GNU vs Lib Tech:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, GNU had more branded searches than Lib Tech among snowboard brands worldwide. GNU was estimated to have 246K branded searches compared to Lib Tech’s 12.1K, and held a 31.4% Share of Search versus Lib Tech’s 1.5%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, GNU or Lib Tech?
Compare the snowboard brands people buy. 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.
Share of Search by month for GNU, Lib Tech. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Ride | GNU | Capita | Lib Tech | Burton |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 54.4% | 29.8% | 13.3% | 2.2% | 0.29% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.7% | 29.4% | 13.1% | 3.2% | 0.53% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.7% | 25.3% | 13.9% | 3.4% | 0.68% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.6% | 32.5% | 14.6% | 3.6% | 0.71% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.7% | 31.2% | 17.1% | 4.2% | 0.69% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.5% | 29.8% | 13.3% | 2.2% | 0.23% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.5% | 30.9% | 11.4% | 1.2% | 0.09% |
| May 2026 | 61.3% | 27.4% | 10.1% | 1.1% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 64.5% | 23.7% | 10.6% | 1.2% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 63% | 23.1% | 12.7% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 57.4% | 31.4% | 9.4% | 1.5% | 0.17% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the GNU and Lib Tech comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- GNU was ahead of Lib Tech in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, GNU’s estimated Share of Search among snowboard brands worldwide moved from 29.8% to 31.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 246K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Lib Tech’s estimated Share of Search among snowboard brands worldwide moved from 2.2% to 1.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 12.1K.
How did search popularity change for snowboard brands worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, GNU gained estimated Share of Search among snowboard brands worldwide, from 23.1% to 31.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Lib Tech worldwide fell 33.1% over 11 measured months, from 18.1K to 12.1K in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using GNU’s and Lib Tech’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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