How popular isWacker Neuson?
In September 2026, people searched for Wacker Neuson by name about 74,000 times worldwide, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1.9% of all global plate compactor brand searches, placing Wacker Neuson fifth out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about plate compactor brands, Wacker Neuson appeared in four of the five answers and was the most recommended of the eight.
Wacker Neuson is the fifth most searched of 8 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
MilwaukeeShare of searches 46.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
HusqvarnaShare of searches 25.2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
MakitaShare of searches 23.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Honda Power EquipmentShare of searches 2.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Wacker NeusonShare of searches 1.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top plate compactor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Wacker Neuson was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Wacker Neuson is the most recommended of the eight.
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.
- Wacker Neuson4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- BOMAG3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Multiquip / Mikasa3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Husqvarna1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bobcat1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Milwaukee0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Makita0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Honda Power Equipment0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about plate compactor brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which plate compactor brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best plate compactor brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best plate compactor brand for ground compaction work?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best plate compactor”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“compaction equipment”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which plate compactor brands compete with Wacker Neuson?
Share of searches by month for Milwaukee, Husqvarna, Makita, Honda Power Equipment, Wacker Neuson. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | Husqvarna | Makita | Honda Power Equipment | Wacker Neuson | BOMAG | Bobcat | Multiquip / Mikasa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.9% | 24.4% | 26.6% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.54% | 0.24% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.2% | 21.1% | 28.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.47% | 0.25% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.3% | 18.8% | 25.4% | 1% | 2.5% | 0.51% | 0.41% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.5% | 25.4% | 23.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.56% | 0.46% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.7% | 25.5% | 23.3% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.57% | 0.31% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.5% | 27.6% | 24.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 0.61% | 0.27% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 40.5% | 33.2% | 20.4% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 0.49% | 0.27% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 40.4% | 33.2% | 20.6% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 0.49% | 0.27% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.4% | 28.9% | 22.1% | 3% | 1.8% | 0.53% | 0.23% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.1% | 26.3% | 20.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.58% | 0.26% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.1% | 25.2% | 23.5% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.56% | 0.25% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 46.2% | 25.2% | 23.8% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 0.56% | 0.25% | <0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 46.2% | 1.8M | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 25.2% | 1M | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 23.8% | 944K | +1.2% | +0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.1% | 84.9K | -18.2% | -0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.9% | 74K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.56% | 22.2K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.25% | 9.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | <0.01% | 90 | 0% | 0 points |
46.2%
Held 1st. 1.8M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
25.2%
Held 2nd. 1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.
Makita23.8%
Held 3rd. 944K estimated branded searches, +1.2% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
2.1%
Held 4th. 84.9K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
1.9%
Held 5th. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.BOMAG
0.56%
Held 6th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Bobcat0.25%
Held 7th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
<0.01%
Held 8th. 90 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Wacker Neuson changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Wacker Neuson worldwide fell from 90.5K to 74K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wacker Neuson fell from 4th to 5th among plate compactor brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for plate compactor brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
Honda Power Equipment’s share of searches among plate compactor brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 3% to 2.1% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Makita worldwide fell 29% over 12 measured months, from 1.3M to 944K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Milwaukee worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 2.2M to 1.8M in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Wacker Neuson worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 90.5K to 74K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Bobcat worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 9.9K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for BOMAG worldwide fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 27.1K to 22.2K in September 2026.
How are Wacker Neuson’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Wacker Neuson’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.
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