How popular isForester?
In September 2026, people searched for Forester by name about 320 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up <0.01% of all global brush blade brand searches, placing Forester fifth out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about brush blade brands, Forester appeared in three of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the five.
Forester is the fifth most searched of 5 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
OregonShare of searches 37%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
StihlShare of searches 32.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
HusqvarnaShare of searches 30.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
ECHOShare of searches 0.45%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th- ForesterShare of searches <0.01%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top brush blade brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Forester was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Forester is the third most recommended of the five.
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.
Husqvarna4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Oregon3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Stihl3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Forester3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ECHO2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about brush blade brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which brush blade brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best brush blade brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best brush blade brand for heavy garden clearing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“brush cutter blade”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“weed cutting blade”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which brush blade brands compete with Forester?
Share of searches by month for Oregon, Stihl, Husqvarna, Forester. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Oregon | Stihl | Husqvarna | ECHO | Forester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 30.1% | 32.9% | 36.6% | 0.44% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 27.7% | 38.1% | 33.6% | 0.61% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.2% | 39.3% | 30.1% | 0.36% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 37.2% | 32.1% | 30.4% | 0.25% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 29% | 35.7% | 35% | 0.28% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.8% | 35.9% | 35% | 0.35% | 0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 22.7% | 35.6% | 41.2% | 0.41% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 26.7% | 33% | 39.9% | 0.32% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 28.9% | 35.7% | 35.1% | 0.35% | 0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 33% | 33.6% | 32.9% | 0.4% | 0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.1% | 32.1% | 30.4% | 0.37% | 0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 37% | 32.2% | 30.3% | 0.45% | <0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 37% | 1.2M | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 32.2% | 1.1M | +0.7% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 30.3% | 1M | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.45% | 14.8K | +22.3% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | <0.01% | 320 | -17.9% | 0 points |
1.
Oregon37%
Held 1st. 1.2M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
2.
Stihl32.2%
Held 2nd. 1.1M estimated branded searches, +0.7% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
30.3%
Held 3rd. 1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
4.
ECHO0.45%
Held 4th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.Forester
<0.01%
Held 5th. 320 estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Forester and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Forester
4 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Forester changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Forester worldwide held steady at 320.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Forester’s share of searches among brush blade brands worldwide held steady at <0.01%.
How did search popularity change for brush blade brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

Husqvarna’s share of searches among brush blade brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 35.1% to 30.3% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Oregon worldwide rose 21.9% over 12 measured months, from 1M to 1.2M in September 2026.
How are Forester’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Forester’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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