iGaging vs Sealey:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Sealey had more branded searches than iGaging among micrometer brands worldwide. Sealey had about 14,800 branded searches, while iGaging had 1,900. Sealey made up 6.2% of all micrometer brand searches we track, and iGaging accounted for 0.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about micrometer brands, iGaging appeared in two of the five answers and Sealey in none.
Who do people search for more?
Sealey, about 8 searches for every 1 for iGaging
Who does AI mention more?
iGaging, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Sealey in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
iGaging, the only one of the two named
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Top micrometer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, iGaging was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Sealey did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
Mitutoyo5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Fowler3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mahr3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Starrett3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- iGaging2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Sealey0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Moore & Wright0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Draper0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which micrometer brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best micrometer brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best micrometer brand for precise measurements?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“outside micrometer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“digital micrometer”
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 21, 2026.
Is iGaging or Sealey more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for iGaging and Sealey by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight micrometer brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Sealey, iGaging. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Fowler | Mitutoyo | Mahr | Starrett | Sealey | iGaging | Moore & Wright | Draper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 40.1% | 33% | 10% | 9.9% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 0.47% | 0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 36.3% | 36.3% | 11% | 8.9% | 5.9% | 1.2% | 0.52% | 0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.2% | 27% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 0.36% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 40.9% | 33.6% | 10.2% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 0.48% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 36.8% | 30.1% | 16.6% | 9% | 6% | 0.98% | 0.53% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.1% | 33% | 12.1% | 8.1% | 5.4% | 0.87% | 0.47% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.7% | 29.4% | 10.9% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 0.95% | 0.4% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 43.7% | 29.4% | 10.9% | 8.8% | 5.9% | 0.95% | 0.4% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.9% | 31.8% | 11.8% | 9.5% | 6.4% | 1% | 0.56% | 0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 39% | 31.9% | 11.8% | 9.6% | 6.4% | 0.82% | 0.56% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.2% | 30.4% | 16.8% | 9.1% | 5% | 0.99% | 0.53% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 38% | 31.1% | 14% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 0.8% | 0.55% | 0.02% |
How has the iGaging and Sealey comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Sealey was ahead of iGaging in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, iGaging’s share of searches among micrometer brands worldwide moved from 1.1% to 0.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9K to 1.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sealey’s share of searches among micrometer brands worldwide moved from 5.4% to 6.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 14.8K.
How did search popularity change for micrometer brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Sealey gained share of searches among micrometer brands worldwide, from 5% to 6.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for iGaging worldwide fell 34.5% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 1.9K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using iGaging’s and Sealey’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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