Metrics · Brand · Channel · Monthly · count · Updated 2026-07-21

What is Branded Search Volume?

Short answer: The number of searches for a company's own brand name or product name over a period.

Definition

The number of searches for a company's own brand name or product name over a period.

Formula

Count of search queries containing the brand name

How to measure

Pull branded query volume from a search console or keyword research tool over a consistent tracking period.

Why track it

Rising branded search volume is one of the cleanest proxies for growing awareness, since it reflects unprompted recall rather than paid exposure.

Example

A company's branded search volume triples after a well-received product launch and press coverage.

FAQ

What is Branded Search Volume?
The number of searches for a company's own brand name or product name over a period.
How do you calculate Branded Search Volume?
Count of search queries containing the brand name
Why track Branded Search Volume?
Rising branded search volume is one of the cleanest proxies for growing awareness, since it reflects unprompted recall rather than paid exposure.
What is Branded Search Volume? Definition, formula, and growth use · Cofounderbase