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BOTE vs Native Watercraft:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Native Watercraft had more branded searches than BOTE among pedal kayak brands worldwide. Native Watercraft had about 4,500 branded searches, while BOTE had 1,300. Native Watercraft made up 12.5% of all pedal kayak brand searches we track, and BOTE accounted for 3.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pedal kayak brands, Native Watercraft appeared in three of the five answers and BOTE in none.

Among pedal kayak brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Native Watercraft, about 3 searches for every 1 for BOTE

Native Watercraft 4.5K searchesBOTE 1.3K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Native Watercraft, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, BOTE in 0

Native Watercraft in 3 of 5BOTE in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Native Watercraft, the only one of the two named

Native Watercraft first in 3BOTE never named

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Top pedal kayak brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Native Watercraft was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. BOTE did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Hobie1st
  2. Old Town2nd
  3. Native Watercraft3rd
  4. BOTE–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Old Town5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Hobie4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Native Watercraft3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • BOTE0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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 BOTE or Native Watercraft more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for BOTE and Native Watercraft by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four pedal kayak brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

BOTE and Native Watercraft among pedal kayak brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Native Watercraft, BOTE. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthOld TownHobieNative WatercraftBOTE
Oct 202534.6%50.1%12.5%2.8%
Nov 202538.1%45.1%13.7%3%
Dec 202533.9%48.2%14.7%3.3%
Jan 202636.2%41.2%18.9%3.6%
Feb 202641.1%39.5%16.8%2.7%
Mar 202642.2%40.6%14.3%2.9%
Apr 202643.3%39.8%14%2.9%
May 202646.5%36.7%12.9%4%
Jun 202647.2%37.1%12.3%3.3%
Jul 202642.7%40.3%11.6%5.4%
Aug 202643%41.3%10.2%5.4%
Sep 202642.6%41.2%12.5%3.6%

How has the BOTE and Native Watercraft comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Native Watercraft was ahead of BOTE in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BOTE’s share of searches among pedal kayak brands worldwide moved from 2.8% to 3.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 1.3K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Native Watercraft’s share of searches among pedal kayak brands worldwide held steady at 12.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 4.5K.

How did search popularity change for pedal kayak brands worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Native Watercraft gained share of searches among pedal kayak brands worldwide, from 10.2% to 12.5%.

  2. In September 2026, BOTE lost share of searches among pedal kayak brands worldwide, from 5.4% to 3.6%.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BOTE’s and Native Watercraft’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.

BOTE

1 branded search term

  • bote kayak

Native Watercraft

2 branded search terms

  • native kayak
  • native watercraft

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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