Philips vs Sylvania:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Philips had more branded searches than Sylvania among light bulb brands worldwide. Philips was estimated to have 1.1M branded searches compared to Sylvania’s 135K, and held an 80.9% Share of Search versus Sylvania’s 9.9%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Philips or Sylvania?
Compare the light bulb brands shoppers choose between. 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 Philips, Sylvania. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Philips | Sylvania | Osram | Feit Electric | WiZ | GE Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 75.7% | 11.5% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 0.69% | 0.31% |
| Nov 2025 | 75.2% | 11.8% | 9.7% | 2.4% | 0.58% | 0.26% |
| Dec 2025 | 76.7% | 11.1% | 9.1% | 2.2% | 0.55% | 0.24% |
| Jan 2026 | 75.8% | 9.4% | 11.4% | 2.3% | 0.69% | 0.37% |
| Feb 2026 | 76.3% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 1.7% | 0.52% | 0.28% |
| Mar 2026 | 75.6% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 2.1% | 0.64% | 0.35% |
| Apr 2026 | 77.2% | 11.1% | 9% | 1.8% | 0.54% | 0.3% |
| May 2026 | 77.9% | 11.6% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 0.57% | 0.31% |
| Jun 2026 | 78% | 11.6% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 0.56% | 0.25% |
| Jul 2026 | 80.4% | 10.3% | 6.9% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.22% |
| Aug 2026 | 80.9% | 9.9% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.26% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Philips and Sylvania comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Philips was ahead of Sylvania in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Philips’ estimated Share of Search among light bulb brands worldwide moved from 75.7% to 80.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.1M.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Sylvania’s estimated Share of Search among light bulb brands worldwide moved from 11.5% to 9.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 135K.
How did search popularity change for light bulb brands worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Philips gained estimated Share of Search among light bulb brands worldwide, from 80.4% to 80.9%.
Sylvania’s estimated Share of Search among light bulb brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 11.6% to 9.9% in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Philips’ and Sylvania’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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