Eddyline vs Old Town:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Old Town had more branded searches than Eddyline among kayak brands worldwide. Old Town had about 15,300 branded searches, while Eddyline had 2,400. Old Town made up 8.5% of all kayak brand searches we track, and Eddyline accounted for 1.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about kayak brands, Old Town appeared in three of the five answers and Eddyline in two. Old Town was mentioned before Eddyline in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Old Town, about 6 searches for every 1 for Eddyline
Who does AI mention more?
Old Town, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Eddyline in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Old Town, named ahead of Eddyline in every answer
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Top kayak brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Old Town was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Eddyline was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Old Town was listed before Eddyline in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Old Town1st
Perception2nd- Wilderness Systems3rd
Hobie4th
Eddyline5th
Pelican Kayaks6th
Intex–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Old Town3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Hobie3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Perception3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Wilderness Systems3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Pelican Kayaks2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Eddyline2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Intex1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which kayak brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best kayak brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best kayak brand for day trips on water?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sit on top kayak”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“inflatable kayak”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Eddyline or Old Town more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Eddyline and Old Town by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven kayak brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Old Town, Eddyline. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Intex | Pelican Kayaks | Old Town | Hobie | Perception | Wilderness Systems | Eddyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 63.8% | 10.5% | 7.3% | 10.5% | 3.8% | 3% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 68.5% | 7.5% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 0.81% |
| Dec 2025 | 70% | 7.7% | 6.6% | 9.4% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.83% |
| Jan 2026 | 67.5% | 7.4% | 8% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.98% |
| Feb 2026 | 65.5% | 8.8% | 9.2% | 8.8% | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.95% |
| Mar 2026 | 59% | 11.8% | 10.1% | 9.7% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 66% | 10.9% | 7.9% | 7.3% | 4% | 3.1% | 0.79% |
| May 2026 | 75.3% | 8.3% | 5.8% | 4.5% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.74% |
| Jun 2026 | 79% | 7.1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.52% |
| Jul 2026 | 72.3% | 9.7% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.86% |
| Aug 2026 | 68.1% | 11.2% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 3% | 1% |
| Sep 2026 | 61.4% | 12.4% | 8.5% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 1.3% |
How has the Eddyline and Old Town comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Old Town was ahead of Eddyline in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Eddyline’s share of searches among kayak brands worldwide moved from 1.1% to 1.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 2.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Old Town’s share of searches among kayak brands worldwide moved from 7.3% to 8.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.5K to 15.3K.
How did search popularity change for kayak brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Old Town gained share of searches among kayak brands worldwide, from 6.4% to 8.5%.
Eddyline’s share of searches among kayak brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 0.52% to 1.3% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Eddyline’s and Old Town’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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