How popular isRothenberger?
In September 2026, people searched for Rothenberger by name about 33,100 times worldwide, an 18.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.84% of all global pipe cutter brand searches, placing Rothenberger seventh out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pipe cutter brands, Rothenberger appeared in two of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the eight.
Rothenberger is the seventh most searched of 8 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
MilwaukeeShare of searches 46.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
MakitaShare of searches 25.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
DeWaltShare of searches 17.2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
KnipexShare of searches 5.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th- RothenbergerShare of searches 0.84%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top pipe cutter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Rothenberger was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Rothenberger is the third most recommended of the eight.
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.
Milwaukee5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
RIDGID3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Knipex2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Rothenberger2 of 5Named in 2 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
Makita0 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
Exact0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about pipe cutter brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pipe cutter brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pipe cutter brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pipe cutter brand for clean straight cuts?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pipe cutter for copper”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pipe cutter for steel”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which pipe cutter brands compete with Rothenberger?
Share of searches by month for Milwaukee, Makita, DeWalt, Knipex, Lenox, Rothenberger. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | Makita | DeWalt | Knipex | Lenox | RIDGID | Rothenberger | Exact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.1% | 29.5% | 14.1% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 0.85% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 45% | 28.8% | 16.5% | 4% | 4% | 0.81% | 0.81% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.9% | 24.8% | 17.2% | 4.2% | 5.2% | 0.85% | 0.85% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.5% | 25% | 17.1% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 1% | 1% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.5% | 25% | 17.5% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 0.86% | 1.1% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.9% | 28.4% | 16.5% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 0.99% | 0.99% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.2% | 25.3% | 17.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 1% | 1% | 0.01% |
| May 2026 | 47.3% | 25.7% | 17.4% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 1% | 0.86% | 0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.3% | 25.7% | 17.4% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 1% | 0.86% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.3% | 22.8% | 15.4% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 0.93% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.8% | 25.4% | 17.2% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 1% | 0.85% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 46.7% | 25.6% | 17.2% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 1% | 0.84% | <0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 46.7% | 1.8M | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 25.6% | 1M | +1.1% | +0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.2% | 673K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.1% | 201K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.4% | 135K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1% | 40.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.84% | 33.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | <0.01% | 320 | +23.1% | 0 points |
46.7%
Held 1st. 1.8M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
2.
Makita25.6%
Held 2nd. 1M estimated branded searches, +1.1% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
3.
DeWalt17.2%
Held 3rd. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.
Knipex5.1%
Held 4th. 201K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Lenox3.4%
Held 5th. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
RIDGID1%
Held 6th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.84%
Held 7th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.
Exact<0.01%
Held 8th. 320 estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Rothenberger changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Rothenberger worldwide fell from 40.5K to 33.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rothenberger fell from 6th to 7th among pipe cutter brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for pipe cutter brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Exact worldwide rose 52.4% over 12 measured months, from 210 to 320 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for RIDGID worldwide rose 22.4% over 12 measured months, from 33.1K to 40.5K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Makita worldwide fell 28.5% over 12 measured months, from 1.4M to 1M in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Milwaukee worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 2.2M to 1.8M in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Rothenberger worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 40.5K to 33.1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Lenox worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 165K to 135K in September 2026.
How are Rothenberger’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Rothenberger’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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