Scalar vs Seachem:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Seachem had more branded searches than Scalar among aquarium brands worldwide. Seachem was estimated to have 12.1K branded searches compared to Scalar’s 3K, and held a 23.6% Share of Search versus Scalar’s 5.9%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Scalar or Seachem?
Compare the aquarium equipment brands people buy. 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 Seachem, Scalar. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Fluval | Eheim | Seachem | Scalar | Tetra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.7% | 25% | 20.4% | 4% | 4.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.3% | 28.9% | 19.3% | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.5% | 29% | 19.4% | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.7% | 26.1% | 17.4% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 45.2% | 24.7% | 20.2% | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.8% | 24.4% | 20% | 6% | 4.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.9% | 23.4% | 23.4% | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| May 2026 | 43.2% | 23.6% | 23.6% | 5.9% | 3.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.3% | 21.1% | 21.1% | 6.5% | 4% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.3% | 21.1% | 21.1% | 6.5% | 4% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.3% | 23.6% | 23.6% | 5.9% | 3.7% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Scalar and Seachem comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Seachem was ahead of Scalar in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Scalar’s estimated Share of Search among aquarium brands worldwide moved from 4% to 5.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 3K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Seachem’s estimated Share of Search among aquarium brands worldwide moved from 20.4% to 23.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 12.1K.
How did search popularity change for aquarium brands worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Seachem gained estimated Share of Search among aquarium brands worldwide, from 21.1% to 23.6%.
In August 2026, Scalar lost estimated Share of Search among aquarium brands worldwide, from 6.5% to 5.9%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Scalar’s and Seachem’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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