Linear vs Merlin:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, Linear had more branded searches than Merlin among garage door opener brands worldwide. Linear was estimated to have 41.5K branded searches compared to Merlin’s 7K, and held a 9.4% Share of Search versus Merlin’s 1.6%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Linear or Merlin?
Compare the garage door opener 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 Linear, Merlin. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Craftsman | Chamberlain | Linear | Dominator | Merlin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 59.3% | 28.4% | 8.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 60% | 28.9% | 6.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.1% | 25.4% | 6.2% | 2% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 63% | 24.6% | 8.5% | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 67.3% | 21.3% | 8.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 67% | 21.2% | 9% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 63.4% | 24.4% | 9% | 2% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 63.3% | 24.4% | 9.1% | 2% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 68.6% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 64% | 24.6% | 8% | 2.1% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 67.3% | 21.3% | 8% | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 68.4% | 18.3% | 9.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
How has the Linear and Merlin comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Linear was ahead of Merlin in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Linear’s estimated Share of Search among garage door opener brands worldwide moved from 8.1% to 9.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.4K to 41.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Merlin’s estimated Share of Search among garage door opener brands worldwide moved from 1.4% to 1.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.9K to 7K.
How did search popularity change for garage door opener brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Linear gained estimated Share of Search among garage door opener brands worldwide, from 8% to 9.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Merlin worldwide rose 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 5.9K to 7K in September 2026.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Linear’s and Merlin’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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