How popular isOkatsune?
In September 2026, people searched for Okatsune by name about 2,900 times worldwide, a 20.8% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.28% of all global hedge shears brand searches, placing Okatsune fourth out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hedge shears brands, Okatsune appeared in three of the five answers and was the most recommended of the five.
Okatsune is the fourth most searched of 5 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
StihlShare of searches 79.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
FiskarsShare of searches 16.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
BahcoShare of searches 3.9%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th- OkatsuneShare of searches 0.28%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Corona ToolsShare of searches 0.18%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top hedge shears brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Okatsune was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Okatsune is the most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Okatsune1st
Fiskars2nd
Corona Tools3rd
Bahco4th
Stihl–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Fiskars4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Okatsune3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Corona Tools2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bahco1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Stihl0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hedge shears brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hedge shears brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hedge shears brand for manual trimming?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“manual hedge trimmers”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best hedge shears”
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 21, 2026.
Which hedge shears brands compete with Okatsune?
Share of searches by month for Stihl, Fiskars, Bahco, Okatsune. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Stihl | Fiskars | Bahco | Okatsune | Corona Tools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 79.5% | 15.3% | 4.8% | 0.23% | 0.18% |
| Nov 2025 | 77.4% | 17.6% | 4.7% | 0.27% | 0.15% |
| Dec 2025 | 78.9% | 15.8% | 4.7% | 0.35% | 0.15% |
| Jan 2026 | 80.1% | 15.5% | 3.9% | 0.23% | 0.18% |
| Feb 2026 | 80.6% | 14.9% | 4% | 0.28% | 0.19% |
| Mar 2026 | 79.6% | 15.1% | 4.8% | 0.35% | 0.19% |
| Apr 2026 | 79.7% | 16.5% | 3.2% | 0.35% | 0.19% |
| May 2026 | 79.2% | 17.1% | 3.2% | 0.23% | 0.19% |
| Jun 2026 | 82.9% | 13.9% | 2.7% | 0.24% | 0.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 79.1% | 17.3% | 3.2% | 0.23% | 0.18% |
| Aug 2026 | 78.5% | 17.9% | 3.2% | 0.23% | 0.18% |
| Sep 2026 | 79.5% | 16.1% | 3.9% | 0.28% | 0.18% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 79.5% | 823K | 0% | +1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 16.1% | 167K | -10.9% | -1.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3.9% | 40.5K | +22.4% | +0.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.28% | 2.9K | +20.8% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.18% | 1.9K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Stihl79.5%
Held 1st. 823K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
2.
Fiskars16.1%
Held 2nd. 167K estimated branded searches, -10.9% vs prior month. Share -1.8 points.
3.
Bahco3.9%
Held 3rd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
4.Okatsune
0.28%
Held 4th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, +20.8% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.18%
Held 5th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Okatsune changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Okatsune worldwide rose from 2.4K to 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Okatsune’s share of searches among hedge shears brands worldwide held steady, from 0.23% to 0.28%.
How did search popularity change for hedge shears brands worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Stihl gained share of searches among hedge shears brands worldwide, from 78.5% to 79.5%.

In September 2026, Bahco gained share of searches among hedge shears brands worldwide, from 3.2% to 3.9%.

In September 2026, Fiskars lost share of searches among hedge shears brands worldwide, from 17.9% to 16.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Okatsune worldwide rose 20.8% over 12 measured months, from 2.4K to 2.9K in September 2026.
How are Okatsune’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Okatsune’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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