Citizen vs Sharp:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Citizen had more branded searches than Sharp among calculator brands worldwide. Citizen had about 12,100 branded searches, while Sharp had 9,900. Citizen made up 1.8% of all calculator brand searches we track, and Sharp accounted for 1.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about calculator brands, Sharp appeared in four of the five answers and Citizen in one. Sharp was mentioned before Citizen in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Citizen, about 22% more searches than Sharp
Who does AI mention more?
Sharp, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Citizen in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Sharp, named ahead of Citizen in 4 of 4 answers
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Top calculator brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Sharp was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Citizen was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Sharp was listed before Citizen in every answer that named either.
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.
Casio5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Texas Instruments4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Sharp4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
HP3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Canon3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
NumWorks1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Citizen1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which calculator brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best calculator brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best calculator brand for school and office work?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“calculator brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“calculator for office”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Citizen or Sharp more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Citizen and Sharp by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven calculator brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Citizen, Sharp. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | NumWorks | Texas Instruments | Citizen | HP | Sharp | Canon | Casio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.7% | 45.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1% | 1% |
| Nov 2025 | 55.2% | 36.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.81% |
| Dec 2025 | 50.9% | 41.6% | 2% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.91% | 0.74% |
| Jan 2026 | 55% | 36.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 45.4% | 45.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.4% | 37% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.99% | 0.99% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.5% | 45.5% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 46.2% | 46.2% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.83% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.1% | 53.8% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.96% |
| Jul 2026 | 14.3% | 70.8% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 20.1% | 66.8% | 4% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.7% | 37.3% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.82% |
How has the Citizen and Sharp comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Citizen was ahead of Sharp in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Citizen’s share of searches among calculator brands worldwide moved from 2.2% to 1.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 12.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sharp’s share of searches among calculator brands worldwide held steady at 1.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 9.9K.
How did search popularity change for calculator brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Citizen lost share of searches among calculator brands worldwide, from 4% to 1.8%.
In September 2026, Sharp lost share of searches among calculator brands worldwide, from 2.2% to 1.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Citizen’s and Sharp’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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