How popular isCarlton?
In September 2026, people searched for Carlton by name about 590 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 0.02% of all global chainsaw chain brand searches, placing Carlton sixth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about chainsaw chain brands, Carlton appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.
Carlton is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
OregonShare of searches 33.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
StihlShare of searches 29%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
HusqvarnaShare of searches 27.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd- ArcherShare of searches 10%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
- CarltonShare of searches 0.02%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top chainsaw chain brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Carlton was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Carlton is the fourth most recommended of the six.
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.
Oregon5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Stihl4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Husqvarna4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Carlton3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Archer0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ECHO0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about chainsaw chain brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which chainsaw chain brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best chainsaw chain brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best chainsaw chain brand for a replacement chain?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“replacement chainsaw chain”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sharp chainsaw chain”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which chainsaw chain brands compete with Carlton?
Share of searches by month for Oregon, Stihl, Husqvarna, Archer, Carlton. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Oregon | Stihl | Husqvarna | Archer | ECHO | Carlton |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 26.6% | 28.9% | 32.2% | 11.9% | 0.39% | 0.02% |
| Nov 2025 | 24.8% | 33.8% | 29.8% | 11% | 0.54% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 26.8% | 34.5% | 26.5% | 11.9% | 0.32% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.8% | 28.2% | 26.7% | 12% | 0.22% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 25.8% | 31.6% | 30.9% | 11.4% | 0.25% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 26.2% | 32.4% | 31.6% | 9.5% | 0.31% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 19.9% | 30.9% | 35.8% | 13.1% | 0.35% | 0.01% |
| May 2026 | 24.5% | 30% | 36.3% | 8.9% | 0.29% | 0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 26.2% | 32.2% | 31.7% | 9.6% | 0.31% | 0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.6% | 29.9% | 29.3% | 10.8% | 0.35% | 0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.5% | 28.8% | 27.3% | 10.1% | 0.33% | 0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.4% | 29% | 27.2% | 10% | 0.4% | 0.02% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 33.4% | 1.2M | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 29% | 1.1M | +0.7% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 27.2% | 1M | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10% | 369K | -<0.01% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.4% | 14.8K | +22.3% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.02% | 590 | +18% | 0 points |
1.
Oregon33.4%
Held 1st. 1.2M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
2.
Stihl29%
Held 2nd. 1.1M estimated branded searches, +0.7% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
27.2%
Held 3rd. 1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
4.Archer
10%
Held 4th. 369K estimated branded searches, -<0.01% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
ECHO0.4%
Held 5th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.Carlton
0.02%
Held 6th. 590 estimated branded searches, +18% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Carlton and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Carlton
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Carlton changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Carlton worldwide held steady, from 620 to 590.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Carlton’s share of searches among chainsaw chain brands worldwide held steady at 0.02%.
How did search popularity change for chainsaw chain brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes

Husqvarna’s share of searches among chainsaw chain brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 31.7% to 27.2% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Oregon worldwide rose 21.6% over 12 measured months, from 1M to 1.2M in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Archer worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 451K to 369K in September 2026.
How are Carlton’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Carlton’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.
- carlton chain
- carlton chainsaw chain
Who owns Carlton?
Carlton is owned by Oregon Tool. Brandwave does not track any other brands owned by Oregon Tool.
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