3M vs Mirka:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, 3M had more branded searches than Mirka among sanding discs brands worldwide. 3M had about 450,000 branded searches, while Mirka had 33,100. 3M made up 31.5% of all sanding discs brand searches we track, and Mirka accounted for 2.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sanding discs brands, 3M and Mirka each appeared in four of the five answers. 3M was mentioned before Mirka in three out of four answers.
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Top sanding discs brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, 3M and Mirka were each mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. 3M was listed before Mirka in three out of four answers.
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Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
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Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- 3M4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mirka4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Diablo2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Norton Abrasives2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Festool1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Klingspor1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which sanding disc brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sanding disc brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best sanding disc brand for power sanding?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sanding discs for sander”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sanding discs wood”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is 3M or Mirka more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for 3M and Mirka by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six sanding discs brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for 3M, Mirka. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Diablo | 3M | Festool | Mirka | Klingspor | Norton Abrasives |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 35.4% | 35.4% | 23.7% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.71% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.5% | 35.5% | 23.7% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.62% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.2% | 31.6% | 17.3% | 2.3% | 1% | 0.56% |
| Jan 2026 | 41.9% | 34.3% | 18.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.9% | 34.3% | 18.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.67% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.3% | 35.3% | 23.6% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.78% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.9% | 34.3% | 18.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.69% |
| May 2026 | 47% | 31.4% | 17.2% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.82% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.2% | 37.2% | 20.4% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.7% | 38.7% | 17.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.88% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.6% | 43.6% | 15.9% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.1% | 31.5% | 17.2% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.63% |
How has the 3M and Mirka comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- 3M was ahead of Mirka in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 3M’s share of searches among sanding discs brands worldwide moved from 35.4% to 31.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 450K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mirka’s share of searches among sanding discs brands worldwide moved from 3.2% to 2.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 33.1K.
How did search popularity change for sanding discs brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Diablo overtook 3M to become the leader among sanding discs brands worldwide, with 47.1% of the searches.
In September 2026, 3M lost share of searches among sanding discs brands worldwide, from 43.6% to 31.5%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Mirka worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 40.5K to 33.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 3M’s and Mirka’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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