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 0.3% of all global plug cutter brand searches, placing Veritas sixth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about plug cutter brands, Veritas appeared in three of the four answers and was the joint most recommended of the six.
Veritas is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and the joint most recommended in AI answers.
DeWaltShare of searches 69.9%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
CMTShare of searches 25.5%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
GrizzlyShare of searches 3.4%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd- MilescraftShare of searches 0.46%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
VeritasShare of searches 0.3%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top plug cutter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Veritas was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Veritas is the joint most recommended of the six.
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.
- Milescraft3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Veritas3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Grizzly1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
DeWalt0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
CMT0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Trend0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about plug cutter brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which plug cutter brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best plug cutter brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best plug cutter brand for woodworking projects?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wood plug cutter”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“plug cutter set”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which plug cutter brands compete with Veritas?
Share of searches by month for DeWalt, CMT, Grizzly, Veritas. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | DeWalt | CMT | Grizzly | Milescraft | Trend | Veritas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.1% | 58.2% | 1.9% | 0.31% | 0.28% | 0.17% |
| Nov 2025 | 70.3% | 25.7% | 2.8% | 0.56% | 0.41% | 0.25% |
| Dec 2025 | 73.3% | 21.9% | 3.6% | 0.59% | 0.36% | 0.26% |
| Jan 2026 | 65.4% | 29.3% | 3.9% | 0.64% | 0.42% | 0.28% |
| Feb 2026 | 69.7% | 25.5% | 3.4% | 0.68% | 0.45% | 0.25% |
| Mar 2026 | 69.1% | 25.3% | 4.2% | 0.68% | 0.44% | 0.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 69.3% | 25.3% | 4.2% | 0.56% | 0.36% | 0.25% |
| May 2026 | 69.4% | 25.4% | 4.2% | 0.45% | 0.36% | 0.25% |
| Jun 2026 | 66.2% | 29.6% | 3.3% | 0.43% | 0.31% | 0.24% |
| Jul 2026 | 65.5% | 29.3% | 3.9% | 0.52% | 0.35% | 0.35% |
| Aug 2026 | 70% | 25.6% | 3.4% | 0.46% | 0.33% | 0.25% |
| Sep 2026 | 69.9% | 25.5% | 3.4% | 0.46% | 0.42% | 0.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 69.9% | 673K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 25.5% | 246K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3.4% | 33.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.46% | 4.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.42% | 4K | +25% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.3% | 2.9K | +20.8% | +0.1 points |
1.
DeWalt69.9%
Held 1st. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
2.
CMT25.5%
Held 2nd. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
Grizzly3.4%
Held 3rd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.46%
Held 4th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Trend0.42%
Held 5th. 4K estimated branded searches, +25% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.
Veritas0.3%
Held 6th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, +20.8% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Veritas and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Veritas
16 comparisons
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 plug cutter brands worldwide held steady, from 0.17% to 0.3%.
How did search popularity change for plug cutter brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes

CMT’s share of searches among plug cutter brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 29.6% to 25.5% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Milescraft worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 4.4K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Trend worldwide fell 16.7% over 12 measured months, from 4.8K to 4K 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
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Where does Veritas compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand planer brands | 7th of 10 | 0.21% | Show ranking |
| Plug cutter brands | 6th of 6 | 0.3% | Shown above |
| Jack plane brands | 4th of 6 | 1.2% | Show ranking |

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