QAD vs Ripcord:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Ripcord had more branded searches than QAD among drop away rest brands worldwide. Ripcord had about 22,200 branded searches, while QAD had 5,800. Ripcord made up 18.9% of all drop away rest brand searches we track, and QAD accounted for 4.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about drop away rest brands, QAD appeared in all four answers and Ripcord in one. QAD was mentioned before Ripcord in every answer.
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Top drop away rest brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, QAD appeared in all four answers. Ripcord was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. QAD was listed before Ripcord in every answer.
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Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
QAD4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Hamskea4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Trophy Ridge2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Mathews1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Hoyt1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Ripcord1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which drop away rest brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best drop away rest brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best drop away rest brand for archery accuracy?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best drop away rest”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“archery arrow rest”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is QAD or Ripcord more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for QAD and Ripcord by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six drop away rest brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Ripcord, QAD. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Mathews | Hoyt | Ripcord | QAD | Trophy Ridge | Hamskea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.3% | 30.3% | 16.6% | 2.9% | 4% | 0.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.6% | 31.2% | 14% | 3% | 3.4% | 1.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 40.8% | 27.3% | 22.3% | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.9% | 27.8% | 27.8% | 3.6% | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 29.9% | 29.9% | 29.9% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 29.3% | 23.9% | 35.8% | 3.8% | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.2% | 23.9% | 35.9% | 3.7% | 4.7% | 2.6% |
| May 2026 | 29.6% | 24.2% | 36.3% | 3.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.5% | 25.7% | 31.5% | 5% | 4.1% | 2.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.2% | 28.9% | 23.5% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.2% | 28.9% | 15.8% | 5.7% | 4.7% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.1% | 28.1% | 18.9% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 1.4% |
How has the QAD and Ripcord comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Ripcord was ahead of QAD in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, QAD’s share of searches among drop away rest brands worldwide moved from 2.9% to 4.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.8K to 5.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ripcord’s share of searches among drop away rest brands worldwide moved from 16.6% to 18.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 22.2K.
How did search popularity change for drop away rest brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Ripcord gained share of searches among drop away rest brands worldwide, from 15.8% to 18.9%.
In September 2026, QAD lost share of searches among drop away rest brands worldwide, from 5.7% to 4.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using QAD’s and Ripcord’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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