How popular isWoodRiver?
In September 2026, people searched for WoodRiver by name about 1,900 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 0.51% of all global jack plane brand searches, placing WoodRiver sixth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about jack plane brands, WoodRiver appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.
WoodRiver is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
CraftsmanShare of searches 80.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
StanleyShare of searches 13.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Lie-NielsenShare of searches 3.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
VeritasShare of searches 1.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
WoodRiverShare of searches 0.51%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top jack plane brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, WoodRiver was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. WoodRiver is the fourth 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.
Stanley5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Lie-Nielsen5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Veritas5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
WoodRiver3 of 5Named in 3 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
Irwin0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which jack plane brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best jack plane brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best jack plane brand for woodworking hand tools?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“woodworking plane”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“plane for woodwork”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which jack plane brands compete with WoodRiver?
Share of searches by month for Craftsman, Stanley, Lie-Nielsen, WoodRiver. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Craftsman | Stanley | Lie-Nielsen | Veritas | Irwin | WoodRiver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 76% | 15.3% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 2% | 0.59% |
| Nov 2025 | 73.6% | 18.1% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.57% |
| Dec 2025 | 76.6% | 15.4% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 0.48% |
| Jan 2026 | 79.5% | 13.1% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 84.3% | 9.3% | 3.4% | 0.98% | 1.2% | 0.82% |
| Mar 2026 | 85.4% | 9.4% | 2.8% | 1% | 1% | 0.36% |
| Apr 2026 | 85.2% | 9.4% | 2.8% | 0.93% | 1.3% | 0.44% |
| May 2026 | 85.2% | 9.4% | 2.8% | 0.93% | 1.3% | 0.44% |
| Jun 2026 | 83.7% | 11.3% | 2.8% | 0.91% | 1% | 0.43% |
| Jul 2026 | 83.5% | 11.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1% | 0.43% |
| Aug 2026 | 81.6% | 13.4% | 2.7% | 0.95% | 0.98% | 0.42% |
| Sep 2026 | 80.6% | 13.3% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.51% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 80.6% | 301K | -18.2% | -0.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 13.3% | 49.5K | -18.2% | -0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3.2% | 12.1K | 0% | +0.6 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 1.2% | 4.5K | +4.7% | +0.3 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 1.2% | 4.4K | 0% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.51% | 1.9K | 0% | +0.1 points |
80.6%
Held 1st. 301K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
2.
Stanley13.3%
Held 2nd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
3.2%
Held 3rd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
4.
Veritas1.2%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 4.5K estimated branded searches, +4.7% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
5.
Irwin1.2%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
0.51%
Held 6th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between WoodRiver and its closest rivals
Every comparison with WoodRiver
11 comparisons
How has branded search demand for WoodRiver changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for WoodRiver worldwide held steady at 1.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, WoodRiver’s share of searches among jack plane brands worldwide held steady, from 0.59% to 0.51%.
How did search popularity change for jack plane brands worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Lie-Nielsen gained share of searches among jack plane brands worldwide, from 2.7% to 3.2%.

In September 2026, Craftsman lost share of searches among jack plane brands worldwide, from 81.6% to 80.6%.

In September 2026, Veritas rose from 5th to 4th among jack plane brands worldwide.

In September 2026, Irwin fell from 4th to 5th among jack plane brands worldwide.
How are WoodRiver’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using WoodRiver’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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Where does WoodRiver compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hand planer brands | 9th of 10 | 0.09% | Show ranking |
| Jack plane brands | 6th of 6 | 0.51% | Shown above |

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