How popular isGladiator?
In September 2026, people searched for Gladiator by name about 4,000 times worldwide, an 11.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.9% of all global workbench brand searches, placing Gladiator ninth out of 11 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about workbench brands, Gladiator appeared in three of the four answers and was the most recommended of the 11.
Gladiator is the ninth most searched of 11 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
Black+DeckerShare of searches 49.8%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
KobaltShare of searches 20.5%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
KeterShare of searches 16.7%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
SealeyShare of searches 3.3%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- GladiatorShare of searches 0.9%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top workbench brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Gladiator was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Gladiator is the most recommended of the 11.
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.
- Sjöbergs3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Gladiator3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Seville Classics2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
WEN2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
WORX1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Black+Decker0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Kobalt0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Keter0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Sealey0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Husky0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about workbench brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which workbench brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best workbench brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best workbench brand for a workshop?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“workbench for garage”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“folding workbench”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which workbench brands compete with Gladiator?
Share of searches by month for Black+Decker, Kobalt, Keter, Sealey, Husky, Seville Classics, Gladiator. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Black+Decker | Kobalt | Keter | Sealey | Husky | Seville Classics | Sjöbergs | WORX | Gladiator | WEN | Stanley |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.9% | 19.5% | 13.1% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.97% | 0.95% | 0.16% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.8% | 21.5% | 11.8% | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.86% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.14% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.1% | 23.4% | 10.5% | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.76% | 0.91% | 1.1% | 0.13% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.3% | 20.7% | 13.8% | 3.4% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.98% | 1.2% | 0.16% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.6% | 18.7% | 15.3% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.81% | 0.91% | 0.15% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.6% | 19.2% | 19.2% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.85% | 0.76% | 0.19% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.5% | 18.3% | 22.2% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 1.6% | 3.7% | 0.81% | 0.73% | 0.15% |
| May 2026 | 49.8% | 16.7% | 20.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.89% | 0.66% | 0.11% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.5% | 15.6% | 19% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 0.95% | 0.61% | 0.12% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.2% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.93% | 0.67% | 0.14% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.6% | 20.4% | 16.7% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.97% | 0.65% | 0.16% |
| Sep 2026 | 49.8% | 20.5% | 16.7% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.66% | 0.16% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 49.8% | 220K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.5% | 90.5K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16.7% | 74K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 3.3% | 14.8K | +22.3% | +0.6 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 2.7% | 12.1K | -18.2% | -0.6 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.2% | 9.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.5% | 6.6K | -18.5% | -0.3 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.5% | 6.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.9% | 4K | -7% | -0.1 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.66% | 2.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 0.16% | 720 | 0% | 0 points |
49.8%
Held 1st. 220K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
2.
Kobalt20.5%
Held 2nd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.
Keter16.7%
Held 3rd. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
4.
Sealey3.3%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
5.Husky
2.7%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
2.2%
Held 6th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.Sjöbergs
1.5%
Held 7th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
8.
WORX1.5%
Held 8th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.9%
Held 9th. 4K estimated branded searches, -7% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
10.
WEN0.66%
Held 10th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
11.
Stanley0.16%
Held 11th. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Gladiator changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Gladiator worldwide fell from 4.5K to 4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gladiator’s share of searches among workbench brands worldwide held steady, from 0.97% to 0.9%.
How did search popularity change for workbench brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Sealey overtook Husky to rank 4th among workbench brands worldwide, with 3.3% of the searches.
In September 2026, Husky lost share of searches among workbench brands worldwide, from 3.3% to 2.7%.

Kobalt’s share of searches among workbench brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 15.6% to 20.5% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Keter worldwide rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 60.5K to 74K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for WEN worldwide fell 34.1% over 12 measured months, from 4.4K to 2.9K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Sjöbergs worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 6.6K in September 2026.
How are Gladiator’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Gladiator’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.
- gladiator garage
- gladiator workbench
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