Brother vs Zebra:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Brother had more branded searches than Zebra among label machine brands worldwide. Brother had about 201,000 branded searches, while Zebra had 12,100. Brother made up 49.5% of all label machine brand searches we track, and Zebra accounted for 3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about label machine brands, Brother appeared in all five answers and Zebra in three. Brother was mentioned before Zebra in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Brother, about 17 searches for every 1 for Zebra
Who does AI mention more?
Brother, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Brother, named ahead of Zebra in 3 of 4 answers
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Top label machine brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Brother appeared in all five answers. Zebra was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Brother was listed before Zebra in three out of four answers.
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Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which label machine brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best label machine brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best label machine brand for home organisation?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“label maker for office”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“portable label printer”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Brother or Zebra more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Brother and Zebra by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four label machine brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Brother, Zebra. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Brother | DYMO | Zebra | Brady |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.2% | 49.6% | 4% | 2.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.6% | 49.2% | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.4% | 48.6% | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.6% | 46.2% | 3.6% | 1.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.6% | 46.6% | 3.5% | 2.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.6% | 46.6% | 3.5% | 2.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.2% | 45.2% | 3.6% | 2% |
| May 2026 | 49.2% | 45.2% | 3.6% | 2% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.3% | 42.9% | 3.8% | 2.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.1% | 40.8% | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.6% | 43.6% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 49.5% | 45.9% | 3% | 1.6% |
How has the Brother and Zebra comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Brother was ahead of Zebra in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Brother’s share of searches among label machine brands worldwide moved from 44.2% to 49.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 201K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zebra’s share of searches among label machine brands worldwide moved from 4% to 3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 12.1K.
How did search popularity change for label machine brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Brother lost share of searches among label machine brands worldwide, from 51.6% to 49.5%.
Zebra’s share of searches among label machine brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.8% to 3% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Brother’s and Zebra’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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