Arcade1Up vs Namco:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Namco had more branded searches than Arcade1Up among arcade machines worldwide. Namco was estimated to have 90.5K branded searches compared to Arcade1Up’s 49.5K, and held a 14.9% Share of Search versus Arcade1Up’s 8.1%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Arcade1Up or Namco?
Compare the arcade machines people search for. 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 Namco, Arcade1Up. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Sega | Namco | Arcade1Up | Tastemakers | AtGames | Quarter Arcades |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 65.7% | 19.6% | 10.8% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.64% |
| Nov 2025 | 68.9% | 13.9% | 13.9% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.67% |
| Dec 2025 | 55.3% | 16.5% | 24.8% | 0.99% | 1.5% | 0.81% |
| Jan 2026 | 70.9% | 14.3% | 11.7% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.85% |
| Feb 2026 | 69.9% | 17.2% | 9.4% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 72.6% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.71% |
| Apr 2026 | 71.1% | 17.5% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| May 2026 | 73.9% | 14.9% | 8.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.72% |
| Jun 2026 | 77% | 12.7% | 6.9% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.62% |
| Jul 2026 | 72.2% | 14.5% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.71% |
| Aug 2026 | 74% | 14.9% | 8.1% | 1.3% | 0.89% | 0.72% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Arcade1Up and Namco comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 11 months ending August 2026: Arcade1Up took it in December 2025, Namco took it in January 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Arcade1Up’s estimated Share of Search among arcade machines worldwide moved from 10.8% to 8.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 49.5K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Namco’s estimated Share of Search among arcade machines worldwide moved from 19.6% to 14.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110K to 90.5K.
How did search popularity change for arcade machines worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Arcade1Up lost estimated Share of Search among arcade machines worldwide, from 9.7% to 8.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Namco worldwide fell 17.7% over 11 measured months, from 110K to 90.5K in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Arcade1Up’s and Namco’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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