Keychron vs NuPhy:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Keychron had more branded searches than NuPhy among mechanical keyboard brands worldwide. Keychron had about 347,000 branded searches, while NuPhy had 78,100. Keychron made up 43% of all mechanical keyboard brand searches we track, and NuPhy accounted for 9.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about mechanical keyboard brands, Keychron appeared in all five answers and NuPhy in four. Keychron was mentioned before NuPhy in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Keychron, about 4 searches for every 1 for NuPhy
Who does AI mention more?
Keychron, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Keychron, named ahead of NuPhy 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. NuPhy was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Keychron was listed before NuPhy 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 Keychron or NuPhy more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Keychron and NuPhy 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, NuPhy. 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 Keychron and NuPhy comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Keychron was ahead of NuPhy in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NuPhy’s share of searches among mechanical keyboard brands worldwide moved from 10.2% to 9.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 78.9K to 78.1K.
How did search popularity change for mechanical keyboard brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, NuPhy gained share of searches among mechanical keyboard brands worldwide, from 8.7% to 9.7%.
In September 2026, Keychron lost share of searches among mechanical keyboard brands worldwide, from 48.4% to 43%.
How are branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Keychron’s and NuPhy’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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