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How popular isBlack and Decker in search?

In September 2026, there were an estimated 220K branded searches for Black and Decker worldwide which is down 10.2% over the last 12 months. Black and Decker holds 9.2% estimated Share of Search among hand sander brands worldwide and is ranked 5th of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search, September 2026
  1. Makita39.6%
  2. DeWalt28.2%
  3. Craftsman12.6%
  4. Festool10.3%
  5. Black and Decker9.2%
  6. Bosch0.02%
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Which hand sander brands compete with Black and Decker?

Black and Decker against hand sander brands worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for Makita, DeWalt, Craftsman, Festool, Black and Decker. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of search table
MonthMakitaDeWaltCraftsmanFestoolBlack and DeckerBosch
Oct 202547.6%24.1%8.8%10.8%8.8%0.01%
Nov 202545%27.6%8.3%10.1%9.1%0.01%
Dec 202540.7%30.2%11%9%9%<0.01%
Jan 202639%28.5%12.7%10.4%9.3%0.01%
Feb 202638%28%15.3%10.2%8.4%0.01%
Mar 202640.1%24.5%16.4%11%8%0.01%
Apr 202638%27.7%15.1%10.1%9.1%0.02%
May 202637.5%27%14.8%9.9%10.8%0.02%
Jun 202637.8%27.3%14.9%10%9.9%0.01%
Jul 202636.3%26.2%17.5%9.6%10.5%0.02%
Aug 202638.9%28.1%15.4%8.4%9.2%0.02%
Sep 202639.6%28.2%12.6%10.3%9.2%0.02%

  1. 1.Makita

    39.6%

    Held 1st. 944K estimated branded searches, +1.2% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.

  2. 2.DeWalt

    28.2%

    Held 2nd. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  3. 3.Craftsman

    12.6%

    Held 3rd. 301K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2.7 points.

  4. 4.Festool

    10.3%

    Moved from 5th to 4th. 246K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.

  5. 5.Black and Decker

    9.2%

    Moved from 4th to 5th. 220K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  6. 6.Bosch

    0.02%

    Held 6th. 390 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

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How has branded search demand for Black and Decker changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Black and Decker worldwide fell from 245K to 220K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Black and Decker’s estimated Share of Search among hand sander brands worldwide peaked at 10.8% in May 2026 and was lowest at 8% in March 2026.

How did search popularity change for hand sander brands worldwide in September 2026?

  1. In September 2026, Festool overtook Black and Decker to rank 4th among hand sander brands worldwide, with 10.3% estimated Share of Search.

  2. In September 2026, Makita gained estimated Share of Search among hand sander brands worldwide, from 38.9% to 39.6%.

  3. In September 2026, Craftsman lost estimated Share of Search among hand sander brands worldwide, from 15.4% to 12.6%.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Bosch worldwide rose 21.9% over 12 measured months, from 320 to 390 in September 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Black and Decker worldwide fell 10.2% over 12 measured months, from 245K to 220K in September 2026.

Where does Black and Decker compete?

Black and Decker is ranked in 26 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of SearchRanking
Stick vacuum brands6th of 82.8%Show ranking
Handheld vacuum brands5th of 73.3%Show ranking
Car vacuum brands3rd of 63.7%Show ranking
Grass trimmer brands5th of 84.4%Show ranking
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Tire inflator brands4th of 55.9%Show ranking
Toaster oven brands4th of 66.6%Show ranking
Cordless sweeper brands3rd of 38.1%Show ranking
Chuck key brands4th of 59%Show ranking
Hand sander brands5th of 69.2%Shown above
Lawn edger brands4th of 69.6%Show ranking
Can opener brands3rd of 510.2%Show ranking
Convection oven brands2nd of 712.9%Show ranking
Portable dishwasher brands3rd of 513.1%Show ranking
Reciprocating saw brands4th of 614.3%Show ranking
Belt sander brands4th of 614.9%Show ranking
Mini fridge brands3rd of 517%Show ranking
Hover mower brands2nd of 318%Show ranking
Steam iron brands2nd of 618.2%Show ranking
Saw horse brands2nd of 418.4%Show ranking
Cordless edger brands2nd of 325%Show ranking
Power scrubber brands1st of 346.8%Show ranking
Jar opener brands1st of 547.5%Show ranking
Heated airer brands1st of 448%Show ranking
Work bench brands1st of 368.2%Show ranking
Workbench brands1st of 569.6%Show ranking

How is Black and Decker measured?

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Black and Decker’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

2 branded search terms

  • black and decker
  • blackdecker

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