Boss vs MXR:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, Boss had more branded searches than MXR among guitar pedal brands worldwide. Boss was estimated to have 31.2K branded searches compared to MXR’s 18.1K, and held a 7.1% Share of Search versus MXR’s 4.1%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Boss or MXR?
Compare the guitar pedal 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 Boss, MXR. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Electro-Harmonix | Boss | TC Electronic | MXR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 76.5% | 11.9% | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 74.9% | 12.8% | 6.9% | 5.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 78.3% | 11.1% | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 77.7% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 75.7% | 12.8% | 6.9% | 4.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 76.2% | 14.3% | 5.7% | 3.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 78.5% | 9.6% | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| May 2026 | 78.6% | 9.5% | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 82.1% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 4% |
| Jul 2026 | 81.5% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 83.9% | 6.9% | 5.1% | 4.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 83.7% | 7.1% | 5.1% | 4.1% |
How has the Boss and MXR comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Boss was ahead of MXR in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Boss’ estimated Share of Search among guitar pedal brands worldwide moved from 11.9% to 7.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 38.3K to 31.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MXR’s estimated Share of Search among guitar pedal brands worldwide moved from 4.6% to 4.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for guitar pedal brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Boss’ and MXR’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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