markilux vs Sunbrella:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Sunbrella had more branded searches than markilux among awnings brands worldwide. Sunbrella had about 33,100 branded searches, while markilux had 6,600. Sunbrella made up 23.2% of all awnings brand searches we track, and markilux accounted for 4.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about awnings brands, markilux appeared in three of the four answers and Sunbrella in two. markilux was mentioned before Sunbrella in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Sunbrella, about 5 searches for every 1 for markilux
Who does AI mention more?
markilux, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Sunbrella in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
markilux, named ahead of Sunbrella in every answer
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Top awnings brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, markilux was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Sunbrella was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. markilux was listed before Sunbrella 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.
SunSetter3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- markilux3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Advaning3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Sunbrella2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
KE Outdoor Design2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Stratco0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Luxaflex0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which awning brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best awning brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best awning brand for shade for patio?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“patio awning”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“window awning”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is markilux or Sunbrella more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for markilux and Sunbrella by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven awnings brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Sunbrella, markilux. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Stratco | Luxaflex | Sunbrella | SunSetter | markilux | KE Outdoor Design | Advaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.6% | 25% | 16.7% | 7.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.09% |
| Nov 2025 | 48.3% | 26.5% | 14.5% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.4% | 23% | 15.4% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.08% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.4% | 22.6% | 15.1% | 6.7% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 0.07% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.9% | 23% | 18.8% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 30.7% | 20.6% | 20.6% | 20.6% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.1% | 15.9% | 23.8% | 23.8% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| May 2026 | 26.4% | 14.4% | 26.4% | 26.4% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 0.09% |
| Jun 2026 | 24.1% | 16.1% | 29.5% | 24.1% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 0.13% |
| Jul 2026 | 25.5% | 17% | 25.5% | 25.5% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 0.11% |
| Aug 2026 | 31% | 20.7% | 25.3% | 16.9% | 5.1% | 0.9% | 0.11% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.7% | 23.2% | 23.2% | 12.7% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 0.12% |
How has the markilux and Sunbrella comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Sunbrella was ahead of markilux in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, markilux’s share of searches among awnings brands worldwide moved from 3.3% to 4.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sunbrella’s share of searches among awnings brands worldwide moved from 16.7% to 23.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 33.1K.
How did search popularity change for awnings brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Luxaflex overtook Sunbrella to rank 2nd among awnings brands worldwide, with 23.2% of the searches.
In September 2026, Sunbrella lost share of searches among awnings brands worldwide, from 25.3% to 23.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for markilux worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 6.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using markilux’s and Sunbrella’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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