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How popular isStihl in search?

In September 2026, there were an estimated 1.1M branded searches for Stihl worldwide which held steady over the last 12 months. Stihl holds 35.3% estimated Share of Search among pressure washer brands worldwide and is ranked 1st of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search, September 2026
  1. Stihl35.3%
  2. Ryobi30.7%
  3. Karcher30.5%
  4. Nilfisk3%
  5. Gerni0.4%
  6. Bosch0.15%
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Which pressure washer brands compete with Stihl?

Stihl against pressure washer brands worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for Stihl, Ryobi, Karcher, Nilfisk. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of search table
MonthStihlRyobiKarcherNilfiskGerniBosch
Oct 202534.1%27.8%34.1%3.4%0.31%0.17%
Nov 202530.2%32.2%34.8%2.4%0.26%0.14%
Dec 202532.5%30.8%33.4%2.8%0.37%0.16%
Jan 202632.9%28.7%34.5%3.5%0.31%0.17%
Feb 202634.3%24.9%36.6%3.6%0.32%0.18%
Mar 202630.1%25.6%40.8%3.2%0.23%0.13%
Apr 202629.9%27%39.5%3.1%0.23%0.13%
May 202632%29.9%34.9%2.8%0.25%0.14%
Jun 202633.9%32.9%30.4%2.4%0.26%0.12%
Jul 202631.7%30.6%34.6%2.7%0.3%0.13%
Aug 202631.9%30.8%34.1%2.8%0.3%0.13%
Sep 202635.3%30.7%30.5%3%0.4%0.15%

  1. 1.Stihl

    35.3%

    Moved from 2nd to 1st. 864K estimated branded searches, +0.86% vs prior month. Share +3.3 points.

  2. 2.Ryobi

    30.7%

    Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 751K estimated branded searches, -9% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  3. 3.Karcher

    30.5%

    Moved from 1st to 3rd. 747K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -3.6 points.

  4. 4.Nilfisk

    3%

    Held 4th. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  5. 5.Gerni

    0.4%

    Held 5th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  6. 6.Bosch

    0.15%

    Held 6th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

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

  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Stihl worldwide held steady at 1.1M.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stihl’s estimated Share of Search among pressure washer brands worldwide increased from 34.1% to 35.3%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stihl’s estimated Share of Search among pressure washer brands worldwide peaked at 35.3% in September 2026 and was lowest at 29.9% in April 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stihl rose from 2nd to 1st among pressure washer brands worldwide.

How did search popularity change for pressure washer brands worldwide in September 2026?

  1. In September 2026, Stihl overtook Karcher to become the leader among pressure washer brands worldwide, with 35.3% estimated Share of Search.

  2. In September 2026, Karcher lost estimated Share of Search among pressure washer brands worldwide, from 34.1% to 30.5%.

  3. Nilfisk’s estimated Share of Search among pressure washer brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.4% to 3% in September 2026.

  4. In September 2026, Ryobi rose from 3rd to 2nd among pressure washer brands worldwide.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Gerni worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 9.9K in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Bosch worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 4.4K to 3.6K in September 2026.

Where does Stihl compete?

Stihl is ranked in 30 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of SearchRanking
Stone saw brands2nd of 620.1%Show ranking
Leaf blower brands2nd of 621%Show ranking
Cordless chainsaw brands2nd of 521.1%Show ranking
Grass trimmer brands2nd of 821.1%Show ranking
Chainsaw bars2nd of 626.3%Show ranking
Chainsaw chain brands2nd of 626.8%Show ranking
Chainsaw and outdoor power brands1st of 627%Show ranking
Leaf vacuum brands2nd of 627.1%Show ranking
Hedge trimmer brands1st of 527.7%Show ranking
Garden machinery brands1st of 628.1%Show ranking
Chainsaw brands1st of 528.4%Show ranking
Leaf blowers1st of 628.8%Show ranking
Chainsaw safety gear brands2nd of 629.9%Show ranking
Lawn mower brands1st of 634.3%Show ranking
Weed sprayer brands2nd of 437.5%Show ranking
Pruning saw brands1st of 538.2%Show ranking
Garden shredders1st of 636.2%Show ranking
Cordless blower brands1st of 343.2%Show ranking
Hedge cutter brands1st of 343.2%Show ranking
Pressure washer brands1st of 635.3%Shown above
Robotic lawn mower brands2nd of 638.1%Show ranking
Power broom brands1st of 448.3%Show ranking
Edger brands1st of 550.3%Show ranking
Backpack blower brands1st of 351.2%Show ranking
Brush blade brands1st of 351.2%Show ranking
Asphalt cutter brands1st of 451.2%Show ranking
Blower vac brands1st of 452.9%Show ranking
Post hole digger brands1st of 354.2%Show ranking
Hedge shears brands2nd of 444.4%Show ranking
Tree loppers brands1st of 379.9%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 these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

4 branded search terms

  • stihl
  • stihl chainsaw
  • stihl leaf blowers
  • stihl weed eater

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