BIXOLON vs Square:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, BIXOLON had more branded searches than Square among POS printer brands worldwide. BIXOLON had about 8,100 branded searches, while Square had 140. BIXOLON made up 1.1% of all POS printer brand searches we track, and Square accounted for 0.02%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about POS printer brands, BIXOLON and Square each appeared in three of the five answers. BIXOLON was mentioned before Square in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
BIXOLON, about 58 searches for every 1 for Square
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
BIXOLON, named ahead of Square in 3 of 5 answers
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Top POS printer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, BIXOLON and Square were each mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. BIXOLON was listed before Square in three out of five answers.
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.
Epson5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Star Micronics4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- BIXOLON3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Square3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Toast2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Clover2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which POS printer brand should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best POS printer brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best POS printer brand for a busy counter?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“thermal pos printer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“small business receipt printer”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is BIXOLON or Square more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for BIXOLON and Square by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six POS printer brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for BIXOLON, Square. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Epson | Toast | Clover | BIXOLON | Star Micronics | Square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 86.3% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 1% | 0.69% | 0.02% |
| Nov 2025 | 87.7% | 5.4% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 88.5% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 0.58% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 88.5% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 0.87% | 0.58% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 86.5% | 6.3% | 5.7% | 0.85% | 0.69% | 0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 85.6% | 6.4% | 6.2% | 1% | 0.69% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 86.4% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 0.85% | 0.56% | 0.01% |
| May 2026 | 86.4% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 0.85% | 0.69% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 86.5% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 0.85% | 0.69% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 87.5% | 5.6% | 5.5% | 0.86% | 0.57% | 0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 87.7% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.86% | 0.57% | 0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 87.7% | 5.4% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 0.57% | 0.02% |
How has the BIXOLON and Square comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- BIXOLON was ahead of Square in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BIXOLON’s share of searches among POS printer brands worldwide moved from 1% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 8.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Square’s share of searches among POS printer brands worldwide held steady at 0.02%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 140.
How did search popularity change for POS printer brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Square worldwide fell 17.6% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 140 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BIXOLON’s and Square’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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