US Cargo Control vs Yakima:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, US Cargo Control had more branded searches than Yakima among load bars brands worldwide. US Cargo Control had about 6,600 branded searches, while Yakima had 30. US Cargo Control made up 1.6% of all load bars brand searches we track, and Yakima accounted for <0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about load bars brands, US Cargo Control appeared in three of the four answers and Yakima in one. US Cargo Control was mentioned before Yakima in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
US Cargo Control, about 220 searches for every 1 for Yakima
Who does AI mention more?
US Cargo Control, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Yakima in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
US Cargo Control, named ahead of Yakima in 3 of 4 answers
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Top load bars brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, US Cargo Control was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Yakima was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. US Cargo Control was listed before Yakima in three out of four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- US Cargo Control1st
Thule2nd
DC Cargo Mall3rd
Yakima4th
Front Runner–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- US Cargo Control3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Thule2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- DC Cargo Mall2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Yakima1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Front Runner0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which load bars brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best load bars brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best load bars brand for a roof rack?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“car roof bars”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“load bars”
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 US Cargo Control or Yakima more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for US Cargo Control and Yakima by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five load bars brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for US Cargo Control, Yakima. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Thule | Front Runner | US Cargo Control | DC Cargo Mall | Yakima |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 71.9% | 26.3% | 1.3% | 0.57% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 72% | 26.4% | 1.1% | 0.47% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 72% | 26.4% | 1.1% | 0.47% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 72.3% | 26.5% | 0.87% | 0.39% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 75.4% | 22.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 75.5% | 22.6% | 1.4% | 0.59% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 75.6% | 22.6% | 1.4% | 0.49% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 79% | 19.3% | 1.2% | 0.51% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 75.5% | 22.6% | 1.4% | 0.59% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 79.1% | 19.3% | 1.2% | 0.42% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 75.6% | 22.6% | 1.4% | 0.49% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 75.2% | 22.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | <0.01% |
How has the US Cargo Control and Yakima comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- US Cargo Control was ahead of Yakima in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, US Cargo Control’s share of searches among load bars brands worldwide moved from 1.3% to 1.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Yakima’s share of searches among load bars brands worldwide held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20 to 30.
How did search popularity change for load bars brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Yakima worldwide rose 50% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 30 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for US Cargo Control worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 6.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using US Cargo Control’s and Yakima’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.
US Cargo Control
1 branded search term
- us cargo control
Yakima
1 branded search term
- yakima canopy
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