BIC vs Moleskine:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, BIC had more branded searches than Moleskine among pen and stationery brands worldwide. BIC was estimated to have 503K branded searches compared to Moleskine’s 201K, and held a 50.5% Share of Search versus Moleskine’s 20.2%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, BIC or Moleskine?
Compare the pen, marker and stationery brands people write. 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 BIC, Moleskine. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | BIC | Moleskine | Sharpie | Staedtler | Pilot | uni-ball |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.7% | 20.5% | 16.8% | 9.2% | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.3% | 24.3% | 16.3% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.3% | 27.6% | 15.2% | 6.8% | 4.7% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 47% | 23.5% | 15.8% | 8.7% | 3.7% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 48.9% | 19.6% | 16.1% | 8.8% | 4.5% | 2.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 49.4% | 17.1% | 20.8% | 7.6% | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 51.6% | 17.8% | 17.8% | 6.5% | 4.6% | 1.6% |
| May 2026 | 47.9% | 19.2% | 19.2% | 7% | 4.9% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.1% | 20.6% | 16.8% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.6% | 20.4% | 16.7% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.1% | 20% | 16.4% | 7.4% | 4.6% | 1.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 50.5% | 20.2% | 16.6% | 7.4% | 3.8% | 1.5% |
How has the BIC and Moleskine comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- BIC was ahead of Moleskine in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BIC’s estimated Share of Search among pen and stationery brands worldwide moved from 48.7% to 50.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 478K to 503K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Moleskine’s estimated Share of Search among pen and stationery brands worldwide moved from 20.5% to 20.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 201K.
How did search popularity change for pen and stationery brands worldwide in September 2026?
0 changes
Neither BIC nor Moleskine moved beyond provider rounding among pen and stationery brands in September 2026.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BIC’s and Moleskine’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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