Daniel Smith vs Holbein:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Holbein had more branded searches than Daniel Smith among watercolor brands worldwide. Holbein had about 13,900 branded searches, while Daniel Smith had 12,100. Holbein made up 3.1% of all watercolor brand searches we track, and Daniel Smith accounted for 2.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about watercolor brands, Daniel Smith appeared in all four answers and Holbein in two. Daniel Smith was mentioned before Holbein in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Holbein, about 15% more searches than Daniel Smith
Who does AI mention more?
Daniel Smith, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Daniel Smith, named ahead of Holbein in every answer
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Top watercolor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Daniel Smith appeared in all four answers. Holbein was mentioned in two out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Daniel Smith was listed before Holbein in every answer.
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.
Winsor & Newton4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Daniel Smith4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Holbein2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- M. Graham2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Faber-Castell0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which watercolor brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best watercolor brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best watercolor brand for beginner painting?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best watercolours”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“watercolour paint set”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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 Daniel Smith or Holbein more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Daniel Smith and Holbein by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six watercolor brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Holbein, Daniel Smith. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Faber-Castell | Winsor & Newton | Holbein | Daniel Smith | M. Graham |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 83% | 11.2% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.23% |
| Nov 2025 | 81.9% | 11% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 0.22% |
| Dec 2025 | 79.7% | 13.1% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 0.28% |
| Jan 2026 | 84.5% | 9.3% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 0.24% |
| Feb 2026 | 84.5% | 9.3% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 0.23% |
| Mar 2026 | 78.9% | 13% | 4% | 3.9% | 0.23% |
| Apr 2026 | 79.5% | 13.1% | 4% | 3.2% | 0.19% |
| May 2026 | 79.5% | 13.1% | 4% | 3.2% | 0.23% |
| Jun 2026 | 76.4% | 15.4% | 4.2% | 3.8% | 0.22% |
| Jul 2026 | 81.4% | 11% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 0.24% |
| Aug 2026 | 85.1% | 9.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 0.14% |
| Sep 2026 | 82.8% | 11.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.16% |
How has the Daniel Smith and Holbein comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Holbein was ahead of Daniel Smith in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Daniel Smith’s share of searches among watercolor brands worldwide held steady at 2.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 12.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Holbein’s share of searches among watercolor brands worldwide moved from 2.9% to 3.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.9K to 13.9K.
How did search popularity change for watercolor brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Holbein’s share of searches among watercolor brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 4.2% to 3.1% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Daniel Smith’s and Holbein’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.
Daniel Smith
1 branded search term
- daniel smith watercolor
Holbein
3 branded search terms
- holbein gouache
- holbein paint
- holbein watercolor
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