Mendini vs Muramatsu:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Muramatsu had more branded searches than Mendini among flute brands worldwide. Muramatsu had about 6,000 branded searches, while Mendini had 390. Muramatsu made up 17.2% of all flute brand searches we track, and Mendini accounted for 1.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about flute brands, Muramatsu appeared in three of the five answers and Mendini in none.
Who do people search for more?
Muramatsu, about 15 searches for every 1 for Mendini
Who does AI mention more?
Muramatsu, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Mendini in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Muramatsu, the only one of the two named
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Top flute brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Muramatsu was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Mendini 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.
Yamaha1st
Gemeinhardt2nd
Jean Paul3rd
Etude4th- Muramatsu5th
Jupiter6th
Pearl Flutes7th
Altus8th
Amadeus9th- Mendini–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Yamaha5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Gemeinhardt5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Muramatsu3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Jupiter2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Pearl Flutes2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Altus2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Etude2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Jean Paul2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Amadeus1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Mendini0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about flute brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which flute brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best flute brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best flute brand for beginner lessons?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“flute brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“student flute”
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 Mendini or Muramatsu more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Mendini and Muramatsu by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten flute brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Muramatsu, Mendini. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Yamaha | Muramatsu | Jupiter | Pearl Flutes | Amadeus | Gemeinhardt | Altus | Etude | Jean Paul | Mendini |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.8% | 21% | 7.4% | 9% | 7.4% | 4% | 2.7% | 0.99% | 0.65% | 0.99% |
| Nov 2025 | 50.3% | 20.3% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 0.89% | 0.72% | 0.89% |
| Dec 2025 | 52% | 17.2% | 6.9% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.75% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.1% | 19.5% | 6.2% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.55% | 0.84% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.2% | 19.9% | 5.3% | 8% | 8% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 0.86% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.6% | 23% | 6% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1% | 0.53% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.3% | 23.3% | 5.1% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 0.83% | 0.45% | 0.67% |
| May 2026 | 45.9% | 25.8% | 5.9% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 4% | 2.7% | 0.99% | 0.53% | 0.81% |
| Jun 2026 | 44.4% | 24.9% | 5.9% | 7% | 8.8% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.62% | 0.95% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.2% | 19.1% | 6.4% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 4% | 4% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.84% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.8% | 17.2% | 8.3% | 6.9% | 5.4% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.92% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.9% | 17.2% | 8.3% | 6.9% | 5.4% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
How has the Mendini and Muramatsu comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Muramatsu was ahead of Mendini in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mendini’s share of searches among flute brands worldwide moved from 0.99% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 320 to 390.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Muramatsu’s share of searches among flute brands worldwide moved from 21% to 17.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.8K to 6K.
How did search popularity change for flute brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Mendini fell from 9th to 10th among flute brands worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Muramatsu worldwide fell 11.8% over 12 measured months, from 6.8K to 6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mendini’s and Muramatsu’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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