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How popular isPinecil?

In September 2026, people searched for Pinecil by name about 9,900 times worldwide, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 4.6% of all global soldering iron brand searches, placing Pinecil fifth out of nine brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about soldering iron brands, Pinecil appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the nine.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Pinecil is the fifth most searched of 9 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. WellerShare of searches 51.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  2. HakkoShare of searches 18.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  3. ErsaShare of searches 15.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  4. AntexShare of searches 4.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  5. PinecilShare of searches 4.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th

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Top soldering iron brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Pinecil was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Pinecil is the fourth most recommended of the nine.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Hakko1st
  2. JBC2nd
  3. Weller3rd
  4. Pinecil4th
  5. Miniware5th
  6. Metcal6th
  7. Ersa–
  8. Antex–
  9. Draper–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Hakko5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Weller3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Pinecil3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • JBC3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Miniware2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Metcal1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Ersa0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Antex0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Draper0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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 soldering iron brands compete with Pinecil?

Pinecil against soldering iron brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Weller, Hakko, Ersa, Antex, Pinecil, Metcal, Miniware. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthWellerHakkoErsaAntexPinecilMetcalMiniwareJBCDraper
Oct 202544.2%13.3%16.3%16.3%4.9%1.8%1.8%1.4%0.13%
Nov 202552.7%15.8%15.8%4.7%5.8%1.7%2.1%1.1%0.15%
Dec 202553.5%13.2%16.1%4.8%7.2%1.8%2.1%1.2%0.19%
Jan 202651.3%15.4%15.4%4.6%6.9%2.1%3.1%1.1%0.15%
Feb 202654.2%13.4%16.3%4.9%6%1.8%2.2%1.2%0.16%
Mar 202650.7%15.2%18.7%4.6%5.6%2%2%1.1%0.15%
Apr 202650.7%15.2%18.7%4.6%5.6%2%2%1.1%0.12%
May 202649.2%18.1%18.1%4.4%5.4%2%1.6%1.1%0.12%
Jun 202651.5%19%15.5%3.8%5.7%1.7%1.7%1.1%0.12%
Jul 202653.9%16.2%16.2%4%4.9%1.8%1.8%1.2%0.1%
Aug 202650.4%18.5%18.5%3.7%4.5%1.6%1.6%0.87%0.12%
Sep 202651.2%18.8%15.4%4.6%4.6%2%2%1.1%0.12%

  1. 1.Weller

    51.2%

    Held 1st. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.

  2. 2.Hakko

    18.8%

    Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  3. 3.Ersa

    15.4%

    Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -3.1 points.

  4. 4.Antex

    4.6%

    Moved from 5th to 4th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.

  5. 5.Pinecil

    4.6%

    Moved from 4th to 5th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  6. 6.Metcal

    2%

    Held 6th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

  7. 7.Miniware

    2%

    Held 7th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

  8. 8.JBC

    1.1%

    Held 8th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, +26.3% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  9. 9.Draper

    0.12%

    Held 9th. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between Pinecil and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Pinecil

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How has branded search demand for Pinecil changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Pinecil worldwide fell from 12.1K to 9.9K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pinecil’s share of searches among soldering iron brands worldwide peaked at 7.2% in December 2025 and was lowest at 4.5% in August 2026.

How did search popularity change for soldering iron brands worldwide in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Antex overtook Pinecil to rank 4th among soldering iron brands worldwide, with 4.6% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Weller gained share of searches among soldering iron brands worldwide, from 50.4% to 51.2%.

  3. In September 2026, Ersa lost share of searches among soldering iron brands worldwide, from 18.5% to 15.4%.

  4. In September 2026, Hakko rose from 3rd to 2nd among soldering iron brands worldwide.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for JBC worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 3.6K to 2.4K in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Draper worldwide fell 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 320 to 260 in September 2026.

How are Pinecil’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pinecil’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.

  • pinecil

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Pinecil compete?

Pinecil is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Soldering iron brands5th of 94.6%Shown above
Soldering station brands3rd of 55.9%Show ranking
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