iGaging vs Starrett:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Starrett had more branded searches than iGaging among micrometer brands worldwide. Starrett had about 22,200 branded searches, while iGaging had 1,900. Starrett made up 9.3% of all micrometer brand searches we track, and iGaging accounted for 0.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about micrometer brands, Starrett appeared in three of the five answers and iGaging in two. Starrett was mentioned before iGaging in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Starrett, about 12 searches for every 1 for iGaging
Who does AI mention more?
Starrett, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, iGaging in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Starrett, named ahead of iGaging in every answer
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Top micrometer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Starrett was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the 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. Starrett was listed before iGaging in every answer.
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 Starrett more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for iGaging and Starrett 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 Starrett, 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 Starrett comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Starrett 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, Starrett’s share of searches among micrometer brands worldwide moved from 9.9% to 9.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 22.2K.
How did search popularity change for micrometer brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using iGaging’s and Starrett’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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