How popular isMakita?
In September 2026, people searched for Makita by name about 1 million times worldwide, a 27.7% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 19% of all global compound miter saw brand searches, placing Makita second out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about compound miter saw brands, Makita appeared in four of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the six.
Makita is the second most searched of 6 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
MilwaukeeShare of searches 42.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
MakitaShare of searches 19%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
RyobiShare of searches 17.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
DeWaltShare of searches 15.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st- FestoolShare of searches 5.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top compound miter saw brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Makita was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Makita is the third 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.
- Makita4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- DeWalt4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bosch4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Milwaukee3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Ryobi2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Festool1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about compound miter saw brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which compound miter saw brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best compound miter saw brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best compound miter saw brand for a home workshop?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best miter saw”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“miter saw for trim”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which compound miter saw brands compete with Makita?
Share of searches by month for Milwaukee, Makita, Ryobi, DeWalt, Festool. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | Makita | Ryobi | DeWalt | Festool | Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.4% | 23.6% | 14.2% | 13% | 5.8% | 0.02% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.2% | 21.9% | 17.8% | 14.8% | 5.4% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.6% | 19.5% | 16.1% | 16% | 4.8% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.4% | 19.1% | 17.3% | 15.6% | 5.7% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.6% | 19.6% | 14.8% | 16.1% | 5.9% | 0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 39% | 21.3% | 19% | 14.3% | 6.4% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 40.5% | 18.2% | 21% | 14.9% | 5.4% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 40.3% | 18.1% | 21.4% | 14.8% | 5.4% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.9% | 18% | 22% | 14.7% | 5.4% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 44.9% | 16.5% | 20.2% | 13.5% | 4.9% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 42% | 18.9% | 19% | 15.5% | 4.6% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.3% | 19% | 17.4% | 15.6% | 5.7% | 0.02% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 42.3% | 1.8M | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 19% | 823K | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 17.4% | 751K | -9% | -1.6 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 15.6% | 673K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.7% | 246K | +22.4% | +1.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.02% | 720 | -18.2% | 0 points |
42.3%
Held 1st. 1.8M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
2.
Makita19%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 823K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.
Ryobi17.4%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 751K estimated branded searches, -9% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
4.
DeWalt15.6%
Held 4th. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.Festool
5.7%
Held 5th. 246K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
6.
Bosch0.02%
Held 6th. 720 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Makita and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Makita
138 comparisons
- Makita vs Milwaukee
- Makita vs Stihl
- ASUS vs Makita
- Makita vs TP-Link
- Lincoln vs Makita
- Husqvarna vs Makita
- Makita vs Ryobi
- DeWalt vs Makita
- Diablo vs Makita
- Karcher vs Makita
- Makita vs Rubi
- Freud vs Makita
- Craftsman vs Makita
- Makita vs Snap-on
- CMT vs Makita
- Einhell vs Makita
- Fanttik vs Makita
- Festool vs Makita
- Makita vs Wagner
- Black+Decker vs Makita
- Gardena vs Makita
- Knipex vs Makita
- Fiskars vs Makita
- Klein Tools vs Makita
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- Lenox vs Makita
- Bosch Professional vs Makita
- eero vs Makita
- Makita vs Shop-Vac
- Greenworks vs Makita
- Ingersoll Rand vs Makita
- Kobalt vs Makita
- Makita vs Veto Pro Pac
- Honda Power Equipment vs Makita
- Makita vs ToughBuilt
- Makita vs Nilfisk
- Makita vs Wacker Neuson
- Makita vs Skil
- Makita vs Senco
- Altendorf vs Makita
- Makita vs Stanley
- Makita vs RIDGID
- Makita vs Sigma
- Grizzly vs Makita
- Makita vs Mirka
- Makita vs Rothenberger
- Makita vs Tajima
- Bostitch vs Makita
- Hilti vs Makita
- Makita vs Metabo HPT
- 3M Peltor vs Makita
- Makita vs Occidental Leather
- BOMAG vs Makita
- Felco vs Makita
- Lamello vs Makita
- Makita vs Stanley
- Makita vs Powermatic
- Felder vs Makita
- Carhartt vs Makita
- Kaeser vs Makita
- Kincrome vs Makita
- Klingspor vs Makita
- Makita vs Paslode
- Makita vs Steinel
- Leica Geosystems vs Makita
- AstroAI vs Makita
- Chicago Pneumatic vs Makita
- ECHO vs Makita
- Makita vs Porter-Cable
- Makita vs U.S. General
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- Gardner Denver vs Makita
- Makita vs WORX
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- Husky vs Makita
- Lie-Nielsen vs Makita
- Makita vs Silky
- Makita vs SawStop
- Makita vs Sun Joe
- Bobcat vs Makita
- Makita vs Norton Abrasives
- Akribis Leather vs Makita
- Evolution vs Makita
- Makita vs Metabo
- Makita vs Slime
- Bosch vs Makita
- FEIN vs Makita
- California Air Tools vs Makita
- Makita vs QEP
- Makita vs REGO-FIX
- Campbell Hausfeld vs Makita
- Diamondback vs Makita
- Jet vs Makita
- Makita vs VIAIR
- Makita vs Stanley
- Burgon & Ball vs Makita
- Makita vs Veritas
- CMT Orange Tools vs Makita
- Irwin vs Makita
- Makita vs WEN
- Makita vs PFERD
- Arrow vs Makita
- Gardner Bender vs Makita
- Jacobs vs Makita
- Makita vs Montolit
- Makita vs Surebonder
- iQ Power Tools vs Makita
- Makita vs Striebig
- Corona Tools vs Makita
- Euroboor vs Makita
- Makita vs WoodRiver
- BORA vs Makita
- Gorilla Glue vs Makita
- Hougen vs Makita
- Makita vs Newborn
- Makita vs Shop Fox
- Makita vs Triton
- Forrest vs Makita
- Gatorback vs Makita
- AdTech vs Makita
- Circular vs Makita
- Earthquake vs Makita
- BN Products-USA vs Makita
- Makita vs MAX
- Makita vs Rikon
- Makita vs SCM
- Makita vs Röhm
- Makita vs Saw Trax
- Exact vs Makita
- Makita vs Raimondi
- Albrecht vs Makita
- Hitachi vs Makita
- ARS vs Makita
- Domino vs Makita
- Makita vs Multiquip / Mikasa
- Draper vs Makita
- Crescent H.K. Porter vs Makita
How has branded search demand for Makita changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Makita worldwide fell from 1.4M to 1M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among compound miter saw brands worldwide decreased from 23.6% to 19%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among compound miter saw brands worldwide peaked at 23.6% in October 2025 and was lowest at 16.5% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for compound miter saw brands worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Festool gained share of searches among compound miter saw brands worldwide, from 4.6% to 5.7%.
In September 2026, Ryobi lost share of searches among compound miter saw brands worldwide, from 19% to 17.4%.
In September 2026, Makita rose from 3rd to 2nd among compound miter saw brands worldwide.
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 Bosch worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 720 in September 2026.
How are Makita’s branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Makita’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.
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