How popular isMalco?
In September 2026, people searched for Malco by name about 4,900 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 0.15% of all global aviation snips brand searches, placing Malco tenth out of 11 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about aviation snips brands, Malco appeared in three of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the 11.
Malco is the tenth most searched of 11 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
MilwaukeeShare of searches 54.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
DeWaltShare of searches 20.2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
CraftsmanShare of searches 9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
KnipexShare of searches 6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
MalcoShare of searches 0.15%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top aviation snips brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Malco was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Malco is the third most recommended of the 11.
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.
- Wiss5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Midwest Snips4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Klein Tools3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Malco3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Milwaukee1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Craftsman0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Knipex0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Lenox0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Bessey0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about aviation snips brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which aviation snips brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best aviation snips brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best aviation snips brand for sheet metal cutting?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“aviation snips”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sheet metal snips”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which aviation snips brands compete with Malco?
Share of searches by month for Milwaukee, DeWalt, Craftsman, Knipex, Klein Tools, Lenox, Malco. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | DeWalt | Craftsman | Knipex | Klein Tools | Lenox | Bessey | Midwest Snips | Wiss | Malco | Irwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.6% | 18.2% | 6.7% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.33% | 0.18% | 0.16% | 0.13% | 0.18% |
| Nov 2025 | 57.7% | 21.2% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 5.2% | 0.31% | 0.17% | 0.15% | 0.11% | 0.14% |
| Dec 2025 | 55.9% | 20.5% | 7.5% | 5% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% | 0.13% | 0.16% | 0.11% | 0.13% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.8% | 20.2% | 9% | 6% | 4% | 4.9% | 0.36% | 0.16% | 0.17% | 0.12% | 0.16% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.6% | 20.1% | 11% | 6% | 4% | 3.3% | 0.36% | 0.16% | 0.18% | 0.16% | 0.16% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.9% | 19.4% | 13% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.35% | 0.19% | 0.21% | 0.16% | 0.16% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.6% | 20.1% | 11% | 6% | 4% | 3.3% | 0.36% | 0.16% | 0.18% | 0.16% | 0.16% |
| May 2026 | 54.8% | 20.1% | 11% | 4.9% | 4% | 4% | 0.3% | 0.16% | 0.27% | 0.16% | 0.16% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.7% | 20.1% | 11% | 4.9% | 4% | 4% | 0.3% | 0.16% | 0.37% | 0.16% | 0.13% |
| Jul 2026 | 57% | 17.1% | 11.5% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.25% | 0.17% | 0.19% | 0.15% | 0.14% |
| Aug 2026 | 53.8% | 19.8% | 10.8% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 4% | 0.24% | 0.19% | 0.19% | 0.14% | 0.13% |
| Sep 2026 | 54.8% | 20.2% | 9% | 6% | 4.9% | 4% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.19% | 0.15% | 0.13% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 54.8% | 1.8M | 0% | +1.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.2% | 673K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9% | 301K | -18.2% | -1.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6% | 201K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.9% | 165K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4% | 135K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.3% | 9.9K | +22.2% | +0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.2% | 6.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.19% | 6.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.15% | 4.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 0.13% | 4.4K | 0% | 0 points |
54.8%
Held 1st. 1.8M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
2.
DeWalt20.2%
Held 2nd. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
9%
Held 3rd. 301K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.8 points.
4.
Knipex6%
Held 4th. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
4.9%
Held 5th. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.
Lenox4%
Held 6th. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
7.Bessey
0.3%
Held 7th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.2%
Held 8th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.Wiss
0.19%
Held 9th. 6.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
Malco0.15%
Held 10th. 4.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
11.
Irwin0.13%
Held 11th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Malco changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Malco worldwide held steady at 4.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Malco rose from 11th to 10th among aviation snips brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for aviation snips brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Milwaukee gained share of searches among aviation snips brands worldwide, from 53.8% to 54.8%.

In September 2026, Craftsman lost share of searches among aviation snips brands worldwide, from 10.8% to 9%.

Knipex’s share of searches among aviation snips brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 4.9% to 6% in September 2026.

Klein Tools’ share of searches among aviation snips brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 4% to 4.9% 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.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Bessey worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 9.9K in September 2026.
How are Malco’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Malco’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.
- malco snips
- malco tools
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Where does Malco compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation snips brands | 10th of 11 | 0.15% | Shown above |
| Metal snips brands | 5th of 5 | 0.19% | Show ranking |
| Tin snips brands | 8th of 9 | 0.35% | Show ranking |

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