How popular isGreenlee?
In September 2026, people searched for Greenlee by name about 12,100 times worldwide, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.31% of all global cable cutter brand searches, placing Greenlee sixth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cable cutter brands, Greenlee appeared in two of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.
Greenlee is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
MilwaukeeShare of searches 47.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
MakitaShare of searches 25.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
DeWaltShare of searches 17.3%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
KnipexShare of searches 5.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
GreenleeShare of searches 0.31%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top cable cutter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Greenlee was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Greenlee is the fourth 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.
Knipex5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Klein Tools5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Milwaukee4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Greenlee2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 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 cutter brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cable cutter brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cable cutter brand for wire cutting?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best cable cutters”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“heavy duty cable cutter”
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 cutter brands compete with Greenlee?
Share of searches by month for Milwaukee, Makita, DeWalt, Knipex, Klein Tools, Greenlee. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | Makita | DeWalt | Knipex | Klein Tools | Greenlee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48% | 30.1% | 14.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 0.32% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.3% | 29.6% | 17% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 0.25% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.4% | 25.6% | 17.8% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 0.26% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.7% | 25.6% | 17.5% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 0.39% |
| Feb 2026 | 48% | 25.2% | 17.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 0.32% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.6% | 28.9% | 16.8% | 5% | 3.4% | 0.37% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.7% | 25.6% | 17.5% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 0.39% |
| May 2026 | 48% | 26.1% | 17.7% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 0.39% |
| Jun 2026 | 48% | 26.1% | 17.7% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 0.32% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.2% | 23.2% | 15.7% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 0.35% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.2% | 25.6% | 17.4% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 0.31% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.1% | 25.9% | 17.3% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 0.31% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 47.1% | 1.8M | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 25.9% | 1M | +1.1% | +0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.3% | 673K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.2% | 201K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.2% | 165K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.31% | 12.1K | 0% | 0 points |
47.1%
Held 1st. 1.8M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
2.
Makita25.9%
Held 2nd. 1M estimated branded searches, +1.1% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
3.
DeWalt17.3%
Held 3rd. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Knipex5.2%
Held 4th. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.2%
Held 5th. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
Greenlee0.31%
Held 6th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Greenlee changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Greenlee worldwide fell from 14.8K to 12.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Greenlee’s share of searches among cable cutter brands worldwide held steady, from 0.32% to 0.31%.
How did search popularity change for cable cutter brands worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Klein Tools worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 135K to 165K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Makita worldwide fell 28.5% over 12 measured months, from 1.4M to 1M 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.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Greenlee worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 12.1K in September 2026.
How are Greenlee’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Greenlee’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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Where does Greenlee compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cable cutter brands | 6th of 6 | 0.31% | Shown above |
| Conduit bender brands | 4th of 4 | 0.45% | Show ranking |
| Pipe bender brands | 3rd of 4 | 0.64% | Show ranking |

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