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BIC vs Zebra:Which is searched more?

In September 2026, BIC had more branded searches than Zebra among pen brands worldwide. BIC was estimated to have 503K branded searches compared to Zebra’s 320, and held a 54.6% Share of Search versus Zebra’s 0.03%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search among pen brands worldwide in September 2026Which is more popular in search, BIC or Zebra?
BIC54.6%503K searches
vs
Zebra0.03%320 searches

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Which is more popular in search, BIC or Zebra?

Compare the pen brands people 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.

BIC and Zebra among pen brands worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for BIC, Zebra. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthBICFaber-CastellLamyZebra
Oct 202553.4%41.1%5.5%0.04%
Nov 202553.4%41.1%5.5%0.04%
Dec 202552.9%40.4%6.6%0.04%
Jan 202649.6%45.4%5%0.04%
Feb 202649.6%44.4%6%0.04%
Mar 202657.7%36.3%6%0.04%
Apr 202658.3%36.7%4.9%0.03%
May 202654.6%40%5.4%0.04%
Jun 202658.4%35.7%5.9%0.04%
Jul 202652.6%39.4%7.9%0.04%
Aug 202649.6%44.4%6%0.06%
Sep 202654.6%40%5.4%0.03%

How has the BIC and Zebra comparison changed over the last 12 months?

  • BIC was ahead of Zebra in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BIC’s estimated Share of Search among pen brands worldwide moved from 53.4% to 54.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 478K to 503K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zebra’s estimated Share of Search among pen brands worldwide moved from 0.04% to 0.03%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 320.

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

  1. In September 2026, BIC gained estimated Share of Search among pen brands worldwide, from 49.6% to 54.6%.

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How each brand is measured

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BIC’s and Zebra’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.

BIC

3 branded search terms

  • bic
  • bic lighter
  • bic pen

Zebra

1 branded search term

  • zebra highlighter

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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