Belkin vs Southwire:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Belkin had more branded searches than Southwire among extension lead brands worldwide. Belkin had about 288,000 branded searches, while Southwire had 720. Belkin made up 14.6% of all extension lead brand searches we track, and Southwire accounted for 0.04%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about extension lead brands, Belkin appeared in three of the four answers and Southwire in two. Southwire was mentioned before Belkin in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Belkin, about 399 searches for every 1 for Southwire
Who does AI mention more?
Belkin, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Southwire in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Southwire, named ahead of Belkin in every answer
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Top extension lead brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Belkin was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Southwire was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Southwire was listed before Belkin in every answer.
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.
Belkin3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Southwire2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Eaton1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Anker0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Brennenstuhl0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
HPM0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Masterplug0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about extension lead brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which extension lead brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best extension lead brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best extension lead brand for extra outlets?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“surge protector strip”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“long extension cord”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Belkin or Southwire more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Belkin and Southwire by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven extension lead brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Belkin, Southwire. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Anker | Eaton | Belkin | Brennenstuhl | HPM | Masterplug | Southwire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57.4% | 21.1% | 15.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 57.2% | 21% | 15.7% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.36% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 59.4% | 17.9% | 17% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.37% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 57.2% | 21% | 15.7% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.34% | 0.07% |
| Feb 2026 | 48.9% | 32.7% | 13.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.29% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.3% | 24.9% | 14.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.29% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.5% | 21.9% | 13.4% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.29% | 0.03% |
| May 2026 | 58.3% | 21.5% | 15.6% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 0.03% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.3% | 21.5% | 15.6% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.2% | 21.8% | 14.4% | 2% | 2.4% | 0.29% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 57.2% | 21.1% | 16.7% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | 62.1% | 18.7% | 14.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.31% | 0.04% |
How has the Belkin and Southwire comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Belkin was ahead of Southwire in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Belkin’s share of searches among extension lead brands worldwide moved from 15.5% to 14.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 270K to 288K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Southwire’s share of searches among extension lead brands worldwide moved from 0.03% to 0.04%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 590 to 720.
How did search popularity change for extension lead brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Belkin lost share of searches among extension lead brands worldwide, from 16.7% to 14.6%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Southwire worldwide rose 22% over 12 measured months, from 590 to 720 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Belkin’s and Southwire’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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