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DYMO vs Zebra:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, DYMO had more branded searches than Zebra among label machine brands worldwide. DYMO had about 186,000 branded searches, while Zebra had 12,100. DYMO made up 45.9% 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, DYMO and Zebra each appeared in three of the five answers. DYMO and Zebra were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.

Among label machine brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

DYMO, about 15 searches for every 1 for Zebra

DYMO 186K searchesZebra 12.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.

DYMO in 3 of 5Zebra in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.

DYMO first in 2Zebra first in 2

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Top label machine brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, DYMO was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Zebra was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. DYMO and Zebra were each listed first in two of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Brother1st
  2. Zebra2nd
  3. DYMO3rd
  4. Brady4th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Brother5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • DYMO3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Zebra3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Brady2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which label machine brand should I buy?”

    1. 1Brother
    2. 2Zebra
    3. 3DYMO
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best label machine brands?”

    1. 1Brother
    2. 2DYMO
    3. 3Zebra
    4. 4Brady
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best label machine brand for home organisation?”

    1. 1Brother
    2. 2DYMO
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “label maker for office”

    1. 1Brother
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “portable label printer”

    1. 1Zebra
    2. 2Brother
    3. 3Brady

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is DYMO or Zebra more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for DYMO 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.

DYMO and Zebra among label machine brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for DYMO, Zebra. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthBrotherDYMOZebraBrady
Oct 202544.2%49.6%4%2.2%
Nov 202545.6%49.2%3.3%1.8%
Dec 202546.4%48.6%3.4%1.5%
Jan 202648.6%46.2%3.6%1.6%
Feb 202647.6%46.6%3.5%2.3%
Mar 202647.6%46.6%3.5%2.3%
Apr 202649.2%45.2%3.6%2%
May 202649.2%45.2%3.6%2%
Jun 202651.3%42.9%3.8%2.1%
Jul 202654.1%40.8%3.3%1.8%
Aug 202651.6%43.6%3.1%1.7%
Sep 202649.5%45.9%3%1.6%

How has the DYMO and Zebra comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • DYMO was ahead of Zebra in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DYMO’s share of searches among label machine brands worldwide moved from 49.6% to 45.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 185K to 186K.
  • 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
  1. In September 2026, DYMO gained share of searches among label machine brands worldwide, from 43.6% to 45.9%.

  2. 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?

5 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DYMO’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.

DYMO

4 branded search terms

  • dymo
  • dymo label maker
  • dymo labelwriter450
  • dymo letratag

Zebra

1 branded search term

  • zebra label printer

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