Meinl vs Toca:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Meinl had more branded searches than Toca among hand drum brands worldwide. Meinl had about 14,800 branded searches, while Toca had 1,480. Meinl made up 64.4% of all hand drum brand searches we track, and Toca accounted for 6.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hand drum brands, Meinl appeared in three of the five answers and Toca in two. Meinl was mentioned before Toca in every answer.
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Top hand drum brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Meinl was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Toca was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Meinl was listed before Toca in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hand drum brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hand drum brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hand drum brand for rhythm practice?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“small hand drum”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“frame drum”
- 1
Remo
- 1
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 Meinl or Toca more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Meinl and Toca by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four hand drum brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Meinl, Toca. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Meinl | Remo | Toca | Roland |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 61% | 33.4% | 5% | 0.57% |
| Nov 2025 | 65.1% | 29.1% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 61.1% | 33.4% | 5% | 0.47% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.6% | 33.1% | 6% | 0.37% |
| Feb 2026 | 60.3% | 33% | 6% | 0.69% |
| Mar 2026 | 61.4% | 33.6% | 4.7% | 0.37% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.5% | 37.8% | 5.3% | 0.34% |
| May 2026 | 60.5% | 33.1% | 6% | 0.37% |
| Jun 2026 | 64.7% | 28.8% | 6.1% | 0.39% |
| Jul 2026 | 60.5% | 33.1% | 6% | 0.37% |
| Aug 2026 | 60.6% | 33.2% | 5.7% | 0.57% |
| Sep 2026 | 64.4% | 28.7% | 6.4% | 0.48% |
How has the Meinl and Toca comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Meinl was ahead of Toca in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Meinl’s share of searches among hand drum brands worldwide moved from 61% to 64.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Toca’s share of searches among hand drum brands worldwide moved from 5% to 6.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.5K.
How did search popularity change for hand drum brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Meinl gained share of searches among hand drum brands worldwide, from 60.6% to 64.4%.
In September 2026, Toca gained share of searches among hand drum brands worldwide, from 5.7% to 6.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Meinl’s and Toca’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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