Nelson vs Orbit:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Orbit had more branded searches than Nelson among sprinklers worldwide. Orbit was estimated to have 27.1K branded searches compared to Nelson’s 1.3K, and held a 7.5% Share of Search versus Nelson’s 0.36%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Nelson or Orbit?
Compare the sprinklers 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 Orbit, Nelson. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Gardena | Rain Bird | Hozelock | Orbit | Melnor | Nelson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 67.7% | 13.6% | 6.1% | 11.1% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 70.9% | 11.7% | 5.2% | 11.7% | 0.38% | 0.17% |
| Dec 2025 | 68.4% | 11.2% | 6.1% | 13.7% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 65.5% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 16.1% | 0.29% | 0.23% |
| Feb 2026 | 71.6% | 9.6% | 6.4% | 11.8% | 0.31% | 0.21% |
| Mar 2026 | 73.2% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 0.58% | 0.21% |
| Apr 2026 | 71.1% | 11.7% | 9.6% | 6.4% | 1% | 0.25% |
| May 2026 | 71.7% | 11.8% | 9.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 71.4% | 11.7% | 9.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 0.37% |
| Jul 2026 | 67.2% | 11% | 13.5% | 6% | 1.8% | 0.42% |
| Aug 2026 | 67.9% | 13.7% | 9.1% | 7.5% | 1.5% | 0.36% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Nelson and Orbit comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Orbit was ahead of Nelson in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Nelson’s estimated Share of Search among sprinklers worldwide moved from 0.3% to 0.36%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 720 to 1.3K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Orbit’s estimated Share of Search among sprinklers worldwide moved from 11.1% to 7.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 27.1K.
How did search popularity change for sprinklers worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Orbit gained estimated Share of Search among sprinklers worldwide, from 6% to 7.5%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Nelson worldwide rose 80.6% over 11 measured months, from 720 to 1.3K in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Nelson’s and Orbit’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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