How popular isYAMAWA?
In September 2026, people searched for YAMAWA by name about 1,600 times worldwide, a 15.8% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1.3% of all global taps and dies brand searches, placing YAMAWA seventh out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about taps and dies brands, YAMAWA appeared in two of the four answers and was the third most recommended of the eight.
YAMAWA is the seventh most searched of 8 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
GearWrenchShare of searches 38.7%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd- GuhringShare of searches 21.2%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
- TraceyShare of searches 21.2%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
SealeyShare of searches 11.6%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- YAMAWAShare of searches 1.3%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top taps and dies brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, YAMAWA was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. YAMAWA is the third most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- OSG1st
GearWrench2nd- YAMAWA3rd
- Guhring4th
Irwin5th- Tracey–
Sealey–
Vermont American–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
GearWrench3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Irwin3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- OSG3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Guhring2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- YAMAWA2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Tracey0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Sealey0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Vermont American0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about taps and dies brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which taps and dies brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best taps and dies brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best taps and dies brand for thread cutting?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tap and die set”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“metric tap set”
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 taps and dies brands compete with YAMAWA?
Share of searches by month for GearWrench, Guhring, Tracey, Sealey, Irwin, OSG, YAMAWA. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | GearWrench | Guhring | Tracey | Sealey | Irwin | OSG | YAMAWA | Vermont American |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.5% | 25.1% | 16.8% | 11.2% | 5% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.45% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.8% | 20.1% | 16.4% | 11% | 4% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.44% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.7% | 20.5% | 16.8% | 9.1% | 4.1% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.45% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.8% | 20.1% | 16.4% | 11% | 4% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.36% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.8% | 21.8% | 17.9% | 11.9% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.39% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.6% | 24.5% | 20% | 10.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.44% |
| Apr 2026 | 39.8% | 21.8% | 17.9% | 11.9% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.39% |
| May 2026 | 40% | 21.9% | 17.9% | 12% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.39% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.2% | 22% | 18% | 12% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.32% |
| Jul 2026 | 34% | 22.7% | 22.7% | 12.4% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.2% | 18.5% | 22.5% | 10.1% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.7% | 21.2% | 21.2% | 11.6% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.38% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 38.7% | 49.5K | 0% | -2.4 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 21.2% | 27.1K | +22.1% | +2.7 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 21.2% | 27.1K | 0% | -1.3 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.6% | 14.8K | +22.3% | +1.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.4% | 4.4K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.3% | 2.9K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.3% | 1.6K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.38% | 480 | 0% | 0 points |
38.7%
Held 1st. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.4 points.
2.Guhring
21.2%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.
3.Tracey
21.2%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
4.
Sealey11.6%
Held 4th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
5.
Irwin3.4%
Held 5th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
6.OSG
2.3%
Held 6th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
7.YAMAWA
1.3%
Held 7th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.38%
Held 8th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for YAMAWA changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for YAMAWA worldwide fell from 1.9K to 1.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, YAMAWA’s share of searches among taps and dies brands worldwide held steady, from 1.4% to 1.3%.
How did search popularity change for taps and dies brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Guhring overtook Tracey to rank 2nd among taps and dies brands worldwide, with 21.2% of the searches.

In September 2026, Sealey gained share of searches among taps and dies brands worldwide, from 10.1% to 11.6%.

In September 2026, GearWrench lost share of searches among taps and dies brands worldwide, from 41.2% to 38.7%.
In September 2026, Tracey lost share of searches among taps and dies brands worldwide, from 22.5% to 21.2%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Irwin worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 4.4K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Vermont American worldwide fell 18.6% over 12 measured months, from 590 to 480 in September 2026.
How are YAMAWA’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using YAMAWA’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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