How popular isDeWalt?

In September 2026, people searched for DeWalt by name about 673,000 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 35.6% of all global drywall gun brand searches, placing DeWalt second out of four brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about drywall gun brands, DeWalt appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the four.

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Top drywall gun brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, DeWalt appeared in all five answers. DeWalt is the most recommended of the four.

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.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Google	Answers that named it
Makita	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	5 of 5
DeWalt	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	5 of 5
Hilti	Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	1 of 5
Festool	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5

Makita5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Hilti1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Festool0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about drywall gun brands

5 answers

Asked ChatGPT
“Which drywall gun brand should I buy?”
1. 1DeWalt
2. 2Makita
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best drywall gun brands?”
1. 1DeWalt
2. 2Makita
3. 3Hilti
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best drywall gun brand for a drywall crew?”
1. 1DeWalt
2. 2Makita
Searched Google, AI Overview
“drywall screw gun”
1. 1DeWalt
2. 2Makita
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cordless drywall gun”
1. 1DeWalt
2. 2Makita

Not named in any answer:

Festool

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.

Which drywall gun brands compete with DeWalt?

DeWalt against drywall gun brands worldwide, by month

Month	Makita	DeWalt	Festool	Hilti
Oct 2025	57.2%	28.9%	12.9%	0.95%
Nov 2025	53.9%	33.1%	12.1%	0.89%
Dec 2025	50.4%	37.4%	11.2%	1%
Jan 2026	49.5%	36.1%	13.2%	1.2%
Feb 2026	49.2%	36.3%	13.3%	1.2%
Mar 2026	52%	31.8%	14.2%	1.9%
Apr 2026	49.2%	35.9%	13.1%	1.8%
May 2026	49.5%	35.7%	13%	1.8%
Jun 2026	49.7%	35.8%	13.1%	1.4%
Jul 2026	49.5%	35.7%	13%	1.8%
Aug 2026	50.9%	36.7%	11%	1.5%
Sep 2026	49.9%	35.6%	13%	1.4%

Rank	Brand	Share of searches	Estimated monthly branded searches	vs prior month	Share change
1, held 1st	Makita	49.9%	944K	+1.2%	-0.9 points
2, held 2nd	DeWalt	35.6%	673K	0%	-1.1 points
3, held 3rd	Festool	13%	246K	+22.4%	+2.1 points
4, held 4th	Hilti	1.4%	27.1K	0%	0 points

1.Makita
49.9%
Held 1st. 944K estimated branded searches, +1.2% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
2.DeWalt
35.6%
Held 2nd. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
3.Festool
13%
Held 3rd. 246K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
4.Hilti
1.4%
Held 4th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

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How has branded search demand for DeWalt changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

3 findings

Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for DeWalt worldwide held steady at 673K.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among drywall gun brands worldwide increased from 28.9% to 35.6%.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among drywall gun brands worldwide peaked at 37.4% in December 2025 and was lowest at 28.9% in October 2025.

How did search popularity change for drywall gun brands worldwide in September 2026?

4 changes

In September 2026, Festool gained share of searches among drywall gun brands worldwide, from 11% to 13%.
In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among drywall gun brands worldwide, from 36.7% to 35.6%.
In September 2026, Makita lost share of searches among drywall gun brands worldwide, from 50.9% to 49.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Hilti worldwide rose 22.1% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 27.1K in September 2026.

How are DeWalt’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

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

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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Where does DeWalt compete?

DeWalt is ranked in 145 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.

Competitor set	Rank	Share of searches	Ranking
Handheld vacuum brands	2nd of 8	9.5%	Show ranking
Portable heater brands	3rd of 7	9.7%	Show ranking
Leaf blower brands	6th of 9	10.4%	Show ranking
Chainsaw and outdoor power brands	6th of 9	10.4%	Show ranking
Hedge trimmer brands	6th of 8	10.5%	Show ranking
Cordless chainsaw brands	6th of 7	10.5%	Show ranking
Stone saw brands	5th of 8	11.9%	Show ranking
Cordless grease gun brands	5th of 5	12.8%	Show ranking
Routers brands	4th of 8	13%	Show ranking
Wet dry vacuum brands	4th of 9	13.7%	Show ranking
Reciprocating saw brands	3rd of 9	13.9%	Show ranking
Biscuit joiner brands	3rd of 10	14%	Show ranking
Impact wrench brands	3rd of 8	14.5%	Show ranking
Power washer brands	4th of 9	14.6%	Show ranking
Cut off saw brands	4th of 7	14.8%	Show ranking
Power tool brands	4th of 7	14.8%	Show ranking
Orbital sander brands	4th of 7	14.8%	Show ranking
Cordless blower brands	4th of 5	15.1%	Show ranking
Cordless drill brands	4th of 5	15.2%	Show ranking
LED work light brands	4th of 6	15.3%	Show ranking
Power screwdriver brands	4th of 7	15.4%	Show ranking
Staple gun brands	4th of 7	15.5%	Show ranking
Compound miter saw brands	4th of 6	15.6%	Show ranking
Saw stand brands	3rd of 8	15.7%	Show ranking
Earth auger brands	4th of 8	15.8%	Show ranking
Cordless stapler brands	4th of 5	15.8%	Show ranking
Narrow crown stapler brands	4th of 5	15.8%	Show ranking
Cable stapler brands	4th of 6	15.8%	Show ranking
Hot glue gun brands	4th of 7	15.8%	Show ranking
Tool bag brands	3rd of 11	15.8%	Show ranking
Skill saw brands	4th of 4	15.8%	Show ranking
Cordless roofing nailer brands	3rd of 7	15.8%	Show ranking
Toolbox brands	3rd of 9	15.9%	Show ranking
Brushless drill brands	3rd of 5	16.1%	Show ranking
Drill driver brands	3rd of 5	16.1%	Show ranking
Power drill brands	3rd of 5	16.1%	Show ranking
Combi drill brands	3rd of 4	16.1%	Show ranking
Cordless buffer brands	3rd of 4	16.1%	Show ranking
Cordless planer brands	3rd of 4	16.1%	Show ranking
Cordless sander brands	3rd of 4	16.1%	Show ranking
Cordless screwdriver brands	3rd of 7	16.7%	Show ranking
Tire inflator brands	3rd of 7	16.9%	Show ranking
Air blower brands	3rd of 6	16.9%	Show ranking
Circular saw brands	3rd of 6	16.9%	Show ranking
Mini hacksaw brands	3rd of 6	17%	Show ranking
Pipe cutter brands	3rd of 8	17.2%	Show ranking
Tool storage brands	3rd of 7	17.2%	Show ranking
Air nailer brands	3rd of 11	17.2%	Show ranking
Cable cutter brands	3rd of 6	17.3%	Show ranking
Laser level brands	3rd of 8	17.3%	Show ranking
Dust extractor brands	3rd of 9	17.4%	Show ranking
Panel saw brands	3rd of 10	17.4%	Show ranking
Drywall sander brands	3rd of 6	17.8%	Show ranking
Lawn edger brands	3rd of 10	17.8%	Show ranking
Brush cutter brands	4th of 8	18.1%	Show ranking
Impact driver brands	3rd of 6	18.3%	Show ranking
SDS drill brands	3rd of 5	18.3%	Show ranking
Tool belt brands	3rd of 9	18.6%	Show ranking
Garden tool brands	3rd of 11	18.6%	Show ranking
Caulking gun brands	3rd of 8	18.8%	Show ranking
Chasing machine brands	3rd of 6	19%	Show ranking
SDS Max brands	3rd of 5	19%	Show ranking
Chipping hammer brands	3rd of 5	19%	Show ranking
Cordless angle grinder brands	3rd of 5	19%	Show ranking
Breaker hammer brands	3rd of 5	19%	Show ranking
Palm sander brands	3rd of 4	19.1%	Show ranking
Keyless chuck brands	3rd of 6	19.2%	Show ranking
Variable speed grinder brands	3rd of 4	19.2%	Show ranking
Grinder blades brands	3rd of 4	19.2%	Show ranking
Cordless chop saw brands	3rd of 3	19.2%	Show ranking
Drop saw brands	3rd of 3	19.2%	Show ranking
Pop rivet gun brands	3rd of 3	19.2%	Show ranking
Portable band saw brands	3rd of 3	19.2%	Show ranking
Right angle drill brands	3rd of 3	19.2%	Show ranking
Cordless edger brands	2nd of 7	19.4%	Show ranking
Power inverter brands	3rd of 7	20.1%	Show ranking
Hole saw brands	2nd of 6	20.2%	Show ranking
Aviation snips brands	2nd of 11	20.2%	Show ranking
PEX crimper brands	3rd of 5	20.2%	Show ranking
Car polisher brands	3rd of 7	20.2%	Show ranking
Backpack sprayer brands	3rd of 11	20.3%	Show ranking
Framing nail gun brands	3rd of 5	20.4%	Show ranking
Cordless Sawzall brands	3rd of 5	20.6%	Show ranking
Tool pouch brands	2nd of 7	20.9%	Show ranking
Tool chest brands	2nd of 9	21.4%	Show ranking
Tile cutter brands	2nd of 8	22.2%	Show ranking
Pruning saw brands	3rd of 8	22.3%	Show ranking
Belt sander brands	2nd of 8	22.8%	Show ranking
Rubber mallet brands	2nd of 6	22.9%	Show ranking
Rolling tool box brands	2nd of 7	23.1%	Show ranking
Saw blade brands	2nd of 8	23.1%	Show ranking
PVC cutter brands	2nd of 6	23.3%	Show ranking
Cable stripper brands	2nd of 5	23.4%	Show ranking
Countersink bit brands	2nd of 6	23.7%	Show ranking
Sander brands	2nd of 6	24.1%	Show ranking
Nut driver brands	2nd of 5	24.4%	Show ranking
Conduit bender brands	2nd of 4	25.1%	Show ranking
Tubing cutter brands	2nd of 4	25.1%	Show ranking
Air compressor brands	2nd of 11	25.2%	Show ranking
Inspection lamp brands	2nd of 5	26.4%	Show ranking
Cordless pipe threader brands	2nd of 3	26.5%	Show ranking
Chalk box brands	2nd of 4	26.5%	Show ranking
Laser plumb bob brands	2nd of 4	26.6%	Show ranking
Metal snips brands	2nd of 5	26.7%	Show ranking
Green laser brands	2nd of 4	26.8%	Show ranking
Magnetic drill press brands	2nd of 5	26.8%	Show ranking
Drill bits brands	2nd of 4	26.8%	Show ranking
Spade bits brands	2nd of 4	26.8%	Show ranking
Hand sander brands	2nd of 7	27.8%	Show ranking
Power planers	3rd of 6	28.3%	Show ranking
Bench grinders	2nd of 6	29.4%	Show ranking
Wet tile saw brands	1st of 7	33.4%	Show ranking
Chuck key brands	2nd of 6	35.4%	Show ranking
Pneumatic tools	2nd of 6	35.6%	Show ranking
Drywall gun brands	2nd of 4	35.6%	Shown above
Heat gun brands	2nd of 6	35.6%	Show ranking
Weed sprayer brands	2nd of 5	36.9%	Show ranking
Mag drill brands	2nd of 8	39%	Show ranking
Demolition hammer brands	2nd of 4	39.4%	Show ranking
Router collet brands	2nd of 6	39.9%	Show ranking
Router circle jig brands	2nd of 7	40.1%	Show ranking
Table saws	2nd of 6	40.1%	Show ranking
Grinding disc brands	2nd of 7	40.2%	Show ranking
Router table brands	1st of 10	40.2%	Show ranking
Cool box brands	1st of 8	40.9%	Show ranking
Mitre saws	2nd of 6	41%	Show ranking
Work trousers brands	1st of 8	42.9%	Show ranking
Coil siding nailer brands	2nd of 5	43.9%	Show ranking
Torque wrench brands	1st of 8	47.4%	Show ranking
Tin snips brands	1st of 9	47.9%	Show ranking
Bolt cutters brands	1st of 7	48.5%	Show ranking
Flap disc brands	1st of 5	48.9%	Show ranking
Pedestal grinder brands	1st of 5	50.2%	Show ranking
Bench saw brands	1st of 7	54.9%	Show ranking
Pry bar brands	1st of 6	59.7%	Show ranking
Wire stripper brands	1st of 5	61.6%	Show ranking
Welding table brands	1st of 7	64.6%	Show ranking
Grinder stand brands	1st of 7	65.1%	Show ranking
Pancake compressor brands	1st of 3	66.3%	Show ranking
Dust collector brands	1st of 6	69.8%	Show ranking
Plug cutter brands	1st of 6	69.9%	Show ranking
Floor sander brands	1st of 7	70.2%	Show ranking
Needle gun brands	1st of 5	71.3%	Show ranking
Bandsaw blades brands	1st of 5	77.5%	Show ranking
Folding sawhorse brands	1st of 5	83.9%	Show ranking

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