How popular isKreg?
In September 2026, people searched for Kreg by name about 22,200 times worldwide, an 18.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1.3% of all global router table brand searches, placing Kreg sixth out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about router table brands, Kreg appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the ten.
Kreg is the sixth most searched of 10 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
DeWaltShare of searches 40.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
FreudShare of searches 22%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
CraftsmanShare of searches 18%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- FestoolShare of searches 14.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
- KregShare of searches 1.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top router table brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Kreg appeared in all five answers. Kreg is the most recommended of the ten.
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.
- Kreg5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bosch4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
JessEm3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Woodpeckers2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Grizzly1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Freud0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Craftsman0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Festool0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Jet0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about router table brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which router table brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best router table brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best router table brand for a workshop bench?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best router table”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wood router table”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which router table brands compete with Kreg?
Share of searches by month for DeWalt, Freud, Craftsman, Festool, Kreg. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | DeWalt | Freud | Craftsman | Festool | Grizzly | Kreg | Woodpeckers | Bosch | Jet | JessEm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38% | 25.4% | 13.9% | 17% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.37% | 0.46% | 0.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.7% | 23.4% | 12.8% | 15.6% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.42% | 0.42% | 0.34% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.6% | 20% | 16.3% | 13.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.44% | 0.36% | 0.36% |
| Jan 2026 | 37.9% | 25.3% | 16.9% | 13.8% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.46% | 0.46% | 0.37% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.6% | 21.1% | 21.1% | 14.1% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.31% | 0.38% | 0.25% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.1% | 22.8% | 22.8% | 15.3% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.92% | 0.33% | 0.33% | 0.22% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.8% | 24.6% | 20.1% | 13.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.81% | 0.29% | 0.36% | 0.24% |
| May 2026 | 36.7% | 24.5% | 20.1% | 13.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.81% | 0.29% | 0.29% | 0.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.8% | 21.2% | 21.2% | 14.2% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.31% | 0.31% | 0.21% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.8% | 20.1% | 24.6% | 13.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.81% | 0.29% | 0.36% | 0.19% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.3% | 18.5% | 22.6% | 12.3% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.91% | 0.33% | 0.61% | 0.22% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.2% | 22% | 18% | 14.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.88% | 0.32% | 0.32% | 0.22% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 40.2% | 673K | 0% | -1.1 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 22% | 368K | +22.3% | +3.5 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 18% | 301K | -18.2% | -4.6 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 14.7% | 246K | +22.4% | +2.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2% | 33.1K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.3% | 22.2K | +22.7% | +0.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.88% | 14.8K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, moved from 9th to 8th | 0.32% | 5.4K | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 9th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 8th to 9th | 0.32% | 5.4K | -45.5% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 8th to 9th | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.22% | 3.6K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
DeWalt40.2%
Held 1st. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
2.
Freud22%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 368K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +3.5 points.
18%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 301K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -4.6 points.
4.Festool
14.7%
Held 4th. 246K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +2.4 points.
5.
Grizzly2%
Held 5th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.Kreg
1.3%
Held 6th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
0.88%
Held 7th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.
Bosch0.32%
Moved from 9th to 8th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.
Jet0.32%
Moved from 8th to 9th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, -45.5% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
10.
JessEm0.22%
Held 10th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Kreg changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Kreg worldwide fell from 27.1K to 22.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kreg’s share of searches among router table brands worldwide held steady, from 1.5% to 1.3%.
How did search popularity change for router table brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Freud overtook Craftsman to rank 2nd among router table brands worldwide, with 22% of the searches.
In September 2026, Festool gained share of searches among router table brands worldwide, from 12.3% to 14.7%.

In September 2026, Craftsman lost share of searches among router table brands worldwide, from 22.6% to 18%.

In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among router table brands worldwide, from 41.3% to 40.2%.

In September 2026, Bosch rose from 9th to 8th among router table brands worldwide.

In September 2026, Jet fell from 8th to 9th among router table brands worldwide.
How are Kreg’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kreg’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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