Industrial automation platforms:Which brands are most popular in search?
In August 2026, Siemens was the most searched among industrial automation platforms worldwide, with an estimated 1.2M branded searches and 50.2% estimated Share of Search within this set. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
- Siemens50.2%
ABB22.6%
Schneider Electric22.6%
- Rockwell Automation4.5%
Honeywell0.01%
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Compare the platforms that automate factories. 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 Siemens, ABB, Schneider Electric, Rockwell Automation. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Siemens | ABB | Schneider Electric | Rockwell Automation | Honeywell |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.8% | 26.4% | 21.5% | 4.3% | 0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 55.3% | 20.3% | 20.3% | 4.1% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.8% | 23.8% | 19.5% | 3.9% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.2% | 22.6% | 22.6% | 4.5% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.2% | 22.6% | 22.6% | 4.5% | 0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.8% | 21.5% | 26.4% | 4.3% | 0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 50.2% | 22.6% | 22.6% | 4.5% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 50.2% | 22.6% | 22.6% | 4.5% | 0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.2% | 22.6% | 22.6% | 4.5% | 0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 50.2% | 22.6% | 22.6% | 4.5% | 0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.2% | 22.6% | 22.6% | 4.5% | 0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
This month’s ranking, August 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 50.2% | 1.2M | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.6% | 550K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 22.6% | 550K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.5% | 110K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.01% | 260 | -18.8% | 0 points |
1.Siemens
50.2%
Held 1st. 1.2M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.
22.6%
Held 2nd. 550K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
22.6%
Held 3rd. 550K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.5%
Held 4th. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.01%
Held 5th. 260 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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Which brand is most popular in search among industrial automation platforms worldwide?
5 brands
In August 2026, Siemens was the most searched among industrial automation platforms worldwide, with an estimated 1.2M branded searches and 50.2% estimated Share of Search within this set. ABB is in 2nd place, 27.6 percentage points behind at 22.6% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siemens | 47.8% → 50.2% | 55.3%Nov 2025 | 47.8%Mar 2026 | 1st |
| ABB | 26.4% → 22.6% | 26.4%Oct 2025 | 20.3%Nov 2025 | 2nd |
| Schneider Electric | 21.5% → 22.6% | 26.4%Mar 2026 | 19.5%Dec 2025 | 3rd |
| Rockwell Automation | 4.3% → 4.5% | 4.5%Jan 2026 | 3.9%Dec 2025 | 4th |
| Honeywell | 0.01% | 0.01%Jul 2026 | <0.01%Jan 2026 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Siemens’ estimated Share of Search among industrial automation platforms worldwide increased from 47.8% to 50.2%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, ABB’s estimated Share of Search among industrial automation platforms worldwide decreased from 26.4% to 22.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Schneider Electric’s estimated Share of Search among industrial automation platforms worldwide increased from 21.5% to 22.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Siemens’ estimated Share of Search among industrial automation platforms worldwide peaked at 55.3% in November 2025 and was lowest at 47.8% in March 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, ABB’s estimated Share of Search among industrial automation platforms worldwide peaked at 26.4% in October 2025 and was lowest at 20.3% in November 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Schneider Electric’s estimated Share of Search among industrial automation platforms worldwide peaked at 26.4% in March 2026 and was lowest at 19.5% in December 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Rockwell Automation and Honeywell held steady: their estimated Share of Search among industrial automation platforms worldwide each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for industrial automation platforms worldwide in August 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for ABB worldwide fell 18.3% over 11 measured months, from 673K to 550K in August 2026.
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