Lifts and elevators:Which are searched most?
In September 2026, Otis was the most searched among lifts and elevators worldwide, with an estimated 368K branded searches and 47.2% estimated Share of Search within this set. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Compare the lifts and elevators people choose between. 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 Otis, KONE, Schindler. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Otis | KONE | Schindler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50.1% | 27.4% | 22.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.3% | 28.6% | 19.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.7% | 23.6% | 23.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.8% | 26.1% | 26.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.3% | 28.6% | 19.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.1% | 27.4% | 22.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.2% | 31.6% | 21.2% |
| May 2026 | 47.2% | 31.6% | 21.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.3% | 57.2% | 11.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.7% | 48.5% | 11.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.1% | 32.8% | 18% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.2% | 38.6% | 14.1% |
This month’s ranking, September 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 47.2% | 368K | 0% | -1.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 38.6% | 301K | +22.4% | +5.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.1% | 110K | -18.5% | -3.9 points |
Compare search popularity between leading brands
Which brand is most popular in search among lifts and elevators worldwide?
3 brands
In September 2026, Otis was the most searched among lifts and elevators worldwide, with an estimated 368K branded searches and 47.2% estimated Share of Search within this set. KONE is in 2nd place, 8.6 percentage points behind at 38.6% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Otis | 50.1% → 47.2% | 52.7%Dec 2025 | 31.3%Jun 2026 | 1st |
 KONE | 27.4% → 38.6% | 57.2%Jun 2026 | 23.6%Dec 2025 | 2nd |
 Schindler | 22.5% → 14.1% | 26.1%Jan 2026 | 11.5%Jun 2026 | 3rd |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Otis’ estimated Share of Search among lifts and elevators worldwide decreased from 50.1% to 47.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KONE’s estimated Share of Search among lifts and elevators worldwide increased from 27.4% to 38.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Schindler’s estimated Share of Search among lifts and elevators worldwide decreased from 22.5% to 14.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Otis’ estimated Share of Search among lifts and elevators worldwide peaked at 52.7% in December 2025 and was lowest at 31.3% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KONE’s estimated Share of Search among lifts and elevators worldwide peaked at 57.2% in June 2026 and was lowest at 23.6% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Schindler’s estimated Share of Search among lifts and elevators worldwide peaked at 26.1% in January 2026 and was lowest at 11.5% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for lifts and elevators worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, KONE gained estimated Share of Search among lifts and elevators worldwide, from 32.8% to 38.6%.
In September 2026, Schindler lost estimated Share of Search among lifts and elevators worldwide, from 18% to 14.1%.
In September 2026, Otis lost estimated Share of Search among lifts and elevators worldwide, from 49.1% to 47.2%.
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