Ducky vs Keychron:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Keychron had more branded searches than Ducky among mechanical keyboard brands worldwide. Keychron had about 347,000 branded searches, while Ducky had 34,000. Keychron made up 43% of all mechanical keyboard brand searches we track, and Ducky accounted for 4.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about mechanical keyboard brands, Keychron appeared in all five answers and Ducky in one. Keychron was mentioned before Ducky in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Keychron, about 10 searches for every 1 for Ducky
Who does AI mention more?
Keychron, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Keychron, named ahead of Ducky in every answer
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Top mechanical keyboard brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Keychron appeared in all five answers. Ducky was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Keychron was listed before Ducky in every answer.
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.
- Keychron5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
NuPhy4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Wooting3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ducky1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
EPOMAKER0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Akko0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about mechanical keyboard brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which mechanical keyboard brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best mechanical keyboard brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best mechanical keyboard brand for daily typing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best mechanical keyboard”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wireless mechanical keyboard”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Ducky or Keychron more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Ducky and Keychron by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six mechanical keyboard brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Keychron, Ducky. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Keychron | Wooting | EPOMAKER | NuPhy | Ducky | Akko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44% | 26.1% | 10.7% | 10.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 38.3% | 34.1% | 9.2% | 10.7% | 5.7% | 2.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 39.7% | 34.2% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 5.8% | 2.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 43% | 30.1% | 10.1% | 9.5% | 5.1% | 2.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.8% | 33.5% | 9.2% | 8.7% | 4.7% | 2.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.2% | 27.2% | 9.3% | 8.6% | 4.6% | 2.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.7% | 30.9% | 8.4% | 9.8% | 4.3% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 44.9% | 30.7% | 8.4% | 9.8% | 4.2% | 1.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.1% | 29% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 4% | 2.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.5% | 29.2% | 9.8% | 9.3% | 4% | 2.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.4% | 27.1% | 9.3% | 8.7% | 4.6% | 2% |
| Sep 2026 | 43% | 30.4% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 4.2% | 2.3% |
How has the Ducky and Keychron comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Keychron was ahead of Ducky in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ducky’s share of searches among mechanical keyboard brands worldwide moved from 6.6% to 4.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50.5K to 34K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Keychron’s share of searches among mechanical keyboard brands worldwide moved from 44% to 43%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 339K to 347K.
How did search popularity change for mechanical keyboard brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Keychron lost share of searches among mechanical keyboard brands worldwide, from 48.4% to 43%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Ducky worldwide fell 32.7% over 12 measured months, from 50.5K to 34K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ducky’s and Keychron’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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