How popular isStanley?
In September 2026, people searched for Stanley by name about 72,300 times worldwide, a 10.8% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 16.1% of all global tape measure brand searches, placing Stanley fourth out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tape measure brands, Stanley appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the five.
Stanley is the fourth most searched of 5 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
TajimaShare of searches 36.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
LufkinShare of searches 29.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
MilwaukeeShare of searches 16.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
StanleyShare of searches 16.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
KomelonShare of searches 2.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top tape measure brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Stanley appeared in all five answers. Stanley is the most recommended of the five.
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
- Stanley5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Komelon3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Tajima2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Lufkin2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about tape measure brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which tape measure brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best tape measure brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best tape measure brand for home projects?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best tape measure”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“heavy duty tape measure”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which tape measure brands compete with Stanley?
Share of searches by month for Tajima, Lufkin, Milwaukee, Stanley, Komelon. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Tajima | Lufkin | Milwaukee | Stanley | Komelon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.8% | 28% | 15.3% | 12.5% | 2.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.9% | 29.4% | 16.1% | 16.1% | 2.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 38% | 25.4% | 13.9% | 20.8% | 1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.8% | 26% | 11.6% | 21.3% | 2.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.9% | 25.4% | 17% | 17% | 2.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.8% | 28% | 12.5% | 15.3% | 2.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.8% | 28% | 12.5% | 15.3% | 2.5% |
| May 2026 | 36.2% | 24.2% | 13.2% | 24.2% | 2.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.9% | 29.4% | 16.1% | 16.1% | 2.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.7% | 29.2% | 13% | 19.5% | 2.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.7% | 27.2% | 14.9% | 14.9% | 2.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.1% | 29.6% | 16.1% | 16.1% | 2.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 36.1% | 33.1K | -18.3% | -4.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 29.6% | 27.1K | 0% | +2.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16.1% | 14.8K | 0% | +1.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 16.1% | 14.8K | 0% | +1.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.1% | 1.9K | -20.8% | -0.3 points |
1.
Tajima36.1%
Held 1st. 33.1K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -4.6 points.
2.
Lufkin29.6%
Held 2nd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.
16.1%
Held 3rd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
4.
Stanley16.1%
Held 4th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
5.
Komelon2.1%
Held 5th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, -20.8% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
Milwaukee sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “milwaukee tape measure”.
Compare popularity between Stanley and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Stanley
62 comparisons
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How has branded search demand for Stanley changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Stanley worldwide fell from 81.1K to 72.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stanley’s share of searches among tape measure brands worldwide increased from 12.5% to 16.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stanley’s share of searches among tape measure brands worldwide peaked at 24.2% in May 2026 and was lowest at 12.5% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for tape measure brands worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Lufkin gained share of searches among tape measure brands worldwide, from 27.2% to 29.6%.
In September 2026, Milwaukee gained share of searches among tape measure brands worldwide, from 14.9% to 16.1%.
In September 2026, Stanley gained share of searches among tape measure brands worldwide, from 14.9% to 16.1%.
In September 2026, Tajima lost share of searches among tape measure brands worldwide, from 40.7% to 36.1%.
Komelon’s share of searches among tape measure brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.6% to 2.1% in September 2026.
How are Stanley’s branded searches counted?
23 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Stanley’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.
- stanley dead blow hammer
- stanley folding sawhorse
- stanley hacksaw
- stanley hacksaw frame
- stanley hand plane
- stanley hand tools
- stanley jack plane
- stanley jump starter
- stanley level
- stanley mallet
- stanley mini hacksaw
- stanley no 5 plane
- stanley plane
- stanley rubber mallet
- stanley sawhorse
- stanley staple gun
- stanley tape measure
- stanley tool box
- stanley tool chest
- stanley wheelbarrow
- stanley wire stripper
- stanley workbench
- stanley workbench light
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Where does Stanley compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand tool brands | 6th of 13 | 3.7% | Show ranking |
| Wheelbarrow brands | 7th of 8 | 0.18% | Show ranking |
| Jump starter brands | 6th of 7 | 1.2% | Show ranking |
| Jump leads | 4th of 6 | 1.4% | Show ranking |
| Tool chest brands | 4th of 9 | 9.9% | Show ranking |
| Tape measure brands | 4th of 5 | 16.1% | Shown above |
| Toolbox brands | 2nd of 12 | 16.5% | Show ranking |
| Staple gun brands | 6th of 7 | 6.2% | Show ranking |
| Hand planer brands | 3rd of 10 | 12.4% | Show ranking |
| Workbench brands | 10th of 11 | 0.92% | Show ranking |
| Spirit level brands | 4th of 6 | 13.1% | Show ranking |
| Wire stripper brands | 4th of 5 | 3.2% | Show ranking |
| Jack plane brands | 4th of 6 | 8.2% | Show ranking |
| Folding sawhorse brands | 3rd of 9 | 23.2% | Show ranking |
| Hacksaw brands | 3rd of 6 | 9.5% | Show ranking |
| Workbench light brands | 7th of 7 | 0.46% | Show ranking |
| Dead blow hammer brands | 3rd of 6 | 13.5% | Show ranking |
| Rubber mallet brands | 2nd of 6 | 21.5% | Show ranking |
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