Fanimation vs Minka-Aire:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Fanimation had more branded searches than Minka-Aire among ceiling fans brands worldwide. Fanimation had about 12,100 branded searches, while Minka-Aire had 9,900. Fanimation made up 7.7% of all ceiling fans brand searches we track, and Minka-Aire accounted for 6.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about ceiling fans brands, Minka-Aire appeared in four of the five answers and Fanimation in three. Minka-Aire was mentioned before Fanimation in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Fanimation, about 22% more searches than Minka-Aire
Who does AI mention more?
Minka-Aire, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Fanimation in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Minka-Aire, named ahead of Fanimation in every answer
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Top ceiling fans brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Minka-Aire was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Fanimation was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Minka-Aire was listed before Fanimation 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.
Hunter5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Minka-Aire4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Big Ass Fans3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Fanimation3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Quorum International0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Monte Carlo Fans0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about ceiling fans brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which ceiling fans brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best ceiling fans brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best ceiling fans brand for a large room?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best ceiling fan”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“quiet ceiling fan”
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 Fanimation or Minka-Aire more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Fanimation and Minka-Aire by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six ceiling fans brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Fanimation, Minka-Aire. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Big Ass Fans | Hunter | Fanimation | Minka-Aire | Quorum International | Monte Carlo Fans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34% | 46.5% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 3.3% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 38.4% | 42.9% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 3.6% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 37.2% | 41.6% | 9.1% | 7.4% | 3.5% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.1% | 48% | 8.1% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.5% | 43% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 3.6% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.7% | 45.2% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.8% | 48.9% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 0.89% |
| May 2026 | 40.8% | 40.6% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 2.6% | 1% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.2% | 42% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 0.89% |
| Jul 2026 | 48% | 36% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 0.83% |
| Aug 2026 | 45.8% | 37.2% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 0.96% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.3% | 34.6% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 3% | 1% |
How has the Fanimation and Minka-Aire comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Fanimation was ahead of Minka-Aire in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fanimation’s share of searches among ceiling fans brands worldwide moved from 8.3% to 7.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 12.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Minka-Aire’s share of searches among ceiling fans brands worldwide moved from 6.8% to 6.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 9.9K.
How did search popularity change for ceiling fans brands worldwide in September 2026?
0 changes
Neither Fanimation nor Minka-Aire moved beyond provider rounding among ceiling fans brands in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fanimation’s and Minka-Aire’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.
Fanimation
1 branded search term
- fanimation
Minka-Aire
1 branded search term
- minka aire
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