How popular isJohnson Level?
In September 2026, people searched for Johnson Level by name about 2,400 times worldwide, a 17.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1.1% of all global spirit level brand searches, placing Johnson Level sixth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about spirit level brands, Johnson Level appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the six.
Johnson Level is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
BoschShare of searches 78.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
StanleyShare of searches 10.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
StabilaShare of searches 5.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
EmpireShare of searches 2.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd- Johnson LevelShare of searches 1.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top spirit level brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Johnson Level was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Johnson Level is the fifth 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.
Stabila4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Empire4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Kapro3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Stanley2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Johnson Level2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bosch0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about spirit level brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which spirit level brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best spirit level brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best spirit level brand for home improvement projects?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best spirit level”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“level for shelves”
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 21, 2026.
Which spirit level brands compete with Johnson Level?
Share of searches by month for Bosch, Stanley, Stabila, Empire, Kapro, Johnson Level. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bosch | Stanley | Stabila | Empire | Kapro | Johnson Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 81.4% | 7.9% | 6% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 76.7% | 10.5% | 6.8% | 2% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 75.7% | 14% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 2% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 75.4% | 13.5% | 5.5% | 2% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 75.6% | 11.9% | 6.7% | 2% | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 77.1% | 10.1% | 6.9% | 2% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 77.9% | 9.9% | 7% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 74.3% | 14.9% | 5.4% | 2% | 2.4% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 78.8% | 10.2% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 77.8% | 11% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 81.2% | 9.5% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.97% |
| Sep 2026 | 78.7% | 10.2% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 78.7% | 166K | -17.8% | -2.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 10.2% | 21.5K | -8.5% | +0.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.7% | 12.1K | 0% | +0.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.1% | 4.4K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.1% | 4.4K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.1% | 2.4K | 0% | +0.2 points |
1.
Bosch78.7%
Held 1st. 166K estimated branded searches, -17.8% vs prior month. Share -2.4 points.
2.
Stanley10.2%
Held 2nd. 21.5K estimated branded searches, -8.5% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
3.
Stabila5.7%
Held 3rd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
4.
Empire2.1%
Held 4th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
5.Kapro
2.1%
Held 5th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
1.1%
Held 6th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
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How has branded search demand for Johnson Level changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Johnson Level worldwide fell from 2.9K to 2.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Johnson Level’s share of searches among spirit level brands worldwide held steady, from 1.2% to 1.1%.
How did search popularity change for spirit level brands worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Stabila gained share of searches among spirit level brands worldwide, from 4.9% to 5.7%.

In September 2026, Stanley gained share of searches among spirit level brands worldwide, from 9.5% to 10.2%.

In September 2026, Bosch lost share of searches among spirit level brands worldwide, from 81.2% to 78.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Johnson Level worldwide fell 17.2% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 2.4K in September 2026.
How are Johnson Level’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Johnson Level’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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