How popular isKnipex in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 201K branded searches for Knipex worldwide which held steady over the last 12 months. Knipex holds 18.4% estimated Share of Search among wire stripper brands worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
DeWalt61.6%
Knipex18.4%
Klein Tools15.1%
Stanley4.5%Irwin0.4%
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Which wire stripper brands compete with Knipex?
Share of Search by month for DeWalt, Knipex, Klein Tools, Stanley. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | DeWalt | Knipex | Klein Tools | Stanley | Irwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 63.2% | 18.9% | 12.7% | 4.6% | 0.62% |
| Nov 2025 | 67.2% | 16.4% | 11% | 4.9% | 0.44% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.6% | 16% | 13.1% | 4.8% | 0.43% |
| Jan 2026 | 63.3% | 18.9% | 12.7% | 4.7% | 0.51% |
| Feb 2026 | 63.8% | 19.1% | 12.8% | 3.8% | 0.51% |
| Mar 2026 | 63.3% | 18.9% | 12.7% | 4.7% | 0.51% |
| Apr 2026 | 63.8% | 19.1% | 12.8% | 3.8% | 0.51% |
| May 2026 | 66.1% | 16.2% | 13.2% | 4% | 0.53% |
| Jun 2026 | 65.5% | 16.1% | 13.1% | 4.8% | 0.43% |
| Jul 2026 | 60.8% | 18.3% | 14.9% | 5.5% | 0.49% |
| Aug 2026 | 61% | 18.2% | 14.9% | 5.5% | 0.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 61.6% | 18.4% | 15.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 61.6% | 673K | 0% | +0.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 18.4% | 201K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 15.1% | 165K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.5% | 49.5K | -18.2% | -1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.4% | 4.4K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
DeWalt61.6%
Held 1st. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
2.
Knipex18.4%
Held 2nd. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
15.1%
Held 3rd. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
4.
Stanley4.5%
Held 4th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
5.
0.4%
Held 5th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Knipex and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Knipex
18 comparisons
- Craftsman vs Knipex
- DeWalt vs Knipex
- EXACT vs Knipex
- Knipex vs Makita
- Knipex vs Milwaukee
- Klein Tools vs Knipex
- Knipex vs Lenox
- Crescent vs Knipex
- Knipex vs Stanley
- GearWrench vs Knipex
- Bahco vs Knipex
- Knipex vs RIDGID
- Kincrome vs Knipex
- Bessey vs Knipex
- Irwin vs Knipex
- Knipex vs Sidchrome
- Knipex vs MidWest Homes for Pets
- Knipex vs Stanley
How has branded search demand for Knipex changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Knipex worldwide held steady at 201K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Knipex’s estimated Share of Search among wire stripper brands worldwide peaked at 19.1% in February 2026 and was lowest at 16% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for wire stripper brands worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes
In September 2026, DeWalt gained estimated Share of Search among wire stripper brands worldwide, from 61% to 61.6%.
In September 2026, Stanley lost estimated Share of Search among wire stripper brands worldwide, from 5.5% to 4.5%.
Klein Tools’ estimated Share of Search among wire stripper brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 13.1% to 15.1% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Irwin worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 4.4K in September 2026.
Where does Knipex compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pipe cutter brands | 5th of 6 | 4.7% | Show ranking |
| Cable cutter brands | 4th of 5 | 5.2% | Show ranking |
| Aviation snips brands | 4th of 8 | 6.4% | Show ranking |
| PVC cutter brands | 3rd of 5 | 7% | Show ranking |
| Cable stripper brands | 3rd of 3 | 7.4% | Show ranking |
| Wire cutters brands | 3rd of 6 | 8.1% | Show ranking |
| Pipe wrench brands | 2nd of 6 | 9.1% | Show ranking |
| Wire stripper brands | 2nd of 5 | 18.4% | Shown above |
| Hand tool brands | 1st of 8 | 49.2% | Show ranking |
How is Knipex measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Knipex’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.
1 branded search term
- knipex
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