Nordic Knots vs Safavieh:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Nordic Knots had more branded searches than Safavieh among rug brands worldwide. Nordic Knots had about 125,000 branded searches, while Safavieh had 33,100. Nordic Knots made up 2.8% of all rug brand searches we track, and Safavieh accounted for 0.75%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about rug brands, Safavieh appeared in three of the five answers and Nordic Knots in one. Safavieh was mentioned before Nordic Knots in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Nordic Knots, about 4 searches for every 1 for Safavieh
Who does AI mention more?
Safavieh, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Nordic Knots in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Safavieh, named ahead of Nordic Knots in 3 of 3 answers
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Top rug brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Safavieh was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Nordic Knots was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Safavieh was listed before Nordic Knots in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Loloi1st
Ruggable2nd
Revival3rd- Safavieh4th
Pottery Barn5th
Rugs USA6th
West Elm7th
Nordic Knots7th
Miss Amara–
Beni Rugs–- +1 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Ruggable4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Revival4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Loloi4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Safavieh3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pottery Barn2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
West Elm1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Rugs USA1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Nordic Knots1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Miss Amara0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Beni Rugs0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about rug brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which rug brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best rug brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best rug brand for living room floor?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“living room rug”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“rug brands”
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 Nordic Knots or Safavieh more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Nordic Knots and Safavieh by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 rug brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Nordic Knots, Safavieh. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Pottery Barn | West Elm | Ruggable | Rugs USA | Nordic Knots | Revival | Safavieh | Loloi | Miss Amara | Beni Rugs | Rug Culture |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50.9% | 27.7% | 12.5% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.75% | 0.34% | 0.5% | 0.22% | 0.04% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.9% | 28.9% | 10.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.52% | 0.23% | 0.43% | 0.16% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.4% | 25.1% | 11.3% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 1% | 0.56% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.17% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 55.5% | 24.7% | 11.1% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.67% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.16% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.3% | 24.7% | 11.1% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.67% | 0.37% | 0.3% | 0.16% | 0.04% |
| Mar 2026 | 55% | 24.5% | 11% | 4% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.81% | 0.36% | 0.36% | 0.16% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 50% | 27.3% | 12.3% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.15% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 46.7% | 31.1% | 11.5% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.84% | 0.38% | 0.38% | 0.14% | 0.05% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.2% | 27.4% | 12.3% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.91% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.18% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.4% | 24.3% | 10.9% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.44% | 0.36% | 0.13% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.2% | 27.9% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.93% | 0.41% | 0.34% | 0.15% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.1% | 27.8% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 0.75% | 0.41% | 0.34% | 0.15% | 0.04% |
How has the Nordic Knots and Safavieh comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Nordic Knots was ahead of Safavieh in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nordic Knots’ share of searches among rug brands worldwide moved from 1.9% to 2.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 83.9K to 125K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Safavieh’s share of searches among rug brands worldwide held steady at 0.75%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 33.1K.
How did search popularity change for rug brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change

Nordic Knots’ share of searches among rug brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.1% to 2.8% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Nordic Knots’ and Safavieh’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.
Nordic Knots
2 branded search terms
- nordic knots
- nordic knots rugs
Safavieh
1 branded search term
- safavieh
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