Actron vs ANCEL:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Actron had more branded searches than ANCEL among engine code readers worldwide. Actron was estimated to have 40.5K branded searches compared to ANCEL’s 14.8K, and held a 7.1% Share of Search versus ANCEL’s 2.6%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Actron or ANCEL?
Compare the engine code readers shoppers choose between. 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 Actron, ANCEL. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Innova | Autel | Actron | ANCEL | FOXWELL | Launch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 62.6% | 23% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.41% |
| Nov 2025 | 62.6% | 22.9% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.49% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.9% | 23.5% | 7% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.42% |
| Jan 2026 | 62.9% | 23.1% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 67.1% | 20.1% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.53% |
| Mar 2026 | 62.9% | 23.1% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.2% | 23.6% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.42% |
| May 2026 | 63.3% | 23.2% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.41% |
| Jun 2026 | 66.5% | 19.9% | 8.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.34% |
| Jul 2026 | 66.5% | 19.9% | 8.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.34% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.3% | 23.6% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.33% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Actron and ANCEL comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Actron was ahead of ANCEL in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Actron’s estimated Share of Search among engine code readers worldwide moved from 8.4% to 7.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 49.5K to 40.5K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, ANCEL’s estimated Share of Search among engine code readers worldwide moved from 3.1% to 2.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 14.8K.
How did search popularity change for engine code readers worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Actron lost estimated Share of Search among engine code readers worldwide, from 8.9% to 7.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for ANCEL worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 18.1K to 14.8K in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Actron’s and ANCEL’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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