Kenmore vs Shark:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Kenmore had more branded searches than Shark among bagless canister vacuum brands worldwide. Kenmore had about 145,000 branded searches, while Shark had 170. Kenmore made up 22.1% of all bagless canister vacuum brand searches we track, and Shark accounted for 0.03%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bagless canister vacuum brands, Kenmore and Shark each appeared in two of the five answers. Kenmore was mentioned before Shark in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Kenmore, about 852 searches for every 1 for Shark
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Kenmore, named ahead of Shark in 2 of 2 answers
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Top bagless canister vacuum brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Kenmore and Shark were each mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Kenmore was listed before Shark in every answer that named either.
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.
Miele4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
BISSELL3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Eureka3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Kenmore2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Shark2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which bagless canister vacuum brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best bagless canister vacuum brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best bagless canister vacuum brand for hard floors?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best bagless canister vacuum”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“quiet bagless vacuum”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Kenmore or Shark more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Kenmore and Shark by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five bagless canister vacuum brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Kenmore, Shark. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | BISSELL | Kenmore | Miele | Eureka | Shark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 58.3% | 19% | 17.6% | 5.1% | 0.02% |
| Nov 2025 | 58.2% | 15.8% | 21.5% | 4.5% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.1% | 19.5% | 26.5% | 5.9% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.6% | 20.5% | 22.9% | 5.9% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.6% | 18.5% | 20.5% | 5.3% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.7% | 18.5% | 20.6% | 5.2% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.5% | 21.3% | 19.7% | 5.4% | 0.03% |
| May 2026 | 45.8% | 27% | 20.7% | 6.6% | 0.03% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.2% | 27.2% | 20.9% | 5.7% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.2% | 27.2% | 20.8% | 5.7% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.2% | 21.3% | 20% | 4.5% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.2% | 22.1% | 16.9% | 4.6% | 0.03% |
How has the Kenmore and Shark comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Kenmore was ahead of Shark in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kenmore’s share of searches among bagless canister vacuum brands worldwide moved from 19% to 22.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 120K to 145K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shark’s share of searches among bagless canister vacuum brands worldwide moved from 0.02% to 0.03%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 140 to 170.
How did search popularity change for bagless canister vacuum brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Kenmore gained share of searches among bagless canister vacuum brands worldwide, from 21.3% to 22.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Shark worldwide rose 21.4% over 12 measured months, from 140 to 170 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kenmore’s and Shark’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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