Scale75 vs Tamiya:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Tamiya had more branded searches than Scale75 among miniature paint brands worldwide. Tamiya had about 9,900 branded searches, while Scale75 had 3,490. Tamiya made up 6.8% of all miniature paint brand searches we track, and Scale75 accounted for 2.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about miniature paint brands, Tamiya appeared in one of the four answers and Scale75 in none.
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Top miniature paint brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Tamiya was mentioned in one out of four: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in the Google AI Overview. Scale75 did not appear in any of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
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.
Vallejo4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
The Army Painter4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Citadel3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Monument Hobbies2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
AK Interactive1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Tamiya1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Green Stuff World0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Scale750 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
AMMO by Mig Jimenez0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Reaper Miniatures0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about miniature paint brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best paint for miniatures?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which miniature paint brand should a beginner buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best paint sets for Warhammer miniatures?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“miniature paint”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“model paint”
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 27, 2026.
Is Scale75 or Tamiya more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Scale75 and Tamiya by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten miniature paint brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Tamiya, Scale75. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Green Stuff World | AK Interactive | Vallejo | Monument Hobbies | Citadel | Tamiya | The Army Painter | Scale75 | AMMO by Mig Jimenez | Reaper Miniatures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 31.5% | 17.2% | 13.9% | 7.7% | 11.6% | 5.2% | 7.7% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.49% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.3% | 16% | 16.3% | 7.8% | 13.1% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.62% |
| Jan 2026 | 26.5% | 17.7% | 17.4% | 7.1% | 14.5% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 0.86% | 0.56% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.3% | 17.1% | 16.8% | 6.8% | 11.4% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 0.82% | 0.52% |
| Mar 2026 | 30.1% | 16.5% | 16.2% | 8% | 13.5% | 6% | 6% | 2.2% | 0.79% | 0.64% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.8% | 17.4% | 14.4% | 9.4% | 11.6% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 0.83% | 0.57% |
| May 2026 | 33.2% | 14.9% | 15.1% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 0.87% | 0.49% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.2% | 15.3% | 15.5% | 9.1% | 10.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 0.69% | 0.46% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.1% | 14.9% | 15.7% | 8.8% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 0.87% | 0.56% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.8% | 16.9% | 17.9% | 9.1% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 0.62% | 0.45% |
| Sep 2026 | 27.8% | 18.6% | 16.1% | 11.3% | 10.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 0.89% | 0.57% |
| Oct 2026 | 27.7% | 18.5% | 16.9% | 11.3% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 0.89% | 0.57% |
Tamiya sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “tamiya paint”.
How has branded search for Scale75 and Tamiya changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Tamiya was ahead of Scale75 in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Scale75’s share of searches among miniature paint brands worldwide moved from 3.3% to 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.3K to 3.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Tamiya’s share of searches among miniature paint brands worldwide moved from 5.2% to 6.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 9.9K.
How did search popularity change for miniature paint brands worldwide in October 2026?
1 change

Estimated monthly branded searches for Scale75 worldwide fell 44.4% over 12 measured months, from 6.3K to 3.5K in October 2026.
How are Scale75’s and Tamiya’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Scale75’s and Tamiya’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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