How popular isIngersoll Rand?
In September 2026, people searched for Ingersoll Rand by name about 97,100 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 3.4% of all global air compressor brand searches, placing Ingersoll Rand fifth out of 11 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about air compressor brands, Ingersoll Rand appeared in three of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the 11.
Ingersoll Rand is the fifth most searched of 11 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
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
Ingersoll RandShare of searches 3.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top air compressor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ingersoll Rand was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Ingersoll Rand is the second 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.
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
CompAir0 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 Ingersoll Rand?
Share of searches by month for Makita, DeWalt, Ryobi, Atlas Copco, Ingersoll Rand. 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.
Compare popularity between Ingersoll Rand and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Ingersoll Rand
19 comparisons
- Atlas Copco vs Ingersoll Rand
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- Ingersoll Rand vs Milwaukee
- Ingersoll Rand vs Ryobi
- Ingersoll Rand vs Kaeser
- Ingersoll Rand vs Kincrome
- Chicago Pneumatic vs Ingersoll Rand
- CompAir vs Ingersoll Rand
- Gardner Denver vs Ingersoll Rand
- Hilti vs Ingersoll Rand
- California Air Tools vs Ingersoll Rand
- Bosch vs Ingersoll Rand
- Campbell Hausfeld vs Ingersoll Rand
- Ingersoll Rand vs Quincy
- Ingersoll Rand vs Sullair
- ABAC vs Ingersoll Rand
How has branded search demand for Ingersoll Rand changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Ingersoll Rand worldwide held steady at 97.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ingersoll Rand’s share of searches among air compressor brands worldwide peaked at 3.8% in July 2026 and was lowest at 2.4% in December 2025.
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 Ingersoll Rand’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ingersoll Rand’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.
- ingersoll rand
- ingersoll rand compressor
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Where does Ingersoll Rand compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact wrench brands | 6th of 8 | 1.9% | Show ranking |
| Air compressor brands | 5th of 11 | 3.4% | Shown above |
| Pneumatic tools | 4th of 6 | 4.8% | Show ranking |
| Needle gun brands | 3rd of 5 | 9.6% | Show ranking |
| Compressors | 2nd of 6 | 33.3% | Show ranking |
| Pavement breaker brands | 1st of 5 | 77.3% | Show ranking |

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