How popular isGardner Bender?
In September 2026, people searched for Gardner Bender by name about 2,900 times worldwide, a 19.4% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.07% of all global cable stapler brand searches, placing Gardner Bender sixth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cable stapler brands, Gardner Bender appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the six.
Gardner Bender is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
MilwaukeeShare of searches 42.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
MakitaShare of searches 23.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
RyobiShare of searches 17.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
DeWaltShare of searches 15.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Gardner BenderShare of searches 0.07%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top cable stapler brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Gardner Bender was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Gardner Bender is the fifth 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.
Milwaukee5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Arrow4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ryobi2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Gardner Bender2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Makita0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cable stapler brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cable stapler brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cable stapler brand for wire installation?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cable staple gun”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electric cable stapler”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which cable stapler brands compete with Gardner Bender?
Share of searches by month for Milwaukee, Makita, Ryobi, DeWalt, Gardner Bender. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | Makita | Ryobi | DeWalt | Arrow | Gardner Bender |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.3% | 27.8% | 14.5% | 13.3% | 0.11% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.7% | 26% | 18.1% | 15% | 0.12% | 0.07% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.1% | 23.3% | 16.2% | 16.2% | 0.13% | 0.07% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.2% | 23.2% | 17.6% | 15.9% | 0.16% | 0.07% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.7% | 23.5% | 15.2% | 16.4% | 0.16% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 40% | 25.4% | 19.5% | 14.7% | 0.32% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.2% | 22.1% | 21.3% | 15.2% | 0.1% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 40.9% | 22.2% | 21.7% | 15% | 0.1% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.6% | 22% | 22.4% | 14.9% | 0.1% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.5% | 20.2% | 20.5% | 13.7% | 0.11% | 0.09% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.3% | 23% | 19.1% | 15.5% | 0.08% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.9% | 23.6% | 17.6% | 15.8% | 0.08% | 0.07% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 42.9% | 1.8M | 0% | +0.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23.6% | 1M | +1.1% | +0.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.6% | 751K | -9% | -1.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 15.8% | 673K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.08% | 3.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.07% | 2.9K | 0% | 0 points |
42.9%
Held 1st. 1.8M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
2.
Makita23.6%
Held 2nd. 1M estimated branded searches, +1.1% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
3.
Ryobi17.6%
Held 3rd. 751K estimated branded searches, -9% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
4.
DeWalt15.8%
Held 4th. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
5.
Arrow0.08%
Held 5th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.07%
Held 6th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Gardner Bender changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Gardner Bender worldwide fell from 3.6K to 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gardner Bender’s share of searches among cable stapler brands worldwide held steady at 0.07%.
How did search popularity change for cable stapler brands worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Milwaukee gained share of searches among cable stapler brands worldwide, from 42.3% to 42.9%.

In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among cable stapler brands worldwide, from 23% to 23.6%.

In September 2026, Ryobi lost share of searches among cable stapler brands worldwide, from 19.1% to 17.6%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Arrow worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 3.6K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Gardner Bender worldwide fell 19.4% over 12 measured months, from 3.6K to 2.9K in September 2026.
How are Gardner Bender’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Gardner Bender’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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