Gilbert vs Webb Ellis:Which is more popular by branded search?

Name: Gilbert vs Webb Ellis: Which is more popular by branded search?
Creator: Brandwave
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In August 2026, Webb Ellis had more branded searches than Gilbert among rugby balls worldwide. Webb Ellis was estimated to have 12.1K branded searches compared to Gilbert’s 5.4K, and held a 17.6% Share of Search versus Gilbert’s 7.8%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search among rugby balls worldwide in August 2026Which is more popular in search, Gilbert or Webb Ellis?

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Which is more popular in search, Gilbert or Webb Ellis?

Compare the rugby balls people search for. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

Gilbert and Webb Ellis among rugby balls worldwide, by month

Month	Canterbury	Steeden	Webb Ellis	Gilbert	Summit	Rhino Water Tanks
Oct 2025	54.1%	24.2%	10.8%	10.8%	0.11%	0.02%
Nov 2025	30.1%	36.8%	16.5%	16.5%	0.1%	0.06%
Dec 2025	13.8%	20.6%	56.4%	9.2%	0.04%	0.03%
Jan 2026	26.9%	40.3%	18%	14.7%	0.11%	0.05%
Feb 2026	26.1%	39%	17.4%	17.4%	0.11%	0.03%
Mar 2026	26%	38.9%	17.4%	17.4%	0.15%	0.04%
Apr 2026	28.6%	42.8%	15.6%	12.8%	0.21%	0.05%
May 2026	32.9%	32.9%	22%	12%	0.13%	0.02%
Jun 2026	37.5%	37.5%	13.7%	11.2%	0.14%	0.02%
Jul 2026	42.4%	34.5%	12.6%	10.3%	0.13%	0.04%
Aug 2026	48.1%	26.3%	17.6%	7.8%	0.13%	0.04%
Sep 2026	—	—	—	—	—	—

How has the Gilbert and Webb Ellis comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

Webb Ellis was ahead of Gilbert in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Gilbert’s estimated Share of Search among rugby balls worldwide moved from 10.8% to 7.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 5.4K.
Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Webb Ellis’ estimated Share of Search among rugby balls worldwide moved from 10.8% to 17.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 12.1K.

How did search popularity change for rugby balls worldwide in August 2026?

2 changes

In August 2026, Webb Ellis gained estimated Share of Search among rugby balls worldwide, from 12.6% to 17.6%.
In August 2026, Gilbert lost estimated Share of Search among rugby balls worldwide, from 10.3% to 7.8%.

How each brand is measured

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Gilbert’s and Webb Ellis’ 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.