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How popular isSolo?

In September 2026, people searched for Solo by name about 4,300 times worldwide, a 10.4% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.24% of all global weed sprayer brand searches, placing Solo fourth out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about weed sprayer brands, Solo appeared in two of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the five.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Solo is the fourth most searched of 5 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.

  1. StihlShare of searches 62.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  2. DeWaltShare of searches 36.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  3. ChapinShare of searches 0.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  4. SoloShare of searches 0.24%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  5. Smith Performance SprayersShare of searches 0.03%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd

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Top weed sprayer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Solo was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Solo is the third most recommended of the five.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Chapin1st
  2. Smith Performance Sprayers2nd
  3. Solo3rd
  4. Stihl–
  5. DeWalt–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Chapin3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Solo2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Smith Performance Sprayers2 of 5Named in 2 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
  • DeWalt0 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 weed sprayer brands compete with Solo?

Solo against weed sprayer brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Stihl, DeWalt, Solo. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthStihlDeWaltChapinSoloSmith Performance Sprayers
Oct 202562.7%36.8%0.29%0.26%0.02%
Nov 202558.4%41.2%0.18%0.19%0.02%
Dec 202556.9%42.8%0.15%0.17%0.01%
Jan 202661.4%38.3%0.16%0.2%0.02%
Feb 202660.6%38.9%0.21%0.2%0.02%
Mar 202666.2%33.2%0.27%0.27%0.02%
Apr 202667.5%31.8%0.38%0.28%0.02%
May 202666.6%32.6%0.48%0.27%0.03%
Jun 202666.6%32.6%0.48%0.27%0.03%
Jul 202667.2%32%0.47%0.32%0.03%
Aug 202662.9%36.3%0.44%0.3%0.03%
Sep 202662.5%36.9%0.3%0.24%0.03%

  1. 1.Stihl

    62.5%

    Held 1st. 1.1M estimated branded searches, -2.5% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.

  2. 2.DeWalt

    36.9%

    Held 2nd. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.

  3. 3.Chapin

    0.3%

    Held 3rd. 5.4K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  4. 4.Solo

    0.24%

    Held 4th. 4.3K estimated branded searches, -21.8% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  5. 5.Smith Performance Sprayers

    0.03%

    Held 5th. 480 estimated branded searches, -18.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

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Every comparison with Solo

12 comparisons

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

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Solo worldwide fell from 4.8K to 4.3K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Solo’s share of searches among weed sprayer brands worldwide held steady, from 0.26% to 0.24%.

How did search popularity change for weed sprayer brands worldwide in September 2026?

3 changes

  1. In September 2026, DeWalt gained share of searches among weed sprayer brands worldwide, from 36.3% to 36.9%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Smith Performance Sprayers worldwide rose 23.1% over 12 measured months, from 390 to 480 in September 2026.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Solo worldwide fell 10.4% over 12 measured months, from 4.8K to 4.3K in September 2026.

How are Solo’s branded searches counted?

2 search terms

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

  • solo backpack sprayer
  • solo sprayer

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Solo compete?

Solo 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
Backpack sprayer brands9th of 110.13%Show ranking
Weed sprayer brands4th of 50.24%Shown above
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