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Pergo vs Tarkett:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Tarkett had more branded searches than Pergo among flooring worldwide. Tarkett had about 74,000 branded searches, while Pergo had 22,200. Tarkett made up 41% of all flooring searches we track, and Pergo accounted for 12.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about flooring, Pergo appeared in three of the five answers and Tarkett in none.

Among flooring worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Tarkett, about 3 searches for every 1 for Pergo

Tarkett 74K searchesPergo 22.2K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Pergo, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Tarkett in 0

Pergo in 3 of 5Tarkett in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Pergo, the only one of the two named

Pergo first in 2Tarkett never named

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Top flooring in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Pergo was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Tarkett 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.

  1. COREtec1st
  2. Shaw2nd
  3. Pergo3rd
  4. Tarkett–
  5. Quick-Step–
  6. Armstrong Flooring–
  7. Kahrs–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • COREtec3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Pergo3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Shaw3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Tarkett0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Quick-Step0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Armstrong Flooring0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Kahrs0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about flooring

5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which flooring brand should I buy?”

    1. 1COREtec
    2. 2Pergo
    3. 3Shaw
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best flooring brands?”

    1. 1COREtec
    2. 2Shaw
    3. 3Pergo
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best flooring brand for a home renovation?”

    1. 1Shaw
    2. 2COREtec
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “laminate flooring”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “vinyl flooring”

      1. 1Pergo

    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 21, 2026.

    Is Pergo or Tarkett more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for Pergo and Tarkett by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven flooring we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

    Pergo and Tarkett among flooring worldwide, by month

    Share of searches by month for Tarkett, Pergo. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthTarkettCOREtecPergoShawQuick-StepArmstrong FlooringKahrs
    Oct 202540.2%22.8%12%14.7%4.8%4.4%1.1%
    Nov 202542.3%23.9%10.4%12.7%5%4.6%1.1%
    Dec 202542%22.9%12.6%12.6%4.3%4.6%1.1%
    Jan 202639.2%24%11.7%14.3%5.2%4.3%1.3%
    Feb 202642.2%23.9%10.3%12.6%5.2%4.6%1.1%
    Mar 202638.3%26.5%14%11.5%4.5%4.2%1%
    Apr 202639.1%22.1%17.5%11.7%4.2%4.3%1%
    May 202632.5%22.5%26.6%9.8%4.3%3.6%0.83%
    Jun 202634.8%22.5%23.3%10.4%4.2%3.8%0.89%
    Jul 202638.8%25.1%14.2%11.6%4.9%4.2%1%
    Aug 202639.7%25.7%11.9%11.9%5.2%4.3%1.3%
    Sep 202641%23.2%12.3%12.3%5.7%4.5%1.1%

    How has the Pergo and Tarkett comparison changed over the last 12 months?

    3 findings
    • Tarkett was ahead of Pergo in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pergo’s share of searches among flooring worldwide moved from 12% to 12.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 22.2K.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tarkett’s share of searches among flooring worldwide moved from 40.2% to 41%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90.5K to 74K.

    How did search popularity change for flooring worldwide in September 2026?

    2 changes
    1. In September 2026, Tarkett gained share of searches among flooring worldwide, from 39.7% to 41%.

    2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Pergo worldwide fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 27.1K to 22.2K in September 2026.

    How are branded searches counted?

    2 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pergo’s and Tarkett’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.

    Pergo

    1 branded search term

    • pergo flooring

    Tarkett

    1 branded search term

    • tarkett

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