Gucci vs Ray-Ban:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Gucci and Ray-Ban were level on Share of Search among sunglass brands worldwide, with an estimated 2.7M branded searches each, at 29.2% estimated Share of Search each. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Gucci or Ray-Ban?
Compare the sunglasses 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 Gucci, Ray-Ban. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Gucci | Ray-Ban | Oakley | Prada | Maui Jim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37% | 20.2% | 16.6% | 24.7% | 1.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.4% | 26.5% | 17.7% | 21.7% | 1.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.4% | 23.7% | 15.8% | 23.7% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 34.2% | 22.9% | 18.7% | 22.9% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 32.4% | 26.5% | 17.8% | 21.7% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.7% | 27.5% | 18.4% | 18.4% | 2% |
| Apr 2026 | 30.4% | 30.4% | 16.6% | 20.3% | 2.2% |
| May 2026 | 30.4% | 30.4% | 16.6% | 20.3% | 2.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 27.3% | 33.3% | 18.2% | 18.2% | 3% |
| Jul 2026 | 27.3% | 33.3% | 18.2% | 18.2% | 3% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.2% | 29.2% | 19.5% | 19.5% | 2.6% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Gucci and Ray-Ban comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 11 months ending August 2026: Ray-Ban took it in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Gucci’s estimated Share of Search among sunglass brands worldwide moved from 37% to 29.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.4M to 2.7M.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ray-Ban’s estimated Share of Search among sunglass brands worldwide moved from 20.2% to 29.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.8M to 2.7M.
How did search popularity change for sunglass brands worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Gucci overtook Ray-Ban to take the highest estimated Share of Search among sunglass brands worldwide, at 29.2%.
In August 2026, Ray-Ban lost estimated Share of Search among sunglass brands worldwide, from 33.3% to 29.2%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Gucci’s and Ray-Ban’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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