How popular isPorter-Cable?
In September 2026, people searched for Porter-Cable by name about 14,800 times worldwide, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.31% of all global biscuit joiner brand searches, placing Porter-Cable eighth out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about biscuit joiner brands, Porter-Cable appeared in four of the five answers and was the joint fourth most recommended of the ten.
Porter-Cable is the eighth most searched of 10 competitors and the joint fourth most recommended in AI answers.
MilwaukeeShare of searches 38%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
MakitaShare of searches 20.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
DeWaltShare of searches 14%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
RyobiShare of searches 13.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Porter-CableShare of searches 0.31%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top biscuit joiner brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Porter-Cable was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Porter-Cable is the joint fourth most recommended of the ten.
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.
Makita4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lamello4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Porter-Cable4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Festool2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Domino2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Milwaukee0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ryobi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Freud0 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 biscuit joiner brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which biscuit joiner brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best biscuit joiner brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best biscuit joiner brand for wood joinery?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best biscuit joiner”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“biscuit joiner tool”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Which biscuit joiner brands compete with Porter-Cable?
Share of searches by month for Milwaukee, Makita, DeWalt, Ryobi, Freud, Festool, Porter-Cable. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | Makita | DeWalt | Ryobi | Freud | Festool | Lamello | Porter-Cable | Bosch | Domino |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.9% | 24.4% | 11.7% | 11.1% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 0.57% | 0.31% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 36% | 23% | 13.2% | 14.8% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 0.53% | 0.36% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 39.6% | 20.9% | 14.5% | 13.3% | 6.5% | 4.3% | 0.48% | 0.32% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 37.2% | 20% | 13.7% | 13.9% | 9.1% | 5% | 0.67% | 0.37% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 39% | 20.5% | 14.4% | 11.9% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 0.71% | 0.32% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.9% | 22.1% | 12.8% | 14.9% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 0.63% | 0.34% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.5% | 19.6% | 13.4% | 15.6% | 9% | 4.9% | 0.54% | 0.36% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 36.1% | 19.6% | 13.3% | 16.5% | 8.9% | 4.8% | 0.53% | 0.36% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.4% | 19.8% | 13.4% | 17.4% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 0.54% | 0.36% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.2% | 18.3% | 12.4% | 16.1% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 0.33% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.5% | 20.9% | 14.2% | 15% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 0.47% | 0.38% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 38% | 20.8% | 14% | 13.7% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 0.46% | 0.31% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 38% | 1.8M | 0% | -0.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.8% | 1M | +1.1% | -0.1 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 14% | 673K | 0% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 13.7% | 660K | -7.7% | -1.3 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 7.6% | 368K | +22.3% | +1.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 5.1% | 246K | +22.4% | +0.9 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.46% | 22.2K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.31% | 14.8K | -18.2% | -0.1 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.01% | 590 | +51.3% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | <0.01% | 210 | +23.5% | 0 points |
38%
Held 1st. 1.8M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
2.
Makita20.8%
Held 2nd. 1M estimated branded searches, +1.1% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
3.
DeWalt14%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
4.
Ryobi13.7%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 660K estimated branded searches, -7.7% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
5.
Freud7.6%
Held 5th. 368K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
6.Festool
5.1%
Held 6th. 246K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
7.
Lamello0.46%
Held 7th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.31%
Held 8th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
9.
Bosch0.01%
Held 9th. 590 estimated branded searches, +51.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.Domino
<0.01%
Held 10th. 210 estimated branded searches, +23.5% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Porter-Cable changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Porter-Cable worldwide fell from 18.1K to 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Porter-Cable’s share of searches among biscuit joiner brands worldwide held steady at 0.31%.
How did search popularity change for biscuit joiner brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Freud gained share of searches among biscuit joiner brands worldwide, from 6.3% to 7.6%.
In September 2026, Festool gained share of searches among biscuit joiner brands worldwide, from 4.2% to 5.1%.

In September 2026, Ryobi lost share of searches among biscuit joiner brands worldwide, from 15% to 13.7%.

In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among biscuit joiner brands worldwide, from 38.5% to 38%.

In September 2026, DeWalt rose from 4th to 3rd among biscuit joiner brands worldwide.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Bosch worldwide rose 22.9% over 12 measured months, from 480 to 590 in September 2026.
How are Porter-Cable’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Porter-Cable’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.
- porter cable
Who owns Porter-Cable?
Porter-Cable is owned by Stanley Black & Decker. Brandwave also tracks
Bostitch, owned by the same company, worldwide.
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