Hobart vs Kemppi:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Hobart had more branded searches than Kemppi among welding machines worldwide. Hobart was estimated to have 201K branded searches compared to Kemppi’s 1.9K, and held a 57.2% Share of Search versus Kemppi’s 0.54%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Hobart or Kemppi?
Compare the welding machines companies operate with. 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 Hobart, Kemppi. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Hobart | Fronius | Lincoln Electric | Miller | ESAB | Kemppi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 56.4% | 20.7% | 9.3% | 11.3% | 1.9% | 0.44% |
| Nov 2025 | 58.5% | 21.5% | 7.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 0.57% |
| Dec 2025 | 61% | 18.3% | 8.2% | 10% | 2% | 0.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 65.4% | 16.1% | 7.2% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 0.41% |
| Feb 2026 | 60.7% | 18.3% | 8.2% | 10% | 2.4% | 0.47% |
| Mar 2026 | 58.3% | 21.5% | 7.9% | 9.6% | 2.3% | 0.38% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.4% | 24% | 8.8% | 10.8% | 2.6% | 0.42% |
| May 2026 | 59.6% | 21.9% | 8% | 8% | 2% | 0.46% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.5% | 21.5% | 7.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 0.55% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.5% | 21.5% | 7.9% | 9.6% | 1.9% | 0.47% |
| Aug 2026 | 57.2% | 21.1% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 0.54% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Hobart and Kemppi comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Hobart was ahead of Kemppi in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Hobart’s estimated Share of Search among welding machines worldwide moved from 56.4% to 57.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 246K to 201K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Kemppi’s estimated Share of Search among welding machines worldwide moved from 0.44% to 0.54%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.9K.
How did search popularity change for welding machines worldwide in August 2026?
1 change
In August 2026, Hobart lost estimated Share of Search among welding machines worldwide, from 58.5% to 57.2%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hobart’s and Kemppi’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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