How popular isMidwest Snips?
In September 2026, people searched for Midwest Snips by name about 6,600 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 25.4% of all global tin snips brand searches, placing Midwest Snips first out of 13 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tin snips brands, Midwest Snips appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the 13.
Midwest Snips is the most searched of 13 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
Midwest SnipsShare of searches 25.4%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
MilwaukeeShare of searches 17.5%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- WissShare of searches 14.5%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
KnipexShare of searches 10.7%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
MalcoShare of searches 7.8%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top tin snips brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Midwest Snips appeared in all four answers. Midwest Snips is the most recommended of the 13.
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.
Midwest Snips4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Wiss4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Malco4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Knipex2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Klein Tools1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Craftsman1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Lenox1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Milwaukee0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
DeWalt0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Fiskars0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about tin snips brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which tin snips brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best tin snips brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best tin snips brand for sheet metal work?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best tin snips”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“aviation snips”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which tin snips brands compete with Midwest Snips?
Share of searches by month for Midwest Snips, Milwaukee, Wiss, Knipex, Malco, DeWalt, Klein Tools, Fiskars, Bessey, Craftsman, Irwin, Lenox. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Midwest Snips | Milwaukee | Wiss | Knipex | Malco | DeWalt | Klein Tools | Fiskars | Bessey | Craftsman | Irwin | Lenox | Bahco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27.1% | 15.1% | 15.5% | 9.1% | 7.8% | 5% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 3% | 2.5% | 2.4% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 26.6% | 15% | 16.5% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.85% |
| Dec 2025 | 24.5% | 16.7% | 17.8% | 8.8% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.77% |
| Jan 2026 | 25.7% | 14.3% | 15.3% | 9.2% | 8.5% | 5.1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 1% |
| Feb 2026 | 24.5% | 16.6% | 17.3% | 8.7% | 9.2% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 25.8% | 14.5% | 18% | 9% | 10.5% | 4.4% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.82% |
| Apr 2026 | 24.2% | 17.3% | 16.9% | 8.4% | 9% | 4.7% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.63% |
| May 2026 | 20.6% | 17.3% | 25.7% | 7.2% | 6.8% | 4.9% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.65% |
| Jun 2026 | 16.7% | 20.8% | 31.2% | 6% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.8% | 0.65% |
| Jul 2026 | 22.1% | 18.4% | 15.4% | 9.2% | 9.4% | 5.8% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2% | 0.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 24.6% | 16.9% | 14% | 8.4% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 4.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.63% |
| Sep 2026 | 25.4% | 17.5% | 14.5% | 10.7% | 7.8% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 25.4% | 6.6K | 0% | +0.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.5% | 4.5K | 0% | +0.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.5% | 3.8K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.7% | 2.8K | +24% | +2.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 7.8% | 2K | -6.9% | -0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.8% | 1.3K | -25.1% | -1.4 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 4.3% | 1.1K | -15.2% | -0.6 points | |
| 8, moved from 9th to 8th | 3.5% | 910 | -3.2% | 0 pointsmoved from 9th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 8th to 9th | 3.4% | 880 | -32.3% | -1.5 pointsmoved from 8th to 9th | |
| 10, held 10th | 2.5% | 650 | -18.8% | -0.5 points | |
| 11, moved from 12th to 11th | 2.3% | 600 | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 12th to 11th | |
| 12, moved from 11th to 12th | 2.3% | 590 | -18.1% | -0.4 pointsmoved from 11th to 12th | |
| 13, held 13th | 1% | 260 | +52.9% | +0.4 points |
25.4%
Held 1st. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
17.5%
Held 2nd. 4.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
3.Wiss
14.5%
Held 3rd. 3.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
4.
Knipex10.7%
Held 4th. 2.8K estimated branded searches, +24% vs prior month. Share +2.4 points.
5.
Malco7.8%
Held 5th. 2K estimated branded searches, -6.9% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
6.
DeWalt4.8%
Held 6th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -25.1% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
4.3%
Held 7th. 1.1K estimated branded searches, -15.2% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
8.
Fiskars3.5%
Moved from 9th to 8th. 910 estimated branded searches, -3.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.
Bessey3.4%
Moved from 8th to 9th. 880 estimated branded searches, -32.3% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
10.
Craftsman2.5%
Held 10th. 650 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
11.
Irwin2.3%
Moved from 12th to 11th. 600 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
12.
Lenox2.3%
Moved from 11th to 12th. 590 estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
13.
Bahco1%
Held 13th. 260 estimated branded searches, +52.9% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
Milwaukee, Knipex and 6 other brands sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “milwaukee snips”.
Compare popularity between Midwest Snips and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Midwest Snips changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Midwest Snips worldwide held steady at 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Midwest Snips’ share of searches among tin snips brands worldwide decreased from 27.1% to 25.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Midwest Snips’ share of searches among tin snips brands worldwide peaked at 27.1% in October 2025 and was lowest at 16.7% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for tin snips brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Knipex gained share of searches among tin snips brands worldwide, from 8.4% to 10.7%.

In September 2026, Midwest Snips gained share of searches among tin snips brands worldwide, from 24.6% to 25.4%.

In September 2026, Milwaukee gained share of searches among tin snips brands worldwide, from 16.9% to 17.5%.

In September 2026, Bessey lost share of searches among tin snips brands worldwide, from 4.8% to 3.4%.

In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among tin snips brands worldwide, from 6.2% to 4.8%.

In September 2026, Klein Tools lost share of searches among tin snips brands worldwide, from 4.9% to 4.3%.
How are Midwest Snips’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Midwest Snips’ 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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