Bluefin vs Red Paddle Co:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Bluefin had more branded searches than Red Paddle Co among inflatable paddle board brands worldwide. Bluefin had about 60,500 branded searches, while Red Paddle Co had 6,000. Bluefin made up 59.2% of all inflatable paddle board brand searches we track, and Red Paddle Co accounted for 5.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about inflatable paddle board brands, Red Paddle Co appeared in three of the five answers and Bluefin in none.
Who do people search for more?
Bluefin, about 10 searches for every 1 for Red Paddle Co
Who does AI mention more?
Red Paddle Co, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Bluefin in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Red Paddle Co, the only one of the two named
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Top inflatable paddle board brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Red Paddle Co was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Bluefin 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.
- ISLE1st
BOTE1st
iRocker3rd
Red Paddle Co4th
Bluefin–
Body Glove–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- ISLE4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
BOTE4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Red Paddle Co3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
iRocker3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bluefin0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Body Glove0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about inflatable paddle board brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which inflatable paddle board brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best inflatable paddle board brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best inflatable paddle board brand for calm water?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best inflatable paddle board”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“portable paddle board”
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 Bluefin or Red Paddle Co more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bluefin and Red Paddle Co by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six inflatable paddle board brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Bluefin, Red Paddle Co. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bluefin | Body Glove | Red Paddle Co | ISLE | BOTE | iRocker |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 58.3% | 31.9% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.8% | 35.3% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.9% | 45.9% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.6% | 42.2% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.91% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.7% | 35.2% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 3% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.7% | 34.6% | 4.5% | 3.8% | 3.6% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.1% | 29% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 4.9% | 2.5% |
| May 2026 | 46% | 30.8% | 7.5% | 7.6% | 4.8% | 3.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.2% | 28.3% | 10.7% | 10.1% | 4.9% | 3.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 44.2% | 24.2% | 11.2% | 11% | 5.5% | 3.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.1% | 22.8% | 10.6% | 8.5% | 4% | 3% |
| Sep 2026 | 59.2% | 26.5% | 5.9% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
How has the Bluefin and Red Paddle Co comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bluefin was ahead of Red Paddle Co in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bluefin’s share of searches among inflatable paddle board brands worldwide moved from 58.3% to 59.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 60.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Red Paddle Co’s share of searches among inflatable paddle board brands worldwide moved from 3.7% to 5.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.8K to 6K.
How did search popularity change for inflatable paddle board brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Bluefin gained share of searches among inflatable paddle board brands worldwide, from 51.1% to 59.2%.

In September 2026, Red Paddle Co lost share of searches among inflatable paddle board brands worldwide, from 10.6% to 5.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bluefin’s and Red Paddle Co’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.
Bluefin
1 branded search term
- bluefin
Red Paddle Co
2 branded search terms
- red paddle
- red paddle co
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