How popular isGeneral Pipe Cleaners?
In September 2026, people searched for General Pipe Cleaners by name about 1,600 times worldwide, a 23.1% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.08% of all global drain snake brand searches, placing General Pipe Cleaners fourth out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about drain snake brands, General Pipe Cleaners appeared in two of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the five.
General Pipe Cleaners is the fourth most searched of 5 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
MilwaukeeShare of searches 91.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Roto-RooterShare of searches 6.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
RIDGIDShare of searches 2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
General Pipe CleanersShare of searches 0.08%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd- Cobra ProductsShare of searches 0.01%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top drain snake brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, General Pipe Cleaners was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. General Pipe Cleaners 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.
RIDGID4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Milwaukee3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Cobra Products3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
General Pipe Cleaners2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Roto-Rooter0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about drain snake brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which drain snake brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best drain snake brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best drain snake brand for a blocked drain?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best drain snake”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sink snake tool”
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 drain snake brands compete with General Pipe Cleaners?
Share of searches by month for Milwaukee, Roto-Rooter, RIDGID, General Pipe Cleaners. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | Roto-Rooter | RIDGID | General Pipe Cleaners | Cobra Products |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 93% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 0.05% | 0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 92.7% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 0.05% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 91.5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 0.07% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 89.8% | 8.1% | 2% | 0.09% | 0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 90.1% | 8.1% | 1.6% | 0.09% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 89.8% | 8.1% | 2% | 0.09% | 0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 91.2% | 6.7% | 2% | 0.08% | 0.01% |
| May 2026 | 91.2% | 6.7% | 2% | 0.06% | 0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 91.2% | 6.7% | 2% | 0.08% | 0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 91.2% | 6.7% | 2% | 0.06% | 0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 91.2% | 6.7% | 2% | 0.08% | 0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 91.2% | 6.7% | 2% | 0.08% | 0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 91.2% | 1.8M | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 6.7% | 135K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 2% | 40.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.08% | 1.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.01% | 260 | 0% | 0 points |
91.2%
Held 1st. 1.8M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.7%
Held 2nd. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
RIDGID2%
Held 3rd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.08%
Held 4th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.01%
Held 5th. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for General Pipe Cleaners changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for General Pipe Cleaners worldwide rose from 1.3K to 1.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, General Pipe Cleaners’ share of searches among drain snake brands worldwide held steady, from 0.05% to 0.08%.
How did search popularity change for drain snake brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for General Pipe Cleaners worldwide rose 23.1% over 12 measured months, from 1.3K to 1.6K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for RIDGID worldwide rose 22.4% over 12 measured months, from 33.1K to 40.5K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Milwaukee worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 2.2M to 1.8M in September 2026.
How are General Pipe Cleaners’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using General Pipe Cleaners’ 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.
- general pipe cleaners
Who owns General Pipe Cleaners?
General Pipe Cleaners is owned by General Wire Spring. Brandwave does not track any other brands owned by General Wire Spring.
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