- [Mack's](/demand/global-en/brands/macks)
- [Moldex](/demand/global-en/brands/moldex)
- [Protector](/demand/global-en/brands/protector)

## Methodology

- [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among ear protection brands worldwide?

In August 2026, Protector was the most searched among ear protection brands worldwide, with an estimated 246K branded searches and 61.2% estimated Share of Search within this set. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

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