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Braun vs Kinsa:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Braun had more branded searches than Kinsa among thermometer brands worldwide. Braun had about 33,100 branded searches, while Kinsa had 5,400. Braun made up 2.2% of all thermometer brand searches we track, and Kinsa accounted for 0.36%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about thermometer brands, Braun appeared in all five answers and Kinsa in two. Braun was mentioned before Kinsa in every answer.

Among thermometer brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Braun, about 6 searches for every 1 for Kinsa

Braun 33.1K searchesKinsa 5.4K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Braun, mentioned in every answer we collected

Braun in 5 of 5Kinsa in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Braun, named ahead of Kinsa in every answer

Braun first in 5Kinsa never first

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Top thermometer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Braun appeared in all five answers. Kinsa was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Braun was listed before Kinsa in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Braun1st
  2. Vicks2nd
  3. Kinsa3rd
  4. Omron–
  5. Beurer–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Vicks5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Braun5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Kinsa2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Omron0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Beurer0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which thermometer brand should I buy?”

    1. 1Braun
    2. 2Vicks
    3. 3Kinsa
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best thermometer brands?”

    1. 1Braun
    2. 2Vicks
    3. 3Kinsa
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best thermometer brand for a sick child?”

    1. 1Vicks
    2. 2Braun
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best thermometer”

    1. 1Braun
    2. 2Vicks
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “thermometer for fever”

    1. 1Vicks
    2. 2Braun

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 Braun or Kinsa more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Braun and Kinsa by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five thermometer brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Braun and Kinsa among thermometer brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Braun, Kinsa. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthVicksOmronBeurerBraunKinsa
Oct 202579.3%13.7%4.9%1.8%0.29%
Nov 202575.7%14.9%6.6%2.4%0.32%
Dec 202578.7%13%5.7%2.1%0.42%
Jan 202678.6%13.1%5.7%2.1%0.42%
Feb 202676.1%15.7%5.7%2.1%0.51%
Mar 202675.1%16.8%5%2.2%0.81%
Apr 202671.4%19.8%5.8%2.1%0.78%
May 202673.9%17.2%6.2%2.3%0.55%
Jun 202674.5%17%6.1%1.8%0.55%
Jul 202674.2%16.9%6.1%2.2%0.55%
Aug 202675.4%16%5.8%2.1%0.63%
Sep 202678.9%13.6%4.9%2.2%0.36%

How has the Braun and Kinsa comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Braun was ahead of Kinsa in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Braun’s share of searches among thermometer brands worldwide moved from 1.8% to 2.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 33.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kinsa’s share of searches among thermometer brands worldwide moved from 0.29% to 0.36%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 5.4K.

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

0 changes

Neither Braun nor Kinsa moved beyond provider rounding among thermometer brands in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Braun’s and Kinsa’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.

Braun

1 branded search term

  • braun thermometer

Kinsa

1 branded search term

  • kinsa

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