Bellroy vs JanSport:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, JanSport had more branded searches than Bellroy among laptop backpack brands worldwide. JanSport had about 447,000 branded searches, while Bellroy had 201,000. JanSport made up 21.7% of all laptop backpack brand searches we track, and Bellroy accounted for 9.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about laptop backpack brands, Bellroy appeared in two of the five answers and JanSport in one. Bellroy was mentioned before JanSport in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
JanSport, about 2 searches for every 1 for Bellroy
Who does AI mention more?
Bellroy, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, JanSport in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Bellroy, named ahead of JanSport in 2 of 2 answers
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Top laptop backpack brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bellroy was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. JanSport was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Bellroy was listed before JanSport in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Thule3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Osprey3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Timbuk23 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Aer3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Samsonite2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Bellroy2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- JanSport1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ogio0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which laptop backpack brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best laptop backpack brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best laptop backpack brand for everyday commuting?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best laptop backpack”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“light laptop backpack”
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 Bellroy or JanSport more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bellroy and JanSport by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight laptop backpack brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for JanSport, Bellroy. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Samsonite | JanSport | Thule | Bellroy | Osprey | Timbuk2 | Aer | Ogio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.3% | 16.1% | 16.2% | 10.8% | 6% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.5% | 13.4% | 14.9% | 10% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.1% | 14.9% | 16.6% | 11.1% | 6.2% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.1% | 17.7% | 19.4% | 8.7% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.9% | 19.9% | 15.7% | 8.6% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.7% | 18.1% | 18.2% | 9.9% | 6.8% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.8% | 16.8% | 18.7% | 10.2% | 7% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 37.9% | 18.5% | 20.7% | 9.3% | 7.7% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 36% | 26.8% | 16.1% | 8.8% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 28.6% | 44.3% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 0.95% | 0.95% |
| Aug 2026 | 27.6% | 46.2% | 10.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.91% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.9% | 21.7% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 8.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
How has the Bellroy and JanSport comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- JanSport was ahead of Bellroy in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bellroy’s share of searches among laptop backpack brands worldwide moved from 10.8% to 9.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 201K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, JanSport’s share of searches among laptop backpack brands worldwide moved from 16.1% to 21.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 300K to 447K.
How did search popularity change for laptop backpack brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Samsonite overtook JanSport to become the leader among laptop backpack brands worldwide, with 39.9% of the searches.
In September 2026, Bellroy gained share of searches among laptop backpack brands worldwide, from 6.8% to 9.8%.
In September 2026, JanSport lost share of searches among laptop backpack brands worldwide, from 46.2% to 21.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bellroy’s and JanSport’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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