How popular isVeritas?
In September 2026, people searched for Veritas by name about 4,500 times worldwide, a 6.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.21% of all global hand planer brand searches, placing Veritas seventh out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hand planer brands, Veritas appeared in three of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the ten.
Veritas is the seventh most searched of 10 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
MakitaShare of searches 43.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
RyobiShare of searches 30.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
CraftsmanShare of searches 13.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- FestoolShare of searches 11.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
VeritasShare of searches 0.21%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top hand planer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Veritas was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Veritas is the third most recommended of the ten.
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.
Makita3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lie-Nielsen3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Stanley3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Veritas3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bosch3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ryobi2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
WoodRiver2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Craftsman0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Festool0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Triton0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about hand planer brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hand planer brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hand planer brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hand planer brand for woodworking projects?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hand planer for woodworking”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electric hand planer”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which hand planer brands compete with Veritas?
Share of searches by month for Makita, Ryobi, Craftsman, Festool, Veritas. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | Ryobi | Craftsman | Festool | Lie-Nielsen | Stanley | Veritas | Bosch | WoodRiver | Triton |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.1% | 25.1% | 9.6% | 11.8% | 0.58% | 0.25% | 0.19% | 0.14% | 0.07% | 0.06% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.2% | 32.4% | 8.7% | 10.6% | 0.52% | 0.19% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.07% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.4% | 30.7% | 12.3% | 10.1% | 0.74% | 0.23% | 0.24% | 0.12% | 0.08% | 0.08% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.1% | 31.3% | 13.8% | 11.2% | 0.68% | 0.36% | 0.26% | 0.13% | 0.09% | 0.07% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.1% | 26.4% | 17.4% | 11.6% | 0.7% | 0.28% | 0.2% | 0.11% | 0.17% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.2% | 29.4% | 16.9% | 11.3% | 0.56% | 0.23% | 0.2% | 0.09% | 0.07% | 0.06% |
| Apr 2026 | 39.3% | 33.4% | 15.7% | 10.5% | 0.52% | 0.23% | 0.17% | 0.1% | 0.08% | 0.12% |
| May 2026 | 38.7% | 34.8% | 15.3% | 10.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.17% | 0.1% | 0.08% | 0.05% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.1% | 35.7% | 15% | 10.1% | 0.49% | 0.18% | 0.16% | 0.1% | 0.08% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.8% | 34.5% | 17.7% | 9.7% | 0.58% | 0.25% | 0.23% | 0.12% | 0.09% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.6% | 31.9% | 16.4% | 9% | 0.54% | 0.2% | 0.19% | 0.13% | 0.08% | 0.06% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.3% | 30.3% | 13.8% | 11.3% | 0.56% | 0.24% | 0.21% | 0.13% | 0.09% | 0.06% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 43.3% | 944K | +1.2% | +1.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30.3% | 660K | -7.7% | -1.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.8% | 301K | -18.2% | -2.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.3% | 246K | +22.4% | +2.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.56% | 12.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.24% | 5.2K | +15.6% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.21% | 4.5K | +4.7% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.13% | 2.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.09% | 1.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.06% | 1.3K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Makita43.3%
Held 1st. 944K estimated branded searches, +1.2% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
2.
Ryobi30.3%
Held 2nd. 660K estimated branded searches, -7.7% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
13.8%
Held 3rd. 301K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2.6 points.
4.Festool
11.3%
Held 4th. 246K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.
0.56%
Held 5th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
Stanley0.24%
Held 6th. 5.2K estimated branded searches, +15.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Veritas0.21%
Held 7th. 4.5K estimated branded searches, +4.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.
Bosch0.13%
Held 8th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.09%
Held 9th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
Triton0.06%
Held 10th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Veritas changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Veritas worldwide fell from 4.8K to 4.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Veritas’ share of searches among hand planer brands worldwide held steady, from 0.19% to 0.21%.
How did search popularity change for hand planer brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Festool gained share of searches among hand planer brands worldwide, from 9% to 11.3%.

In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among hand planer brands worldwide, from 41.6% to 43.3%.

In September 2026, Craftsman lost share of searches among hand planer brands worldwide, from 16.4% to 13.8%.

In September 2026, Ryobi lost share of searches among hand planer brands worldwide, from 31.9% to 30.3%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Bosch worldwide fell 19.4% over 12 measured months, from 3.6K to 2.9K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Triton worldwide fell 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.6K to 1.3K in September 2026.
How are Veritas’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Veritas’ 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.
- veritas planes
- veritas tools
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Where does Veritas compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand planer brands | 7th of 10 | 0.21% | Shown above |
| Plug cutter brands | 6th of 6 | 0.3% | Show ranking |
| Jack plane brands | 4th of 6 | 1.2% | Show ranking |

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