How popular isStihl in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 823K branded searches for Stihl worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. Stihl holds 23.3% estimated Share of Search among hedge trimmer brands worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which hedge trimmer brands compete with Stihl?
Share of Search by month for Husqvarna, Makita, Stihl, Ryobi, Bosch. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Husqvarna | Makita | Stihl | Ryobi | Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32% | 29.6% | 20% | 13.4% | 5% |
| Nov 2025 | 26.9% | 30.9% | 20.8% | 17% | 4.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 25.4% | 29.3% | 24.1% | 16.1% | 5% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.8% | 24.1% | 24.1% | 16.1% | 5% |
| Feb 2026 | 32% | 25% | 25% | 13.7% | 4.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 32.8% | 23.6% | 23.6% | 15.9% | 4% |
| Apr 2026 | 39.7% | 18.6% | 22.6% | 15.2% | 3.9% |
| May 2026 | 40.1% | 18.5% | 22.5% | 15.1% | 3.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.9% | 20.1% | 24.4% | 16.4% | 4.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.2% | 20% | 24.4% | 16.3% | 5.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.1% | 23.3% | 23.3% | 15.6% | 5.8% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 32.1% | 1.1M | -1.4% | -2.1 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 23.3% | 823K | +22.3% | +3.3 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 23.3% | 823K | 0% | -1.2 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 15.6% | 550K | 0% | -0.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.8% | 206K | +21.2% | +0.8 points |
32.1%
Held 1st. 1.1M estimated branded searches, -1.4% vs prior month. Share -2.1 points.
2.
Makita23.3%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 823K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +3.3 points.
3.
Stihl
23.3%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 823K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
4.
Ryobi
15.6%
Held 4th. 550K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
5.
Bosch5.8%
Held 5th. 206K estimated branded searches, +21.2% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
Compare search popularity between Stihl and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Stihl changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Stihl worldwide held steady at 823K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Stihl’s estimated Share of Search among hedge trimmer brands worldwide increased from 20% to 23.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Stihl’s estimated Share of Search among hedge trimmer brands worldwide peaked at 25% in February 2026 and was lowest at 20% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for hedge trimmer brands worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes
In August 2026, Makita overtook Stihl to rank 2nd among hedge trimmer brands worldwide, at 23.3%.
In August 2026, Bosch gained estimated Share of Search among hedge trimmer brands worldwide, from 5.1% to 5.8%.
In August 2026, Husqvarna lost estimated Share of Search among hedge trimmer brands worldwide, from 34.2% to 32.1%.
In August 2026, Stihl lost estimated Share of Search among hedge trimmer brands worldwide, from 24.4% to 23.3%.
In August 2026, Ryobi lost estimated Share of Search among hedge trimmer brands worldwide, from 16.3% to 15.6%.
Where does Stihl compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden machinery brands | 4th of 6 | 7.6% | Show ranking |
| Lawn mower brands | 2nd of 5 | 9.2% | Show ranking |
| Hedge trimmer brands | 3rd of 5 | 23.3% | Shown above |
| Leaf blowers | 3rd of 6 | 23.7% | Show ranking |
| Chainsaw brands | 3rd of 5 | 24.7% | Show ranking |
| Garden shredders | 2nd of 6 | 32.2% | Show ranking |
| Chainsaw chain brands | 2nd of 6 | 35.1% | Show ranking |
| Chainsaw safety gear brands | 2nd of 6 | 38.8% | Show ranking |
| Chainsaw bars | 2nd of 6 | 41.7% | Show ranking |
How is Stihl measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Stihl’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.
1 branded search term
- stihl
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