Traxxas vs VolantexRC:Which is more popular?

Name: Traxxas vs VolantexRC: Which is searched more?
Creator: Brandwave
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In September 2026, Traxxas had more branded searches than VolantexRC among RC boat brands worldwide. Traxxas had about 201,000 branded searches, while VolantexRC had 2,400. Traxxas made up 83% of all RC boat brand searches we track, and VolantexRC accounted for 0.99%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about RC boat brands, Traxxas appeared in all five answers and VolantexRC in three. Traxxas was mentioned before VolantexRC in every answer.

Among RC boat brands worldwide in September 2026

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Top RC boat brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Traxxas appeared in all five answers. VolantexRC was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Traxxas was listed before VolantexRC 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.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Google	Answers that named it
Traxxas	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	5 of 5
Pro Boat	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	5 of 5
VolantexRC	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
Kyosho	Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	1 of 5
Volantex	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5
Joysway	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5
Aquacraft	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5

Traxxas5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Pro Boat5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
VolantexRC3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kyosho1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Volantex0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Joysway0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Aquacraft0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Asked ChatGPT
“Which RC boat brand should I buy?”
1. 1Pro Boat
2. 2Traxxas
3. 3VolantexRC
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best RC boat brands?”
1. 1Pro Boat
2. 2Traxxas
3. 3VolantexRC
4. 4Kyosho
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best RC boat brand for lakes and pools?”
1. 1Pro Boat
2. 2Traxxas
3. 3VolantexRC
Searched Google, AI Overview
“remote control boat”
1. 1Traxxas
2. 2Pro Boat
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best rc boat”
1. 1Pro Boat
2. 2Traxxas

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 Traxxas or VolantexRC more popular in search?

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

Traxxas and VolantexRC among RC boat brands worldwide, by month

Month	Traxxas	Kyosho	Pro Boat	VolantexRC	Volantex	Joysway	Aquacraft
Oct 2025	86%	11.6%	0.59%	0.84%	0.66%	0.21%	0.11%
Nov 2025	86%	11.6%	0.57%	1%	0.54%	0.17%	0.09%
Dec 2025	88.3%	9.7%	0.43%	0.86%	0.46%	0.14%	0.08%
Jan 2026	88.6%	9.7%	0.41%	0.58%	0.46%	0.14%	0.08%
Feb 2026	86.3%	11.6%	0.62%	0.67%	0.56%	0.17%	0.09%
Mar 2026	88%	9.7%	0.64%	0.85%	0.56%	0.17%	0.09%
Apr 2026	85.5%	11.5%	0.76%	1%	0.83%	0.25%	0.11%
May 2026	85.5%	11.5%	0.97%	1%	0.66%	0.25%	0.14%
Jun 2026	87.3%	9.6%	1.2%	0.85%	0.67%	0.31%	0.11%
Jul 2026	85.1%	11.5%	1.3%	1%	0.66%	0.3%	0.13%
Aug 2026	85%	11.4%	1.3%	1%	0.83%	0.3%	0.13%
Sep 2026	83%	13.7%	1.1%	0.99%	0.79%	0.24%	0.11%

How has the Traxxas and VolantexRC comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

Traxxas was ahead of VolantexRC in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Traxxas’ share of searches among RC boat brands worldwide moved from 86% to 83%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 246K to 201K.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, VolantexRC’s share of searches among RC boat brands worldwide moved from 0.84% to 0.99%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.4K.

How did search popularity change for RC boat brands worldwide in September 2026?

1 change

In September 2026, Traxxas lost share of searches among RC boat brands worldwide, from 85% to 83%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Traxxas’ and VolantexRC’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.