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How popular isRyobi?

In September 2026, people searched for Ryobi by name about 825,000 times worldwide, a 5.6% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 15.8% of all global cordless sander brand searches, placing Ryobi fourth out of four brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cordless sander brands, Ryobi appeared in two of the four answers and was the fourth most recommended of the four.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Ryobi is the fourth most searched of 4 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. MilwaukeeShare of searches 43.9%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  2. MakitaShare of searches 24.1%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  3. DeWaltShare of searches 16.1%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  4. RyobiShare of searches 15.8%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top cordless sander brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Ryobi was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Ryobi is the fourth most recommended of the four.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. DeWalt1st
  2. Makita2nd
  3. Milwaukee3rd
  4. Ryobi4th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Makita4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • DeWalt4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Milwaukee3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Ryobi2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

See every answer about cordless sander brands

4 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which cordless sander brand should I buy?”

    1. 1DeWalt
    2. 2Makita
    3. 3Milwaukee
    4. 4Ryobi

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best cordless sander brands?”

    1. 1Makita
    2. 2DeWalt
    3. 3Milwaukee
    4. 4Ryobi

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best cordless sander brand for wood finishing?”

    1. 1Makita
    2. 2DeWalt
    3. 3Milwaukee

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “battery sander”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “sander for woodworking”

    1. 1DeWalt
    2. 2Makita

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.

Which cordless sander brands compete with Ryobi?

Ryobi against cordless sander brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Milwaukee, Makita, DeWalt, Ryobi. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthMilwaukeeMakitaDeWaltRyobi
Oct 202545.2%28.3%13.6%12.9%
Nov 202541.4%26.4%15.2%17%
Dec 202544.8%23.7%16.5%15%
Jan 202643.9%23.6%16.1%16.4%
Feb 202645.5%23.9%16.7%13.9%
Mar 202641.2%26.1%15.1%17.6%
Apr 202642.9%23%15.8%18.3%
May 202642.2%22.9%15.5%19.3%
Jun 202641.9%22.7%15.4%20%
Jul 202646.8%20.8%14.1%18.3%
Aug 202643.5%23.6%16%17%
Sep 202643.9%24.1%16.1%15.8%

  1. 1.Milwaukee

    43.9%

    Held 1st. 1.8M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.

  2. 2.Makita

    24.1%

    Held 2nd. 1M estimated branded searches, +1.1% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.

  3. 3.DeWalt

    16.1%

    Moved from 4th to 3rd. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  4. 4.Ryobi

    15.8%

    Moved from 3rd to 4th. 660K estimated branded searches, -7.7% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.

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

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Ryobi worldwide rose from 781K to 825K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among cordless sander brands worldwide increased from 12.9% to 15.8%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among cordless sander brands worldwide peaked at 20% in June 2026 and was lowest at 12.9% in October 2025.

How did search popularity change for cordless sander brands worldwide in September 2026?

4 changes

  1. In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among cordless sander brands worldwide, from 23.6% to 24.1%.

  2. In September 2026, Ryobi lost share of searches among cordless sander brands worldwide, from 17% to 15.8%.

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

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

How are Ryobi’s branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ryobi’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

  • ryobi
  • ryobi lawn mower
  • ryobi pressure washer
  • ryobi tool

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Ryobi compete?

Ryobi is ranked in 72 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Cordless vacuum brands3rd of 107.2%Show ranking
Leaf blower brands5th of 912.7%Show ranking
Chainsaw and outdoor power brands5th of 912.8%Show ranking
Hedge trimmer brands5th of 812.9%Show ranking
Cordless chainsaw brands6th of 710.5%Show ranking
Grass trimmer brands5th of 1013.9%Show ranking
Chainsaw brands5th of 713.1%Show ranking
Cordless grease gun brands5th of 512.8%Show ranking
Wet dry vacuum brands2nd of 915.2%Show ranking
Reciprocating saw brands4th of 913.6%Show ranking
Biscuit joiner brands4th of 1013.7%Show ranking
Impact wrench brands4th of 814.2%Show ranking
Power washer brands2nd of 917.9%Show ranking
Power tool brands3rd of 716.5%Show ranking
Orbital sander brands4th of 714.8%Show ranking
Cordless drill brands3rd of 516.9%Show ranking
LED work light brands3rd of 617.1%Show ranking
Power screwdriver brands3rd of 717.1%Show ranking
Compound miter saw brands3rd of 617.4%Show ranking
Saw stand brands4th of 815.4%Show ranking
Earth auger brands5th of 815.5%Show ranking
Cordless roofing nailer brands4th of 715.5%Show ranking
Staple gun brands4th of 715.5%Show ranking
Cordless blower brands3rd of 519.7%Show ranking
Brushless drill brands4th of 515.8%Show ranking
Drill driver brands4th of 515.8%Show ranking
Cordless stapler brands4th of 515.8%Show ranking
Narrow crown stapler brands4th of 515.8%Show ranking
Cable stapler brands4th of 615.8%Show ranking
Hot glue gun brands4th of 715.8%Show ranking
Power drill brands4th of 515.8%Show ranking
Combi drill brands4th of 415.8%Show ranking
Cordless buffer brands4th of 415.8%Show ranking
Cordless planer brands4th of 415.8%Show ranking
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Skill saw brands4th of 415.8%Show ranking
Air blower brands4th of 616.5%Show ranking
Leaf vacuum brands3rd of 719.1%Show ranking
Garden machinery brands4th of 619.4%Show ranking
Lawn edger brands4th of 1017.4%Show ranking
Chain mortiser brands3rd of 517.6%Show ranking
Garden tool brands4th of 1118.3%Show ranking
Riding lawn mower brands3rd of 822.8%Show ranking
Impact driver brands3rd of 618.4%Show ranking
Cordless edger brands3rd of 719%Show ranking
Power inverter brands2nd of 722.4%Show ranking
Car polisher brands2nd of 722.5%Show ranking
Framing nail gun brands2nd of 522.8%Show ranking
Cordless Sawzall brands2nd of 523%Show ranking
PEX crimper brands3rd of 520.3%Show ranking
Lawn mower brands3rd of 825.8%Show ranking
Tile cutter brands3rd of 821.8%Show ranking
Belt sander brands3rd of 822.3%Show ranking
Sander brands3rd of 623.7%Show ranking
Garden shredders3rd of 627.1%Show ranking
Pressure washer brands2nd of 1128%Show ranking
Air compressor brands3rd of 1124.7%Show ranking
Reel mower brands2nd of 734.6%Show ranking
Power planers2nd of 631.5%Show ranking
Bench grinders3rd of 628.9%Show ranking
Hand planer brands2nd of 1030.3%Show ranking
Blower vac brands2nd of 634.1%Show ranking
Snow blower brands2nd of 939.2%Show ranking
Wet tile saw brands2nd of 732.7%Show ranking
Tyre inflators2nd of 636.3%Show ranking
Pressure washer accessories1st of 642.7%Show ranking
Router circle jig brands1st of 744.8%Show ranking
Power scrubber brands1st of 640.2%Show ranking
Pedestal grinder brands2nd of 549.2%Show ranking
Workbench light brands1st of 765.4%Show ranking
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Oscillating sander brands1st of 761.9%Show ranking
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