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Faber-Castell vs FolkArt:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Faber-Castell had more branded searches than FolkArt among craft supplies worldwide. Faber-Castell had about 368,000 branded searches, while FolkArt had 74,000. Faber-Castell made up 21.7% of all craft supply searches we track, and FolkArt accounted for 4.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about craft supplies, Faber-Castell and FolkArt each appeared in two of the four answers. FolkArt was mentioned before Faber-Castell in every answer that named either.

Among craft supplies worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Faber-Castell, about 5 searches for every 1 for FolkArt

Faber-Castell 368K searchesFolkArt 74K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 2 of 4 answers.

Faber-Castell in 2 of 4FolkArt in 2 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

FolkArt, named ahead of Faber-Castell in 2 of 2 answers

FolkArt first in 2Faber-Castell never first

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Top craft supplies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Faber-Castell and FolkArt were each mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. FolkArt was listed before Faber-Castell in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Arteza1st
  2. FolkArt2nd
  3. Cricut3rd
  4. Fiskars3rd
  5. Crayola5th
  6. Faber-Castell6th
  7. American Crafts7th
  8. Sizzix8th
  9. Spellbinders–
  10. Silhouette–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Cricut3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Arteza3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Faber-Castell2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Crayola2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Fiskars2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • FolkArt2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Sizzix1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • American Crafts1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Spellbinders0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Silhouette0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

See every answer about craft supplies

4 answers

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 20, 2026.

Is Faber-Castell or FolkArt more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Faber-Castell and FolkArt by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten craft supplies we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Faber-Castell and FolkArt among craft supplies worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Faber-Castell, FolkArt. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthCricutFaber-CastellCrayolaFiskarsFolkArtSpellbindersSizzixSilhouetteAmerican CraftsArteza
Oct 202548.6%21.7%11.9%9.4%4.4%2.4%1.1%0.34%0.26%<0.01%
Nov 202552.5%19.3%10.5%9.8%3.9%2.1%1.2%0.45%0.23%<0.01%
Dec 202553.2%19.6%10.7%8.8%3.9%1.8%0.96%0.81%0.23%<0.01%
Jan 202646.7%25.5%9.4%9.1%5.1%2.3%1%0.4%0.46%<0.01%
Feb 202644.9%24.6%11%10.2%4.9%2.2%0.99%0.38%0.81%<0.01%
Mar 202645%20.1%13.5%12.7%4%2.7%0.99%0.38%0.54%<0.01%
Apr 202644.6%19.9%13.3%13.7%4%2.7%0.98%0.38%0.44%<0.01%
May 202649.2%18%12%12.9%3.6%2.4%0.72%0.34%0.72%<0.01%
Jun 202647.5%17.4%14.2%11.9%4.3%2.9%0.85%0.4%0.7%<0.01%
Jul 202645.4%20.3%13.6%12.2%4.1%2.7%1%0.31%0.45%<0.01%
Aug 202644.9%24.6%13.4%10.2%3.3%2.2%0.81%0.31%0.24%<0.01%
Sep 202648.5%21.7%11.8%9.8%4.4%2.4%0.87%0.34%0.21%<0.01%

How has the Faber-Castell and FolkArt comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Faber-Castell was ahead of FolkArt in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Faber-Castell’s share of searches among craft supplies worldwide held steady at 21.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 368K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, FolkArt’s share of searches among craft supplies worldwide held steady at 4.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 74K.

How did search popularity change for craft supplies worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, FolkArt gained share of searches among craft supplies worldwide, from 3.3% to 4.4%.

  2. In September 2026, Faber-Castell lost share of searches among craft supplies worldwide, from 24.6% to 21.7%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Faber-Castell’s and FolkArt’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.

Faber-Castell

1 branded search term

  • faber castell

FolkArt

1 branded search term

  • folkart

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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