DeWalt vs Ryobi:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, DeWalt and Ryobi were level in searches among air blower brands worldwide, with an estimated 673K versus 660K branded searches, at 16.9% and 16.5% of the total. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about air blower brands, Ryobi appeared in all five answers and DeWalt in three. Ryobi was mentioned before DeWalt in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
DeWalt and Ryobi are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Ryobi, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Ryobi, named ahead of DeWalt in every answer
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Top air blower brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ryobi appeared in all five answers. DeWalt was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Ryobi was listed before DeWalt in every answer.
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.
- Ryobi5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Milwaukee3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Stihl2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bosch0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which air blower brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best air blower brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best air blower brand for a driveway?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best air blower”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“air blower for leaves”
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 20, 2026.
Is DeWalt or Ryobi more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for DeWalt and Ryobi by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six air blower brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for DeWalt, Ryobi. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | Stihl | DeWalt | Ryobi | Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.1% | 18.8% | 15.4% | 14.6% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.6% | 17.1% | 17.1% | 19.1% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.3% | 17.7% | 17.7% | 16.2% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.6% | 20.5% | 16.8% | 17.1% | 0.07% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.1% | 21.2% | 17.3% | 14.4% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.7% | 23.3% | 15.7% | 18.3% | 0.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.6% | 23.3% | 15.7% | 18.2% | 0.13% |
| May 2026 | 42.1% | 23% | 15.5% | 19.3% | 0.08% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.8% | 22.8% | 15.4% | 20% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.7% | 21% | 14% | 18.2% | 0.09% |
| Aug 2026 | 45.2% | 20.3% | 16.6% | 17.7% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.9% | 20.6% | 16.9% | 16.5% | 0.11% |
How has the DeWalt and Ryobi comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 6 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Ryobi took it in November 2025, DeWalt took it in December 2025, Ryobi took it in January 2026, DeWalt took it in February 2026, Ryobi took it in March 2026, DeWalt took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among air blower brands worldwide moved from 15.4% to 16.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 673K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among air blower brands worldwide moved from 14.6% to 16.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 641K to 660K.
How did search popularity change for air blower brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Ryobi lost share of searches among air blower brands worldwide, from 17.7% to 16.5%.
In September 2026, DeWalt rose from 4th to 3rd among air blower brands worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DeWalt’s and Ryobi’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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