Adidas vs Nike:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Adidas and Nike were level on Share of Search among football brands worldwide, with an estimated 20.4M branded searches each, at 40.8% estimated Share of Search each. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Adidas or Nike?
Compare the football brands players buy. 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 Adidas, Nike. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Adidas | Nike | Puma | Mitre | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.3% | 45.9% | 16.8% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 38.6% | 47.2% | 14.2% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.6% | 47.2% | 14.2% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.9% | 50.8% | 15.3% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.3% | 45.9% | 16.8% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.5% | 45.7% | 16.8% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 36% | 44.2% | 19.8% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 37.5% | 37.5% | 25% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.2% | 42.2% | 15.5% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 42.2% | 42.2% | 15.5% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.8% | 40.8% | 18.3% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Adidas and Nike comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Adidas was ahead of Nike in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Adidas’ estimated Share of Search among football brands worldwide moved from 37.3% to 40.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 16.6M to 20.4M.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Nike’s estimated Share of Search among football brands worldwide moved from 45.9% to 40.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 20.4M.
How did search popularity change for football brands worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Adidas lost estimated Share of Search among football brands worldwide, from 42.2% to 40.8%.
In August 2026, Nike lost estimated Share of Search among football brands worldwide, from 42.2% to 40.8%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Adidas’ and Nike’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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