Blackstar vs Orange:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Orange had more branded searches than Blackstar among guitar amps worldwide. Orange was estimated to have 33.1K branded searches compared to Blackstar’s 18.1K, and held a 3.1% Share of Search versus Blackstar’s 1.7%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Blackstar or Orange?
Compare the guitar amps 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 Orange, Blackstar. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Marshall | Fender | Orange | Blackstar | Boss | Vox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 40.3% | 50.8% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.7% | 49.1% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3% | 2% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.2% | 48.7% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.7% | 50.1% | 3.7% | 2% | 2.5% | 2% |
| Feb 2026 | 35.5% | 53.1% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.3% | 53.2% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 4.8% | 1.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 40.2% | 49.6% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3% | 2% |
| May 2026 | 36.7% | 54.8% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.7% | 51.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.5% | 43.3% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.6% | 42.5% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Blackstar and Orange comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Orange was ahead of Blackstar in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Blackstar’s estimated Share of Search among guitar amps worldwide held steady at 1.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 18.1K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Orange’s estimated Share of Search among guitar amps worldwide held steady at 3.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 33.1K.
How did search popularity change for guitar amps worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Orange gained estimated Share of Search among guitar amps worldwide, from 2.6% to 3.1%.
In August 2026, Blackstar rose from 5th to 4th among guitar amps worldwide.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Blackstar’s and Orange’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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