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NIIMBOT vs Zebra:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, NIIMBOT had more branded searches than Zebra among label maker brands worldwide. NIIMBOT had about 88,700 branded searches, while Zebra had 2,900. NIIMBOT made up 14.9% of all label maker brand searches we track, and Zebra accounted for 0.49%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about label maker brands, NIIMBOT appeared in three of the four answers and Zebra in none.

Among label maker brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

NIIMBOT, about 31 searches for every 1 for Zebra

NIIMBOT 88.7K searchesZebra 2.9K searches

Who does AI mention more?

NIIMBOT, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Zebra in 0

NIIMBOT in 3 of 4Zebra in 0 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

NIIMBOT, the only one of the two named

NIIMBOT first in 3Zebra never named

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Top label maker brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, NIIMBOT was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Zebra did not appear in any of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Brother P-touch1st
  2. DYMO2nd
  3. NIIMBOT3rd
  4. Avery–
  5. Rollo–
  6. Brady–
  7. Zebra–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Brother P-touch4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • DYMO3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • NIIMBOT3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Avery0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Rollo0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Brady0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Zebra0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

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 NIIMBOT or Zebra more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for NIIMBOT and Zebra by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven label maker brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

NIIMBOT and Zebra among label maker brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for NIIMBOT, Zebra. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthDYMOAveryRolloNIIMBOTBrother P-touchBradyZebra
Oct 202528.9%32.1%21.1%10.9%5.2%1.3%0.56%
Nov 202529.9%28.4%22.7%11.7%5.6%1.1%0.49%
Dec 202525.1%36.6%19.6%12.6%4.8%0.79%0.42%
Jan 202629.9%26.4%21.1%13.3%7.8%1%0.45%
Feb 202630.9%26.5%21.1%13.1%6.3%1.6%0.56%
Mar 202627.8%29%23.2%12.3%5.7%1.4%0.62%
Apr 202626.4%29.3%23.5%12.1%7.1%1.1%0.5%
May 202627%30%24%12.5%4.8%1.2%0.52%
Jun 202626.5%26.5%26%13.9%5.2%1.3%0.56%
Jul 202628.7%26.1%20.8%16.3%6.3%1.3%0.55%
Aug 202627.6%33.3%17.9%14.2%5.4%1.1%0.47%
Sep 202631.3%28.2%18.5%14.9%5.6%1.1%0.49%

How has the NIIMBOT and Zebra comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • NIIMBOT was ahead of Zebra in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NIIMBOT’s share of searches among label maker brands worldwide moved from 10.9% to 14.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 69.5K to 88.7K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zebra’s share of searches among label maker brands worldwide moved from 0.56% to 0.49%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.6K to 2.9K.

How did search popularity change for label maker brands worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, NIIMBOT gained share of searches among label maker brands worldwide, from 14.2% to 14.9%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Zebra worldwide fell 19.4% over 12 measured months, from 3.6K to 2.9K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using NIIMBOT’s and Zebra’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.

NIIMBOT

3 branded search terms

  • niimbot
  • niimbot label
  • niimbot label makers

Zebra

1 branded search term

  • zebra label

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