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Bells of Steel vs Bowflex:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Bowflex had more branded searches than Bells of Steel among kettlebell brands worldwide. Bowflex had about 90,500 branded searches, while Bells of Steel had 40,500. Bowflex made up 20.8% of all kettlebell brand searches we track, and Bells of Steel accounted for 9.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about kettlebell brands, Bells of Steel appeared in four of the five answers and Bowflex in three. Bells of Steel and Bowflex were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.

Among kettlebell brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Bowflex, about 2 searches for every 1 for Bells of Steel

Bowflex 90.5K searchesBells of Steel 40.5K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Bells of Steel, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Bowflex in 3

Bells of Steel in 4 of 5Bowflex in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.

Bells of Steel first in 2Bowflex first in 2

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Top kettlebell brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bells of Steel was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Bowflex was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Bells of Steel and Bowflex were each listed first in two of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Rep Fitness1st
  2. Rogue Fitness2nd
  3. Bells of Steel3rd
  4. Bowflex4th
  5. Yes4All5th
  6. Titan Fitness6th
  7. Force USA–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Rep Fitness5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Bells of Steel4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Rogue Fitness3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Bowflex3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Yes4All3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Titan Fitness1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Force USA0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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 21, 2026.

Is Bells of Steel or Bowflex more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Bells of Steel and Bowflex by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven kettlebell brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Bells of Steel and Bowflex among kettlebell brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Bowflex, Bells of Steel. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthRogue FitnessBowflexRep FitnessTitan FitnessBells of SteelForce USAYes4All
Oct 202527.5%22.6%18.5%18.5%8.3%3%1.6%
Nov 202527.3%18.2%22.4%18.2%10%3%0.89%
Dec 202527.2%22.1%18.2%18.2%10%3%1.3%
Jan 202627.6%22.4%18.5%18.5%8.3%3.7%1.1%
Feb 202627.4%22.6%18.5%18.5%8.3%3.7%1.1%
Mar 202630%20.1%16.4%20.1%9%3.3%1.2%
Apr 202631.1%20.8%17%17%9.3%3.4%1.2%
May 202628.8%19.3%19.3%19.3%8.6%3.2%1.4%
Jun 202632%17.5%17.5%17.5%9.6%3.5%2.3%
Jul 202630.6%20.5%16.8%16.8%9.2%3.4%2.7%
Aug 202629.3%19.6%19.6%16.1%8.8%3.9%2.6%
Sep 202625.3%20.8%20.8%17%9.3%3.4%3.4%

How has the Bells of Steel and Bowflex comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Bowflex was ahead of Bells of Steel in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bells of Steel’s share of searches among kettlebell brands worldwide moved from 8.3% to 9.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.1K to 40.5K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bowflex’s share of searches among kettlebell brands worldwide moved from 22.6% to 20.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 90.5K.

How did search popularity change for kettlebell brands worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Bowflex gained share of searches among kettlebell brands worldwide, from 19.6% to 20.8%.

  2. In September 2026, Bells of Steel gained share of searches among kettlebell brands worldwide, from 8.8% to 9.3%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bells of Steel’s and Bowflex’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.

Bells of Steel

1 branded search term

  • bells of steel

Bowflex

1 branded search term

  • bowflex

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