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 14.9% of all global grass trimmer brand searches, placing Makita fourth out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about grass trimmer brands, Makita appeared in four of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the ten.
Makita is the fourth most searched of 10 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
MilwaukeeShare of searches 30.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
StihlShare of searches 17.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
HusqvarnaShare of searches 16.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
MakitaShare of searches 14.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
RyobiShare of searches 13.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top grass trimmer 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 fifth most recommended of the ten.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
EGO Power+1st- Ryobi2nd
- Stihl3rd
- Milwaukee4th
- Makita5th
- Husqvarna6th
Black+Decker7th
Greenworks–
ECHO–
Bosch–
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
- Ryobi4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- EGO Power+4 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
- Stihl2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Husqvarna2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Black+Decker2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Greenworks0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- ECHO0 of 5Named in 0 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 grass trimmer brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which grass trimmer brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best grass trimmer brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best grass trimmer brand for garden edging?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best grass trimmer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“battery grass trimmer”
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 19, 2026.
Which grass trimmer brands compete with Makita?
Share of searches by month for Milwaukee, Stihl, Husqvarna, Makita, Ryobi, Black+Decker. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | Stihl | Husqvarna | Makita | Ryobi | Black+Decker | Greenworks | ECHO | Bosch | EGO Power+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.2% | 15.8% | 17.5% | 18.4% | 11.2% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 0.21% | 0.08% | — |
| Nov 2025 | 31.7% | 16.1% | 14.2% | 18.1% | 14.8% | 3.8% | 1% | 0.26% | 0.07% | — |
| Dec 2025 | 35.1% | 16.8% | 12.9% | 16.6% | 13.4% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 0.15% | 0.08% | — |
| Jan 2026 | 31.3% | 18.1% | 17.1% | 14.9% | 13.3% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 0.14% | 0.09% | — |
| Feb 2026 | 32.4% | 18.1% | 17.7% | 15.5% | 11.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 0.14% | 0.09% | — |
| Mar 2026 | 27.5% | 18.8% | 18.4% | 15.8% | 14.6% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 0.18% | 0.09% | — |
| Apr 2026 | 26.4% | 18.7% | 21.6% | 12.6% | 15.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 0.21% | 0.11% | — |
| May 2026 | 26.2% | 17.8% | 21.5% | 12.6% | 15.9% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 0.17% | 0.11% | — |
| Jun 2026 | 27.3% | 18.5% | 18.2% | 13.2% | 16.7% | 3.7% | 2% | 0.18% | 0.11% | — |
| Jul 2026 | 31.4% | 17.5% | 17.1% | 12.4% | 15.7% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 0.21% | 0.1% | — |
| Aug 2026 | 30.4% | 17.6% | 16.6% | 14.7% | 14.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.09% | — |
| Sep 2026 | 30.8% | 17.9% | 16.9% | 14.9% | 13.9% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 0.25% | 0.09% | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 30.8% | 1.8M | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.9% | 1.1M | +0.7% | +0.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16.9% | 1M | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 14.9% | 884K | 0% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 13.9% | 825K | -8.3% | -1 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 3.7% | 220K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.5% | 90.5K | -17.7% | -0.3 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.25% | 14.8K | +22.3% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.09% | 5.2K | 0% | 0 points | |
| —, not measured this month | — | — | — | — |
30.8%
Held 1st. 1.8M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
2.
Stihl17.9%
Held 2nd. 1.1M estimated branded searches, +0.7% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
16.9%
Held 3rd. 1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
4.
Makita14.9%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 884K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
5.
Ryobi13.9%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 825K estimated branded searches, -8.3% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
3.7%
Held 6th. 220K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
1.5%
Held 7th. 90.5K estimated branded searches, -17.7% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
8.
ECHO0.25%
Held 8th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.
Bosch0.09%
Held 9th. 5.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
—
Not measured this month. — estimated branded searches, — vs prior month. Share —.
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
- Atlas Copco vs Makita
- 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
- CompAir vs Makita
- Gardner Denver vs Makita
- Makita vs WORX
- Greenlee vs Makita
- Huepar vs Makita
- 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?
4 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 grass trimmer brands worldwide decreased from 18.4% to 14.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among grass trimmer brands worldwide peaked at 18.4% in October 2025 and was lowest at 12.4% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita fell from 2nd to 4th among grass trimmer brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for grass trimmer brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Ryobi lost share of searches among grass trimmer brands worldwide, from 14.9% to 13.9%.
In September 2026, Makita rose from 5th to 4th among grass trimmer brands worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Greenworks worldwide rose 22.3% over 12 measured months, from 74K to 90.5K in September 2026.
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 Husqvarna worldwide fell 18% over 12 measured months, from 1.2M to 1M in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Black+Decker worldwide fell 10.2% over 12 measured months, from 245K to 220K 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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