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Plugable vs Satechi:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Satechi had more branded searches than Plugable among USB hub brands worldwide. Satechi had about 49,500 branded searches, while Plugable had 9,000. Satechi made up 2.1% of all USB hub brand searches we track, and Plugable accounted for 0.38%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about USB hub brands, Plugable and Satechi each appeared in two of the five answers. Plugable was mentioned before Satechi in two out of three answers that named either.

Among USB hub brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Satechi, about 6 searches for every 1 for Plugable

Satechi 49.5K searchesPlugable 9K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.

Plugable in 2 of 5Satechi in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Plugable, named ahead of Satechi in 2 of 3 answers

Plugable first in 2Satechi first in 1

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Top USB hub brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Plugable and Satechi were each mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Plugable was listed before Satechi in two out of three answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Anker1st
  2. UGREEN2nd
  3. Plugable3rd
  4. Belkin4th
  5. Satechi5th
  6. Sabrent–
  7. AmazonBasics–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Anker5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • UGREEN3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Satechi2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Plugable2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Belkin1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Sabrent0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • AmazonBasics0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 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 Plugable or Satechi more popular in search?

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

Plugable and Satechi among USB hub brands worldwide, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthAnkerUGREENBelkinSatechiPlugableSabrentAmazonBasics
Oct 202551.2%31.6%13.8%2.1%0.56%0.51%0.15%
Nov 202550.7%31.8%13.9%2.5%0.52%0.5%0.15%
Dec 202550.1%31.7%14.3%2.5%0.55%0.61%0.18%
Jan 202650.4%31.9%13.8%2.5%0.55%0.61%0.18%
Feb 202650.7%31.9%13.6%2.5%0.55%0.61%0.18%
Mar 202650.8%32.2%13.3%2.5%0.56%0.5%0.15%
Apr 202652.1%33%11.7%2.1%0.53%0.42%0.15%
May 202651%32.3%13.6%2.1%0.46%0.41%0.15%
Jun 202650.9%32.7%13.6%1.7%0.52%0.5%0.12%
Jul 202650.8%33.4%12.3%2.5%0.46%0.41%0.12%
Aug 202648.9%33.3%14.3%2.4%0.44%0.48%0.12%
Sep 202651.2%33.8%12.1%2.1%0.38%0.34%0.1%

How has the Plugable and Satechi comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Satechi was ahead of Plugable in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Plugable’s share of searches among USB hub brands worldwide moved from 0.56% to 0.38%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 11K to 9K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Satechi’s share of searches among USB hub brands worldwide held steady at 2.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40.5K to 49.5K.

How did search popularity change for USB hub brands worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Plugable rose from 6th to 5th among USB hub brands worldwide.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Satechi worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 40.5K to 49.5K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Plugable’s and Satechi’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.

Plugable

2 branded search terms

  • plugable
  • plugable docking station

Satechi

1 branded search term

  • satechi

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