How popular isGardner Denver?
In September 2026, people searched for Gardner Denver by name about 14,800 times worldwide, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.55% of all global air compressor brand searches, placing Gardner Denver ninth out of 11 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about air compressor brands, Gardner Denver did not appear in any of the answers.
Gardner Denver is the ninth most searched of 11 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
MakitaShare of searches 37.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
DeWaltShare of searches 25.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
RyobiShare of searches 24.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Atlas CopcoShare of searches 6.2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Gardner DenverShare of searches 0.55%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top air compressor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Gardner Denver did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
California Air Tools4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ingersoll Rand3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Makita2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Campbell Hausfeld2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ryobi1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Atlas Copco1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kaeser1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kincrome0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Gardner Denver0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about air compressor brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which air compressor brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best air compressor brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best air compressor brand for a workshop?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“portable air compressor”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“quiet air compressor”
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 air compressor brands compete with Gardner Denver?
Share of searches by month for Makita, DeWalt, Ryobi, Atlas Copco, Ingersoll Rand, Gardner Denver. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | DeWalt | Ryobi | Atlas Copco | Ingersoll Rand | Kaeser | Kincrome | CompAir | Gardner Denver | California Air Tools | Campbell Hausfeld |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.5% | 21.8% | 20.7% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 0.59% | 0.48% | 0.48% | 0.59% | 0.21% | 0.21% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.9% | 23.5% | 26.3% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 0.42% | 0.52% | 0.35% | 0.42% | 0.19% | 0.15% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.6% | 26.9% | 24.5% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 0.48% | 0.48% | 0.39% | 0.39% | 0.26% | 0.18% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.3% | 24.9% | 25.3% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 0.67% | 0.55% | 0.45% | 0.55% | 0.24% | 0.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.2% | 26.7% | 22.2% | 6.5% | 3.6% | 0.72% | 0.59% | 0.48% | 0.59% | 0.26% | 0.21% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.8% | 22.5% | 26.2% | 6.7% | 3% | 0.61% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.61% | 0.22% | 0.22% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.5% | 24.3% | 28.3% | 6% | 3.3% | 0.65% | 0.53% | 0.44% | 0.53% | 0.24% | 0.24% |
| May 2026 | 35.1% | 23.8% | 29.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 0.64% | 0.52% | 0.43% | 0.52% | 0.23% | 0.19% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.6% | 23.5% | 30.5% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 0.63% | 0.52% | 0.42% | 0.52% | 0.23% | 0.19% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.8% | 22.9% | 29.7% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 0.75% | 0.62% | 0.5% | 0.62% | 0.27% | 0.22% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.6% | 24.8% | 26.3% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 0.67% | 0.67% | 0.55% | 0.55% | 0.24% | 0.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.6% | 25.2% | 24.7% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 0.68% | 0.68% | 0.55% | 0.55% | 0.25% | 0.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 37.6% | 1M | +1.1% | +1 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 25.2% | 673K | 0% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 24.7% | 660K | -7.7% | -1.6 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.2% | 165K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.4% | 90.5K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.68% | 18.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.68% | 18.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.55% | 14.8K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.55% | 14.8K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.25% | 6.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 0.2% | 5.4K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Makita37.6%
Held 1st. 1M estimated branded searches, +1.1% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
2.
DeWalt25.2%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
3.
Ryobi24.7%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 660K estimated branded searches, -7.7% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
6.2%
Held 4th. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.4%
Held 5th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.
Kaeser0.68%
Held 6th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Kincrome0.68%
Held 7th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.
CompAir0.55%
Held 8th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.55%
Held 9th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.25%
Held 10th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.2%
Held 11th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Gardner Denver changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Gardner Denver worldwide fell from 18.1K to 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gardner Denver fell from 6th to 9th among air compressor brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for air compressor brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among air compressor brands worldwide, from 36.6% to 37.6%.

In September 2026, Ryobi lost share of searches among air compressor brands worldwide, from 26.3% to 24.7%.

In September 2026, DeWalt rose from 3rd to 2nd among air compressor brands worldwide.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Kincrome worldwide rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 18.1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Gardner Denver worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 18.1K to 14.8K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Campbell Hausfeld worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 5.4K in September 2026.
How are Gardner Denver’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Gardner Denver’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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