How popular isDiablo?
In September 2026, people searched for Diablo by name about 684,000 times worldwide, a 48.7% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.85% of all global drill bits brand searches, placing Diablo fifth out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about drill bits brands, Diablo appeared in one of the five answers.
Diablo is the fifth most searched of 5 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
MilwaukeeShare of searches 41.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
DeWaltShare of searches 32.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
BoschShare of searches 18.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
IrwinShare of searches 6.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
DiabloShare of searches 0.85%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top drill bits brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Diablo was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews.
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.
Milwaukee4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bosch3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Irwin2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Diablo1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which drill bits brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best drill bits brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best drill bits brand for home drilling jobs?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best drill bits”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“metal drill bits”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which drill bits brands compete with Diablo?
Share of searches by month for Milwaukee, DeWalt, Bosch, Irwin, Diablo. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | DeWalt | Bosch | Irwin | Diablo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.7% | 32.5% | 18.7% | 6% | 1% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.5% | 29.9% | 17.3% | 4.5% | 0.77% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.5% | 35.3% | 15.8% | 3.8% | 0.61% |
| Jan 2026 | 39% | 37.2% | 17.8% | 5% | 0.96% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.3% | 33.8% | 15.9% | 6.3% | 0.88% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.6% | 33.9% | 16.5% | 5.1% | 0.87% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.7% | 30.1% | 17.9% | 5.6% | 0.78% |
| May 2026 | 43.6% | 33.9% | 16.2% | 5.1% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.5% | 32.6% | 18.6% | 6% | 1.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.3% | 37.1% | 17.1% | 5.6% | 0.79% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.7% | 32% | 18.7% | 7.7% | 0.83% |
| Sep 2026 | 41.5% | 32.9% | 18.5% | 6.1% | 0.85% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 41.5% | 6.8K | -0.73% | +0.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 32.9% | 5.4K | 0% | +0.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 18.5% | 3K | -3.8% | -0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.1% | 1K | -23.1% | -1.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.85% | 140 | 0% | 0 points |
41.5%
Held 1st. 6.8K estimated branded searches, -0.73% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
2.
DeWalt32.9%
Held 2nd. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
3.
Bosch18.5%
Held 3rd. 3K estimated branded searches, -3.8% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
4.
Irwin6.1%
Held 4th. 1K estimated branded searches, -23.1% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
5.
Diablo0.85%
Held 5th. 140 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Diablo, Milwaukee and DeWalt sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “diablo masonry bit”.
Compare popularity between Diablo and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Diablo
18 comparisons
- Diablo vs Milwaukee
- Diablo vs Makita
- DeWalt vs Diablo
- Diablo vs Starrett
- Bosch vs Diablo
- Diablo vs Freud
- Diablo vs Forrest
- Diablo vs Lenox
- 3M vs Diablo
- Diablo vs Festool
- Diablo vs Klingspor
- Diablo vs Mirka
- Diablo vs Norton Abrasives
- CMT vs Diablo
- Diablo vs Irwin
- Diablo vs Fisch
- Benchmark Abrasives vs Diablo
- Diablo vs Dura-Block
How has branded search demand for Diablo changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Diablo worldwide rose from 460K to 684K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Diablo’s share of searches among drill bits brands worldwide held steady, from 1% to 0.85%.
How did search popularity change for drill bits brands worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, DeWalt gained share of searches among drill bits brands worldwide, from 32% to 32.9%.

In September 2026, Milwaukee gained share of searches among drill bits brands worldwide, from 40.7% to 41.5%.

In September 2026, Irwin lost share of searches among drill bits brands worldwide, from 7.7% to 6.1%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Diablo worldwide fell 17.6% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 140 in September 2026.
How are Diablo’s branded searches counted?
12 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Diablo’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.
- diablo
- diablo flap disc
- diablo forstner bit
- diablo hole saw
- diablo hole saw kit
- diablo masonry bit
- diablo sanding block
- diablo sanding disc
- diablo sanding paper
- diablo sanding sponge
- diablo sandpaper
- diablo saw blade
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Where does Diablo compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hole saw brands | 2nd of 6 | 18.5% | Show ranking |
| Saw blade brands | 2nd of 8 | 20.3% | Show ranking |
| Drill bits brands | 5th of 5 | 0.85% | Shown above |
| Sandpaper brands | 6th of 6 | 8% | Show ranking |
| Sanding block brands | 5th of 5 | 1.6% | Show ranking |
| Flap disc brands | 4th of 5 | 6.2% | Show ranking |
| Forstner bit brands | 1st of 5 | 53.8% | Show ranking |
| Sanding sponge brands | 2nd of 4 | 16.7% | Show ranking |

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