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Black+Decker vs Ryobi:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Ryobi had more branded searches than Black+Decker among blower vac brands worldwide. Ryobi had about 825,000 branded searches, while Black+Decker had 227,000. Ryobi made up 36.8% of all blower vac brand searches we track, and Black+Decker accounted for 10.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about blower vac brands, Black+Decker appeared in three of the five answers and Ryobi in one. Black+Decker and Ryobi were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.

Among blower vac brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Ryobi, about 4 searches for every 1 for Black+Decker

Ryobi 825K searchesBlack+Decker 227K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Black+Decker, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Ryobi in 1

Black+Decker in 3 of 5Ryobi in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.

Black+Decker first in 1Ryobi first in 1

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Top blower vac brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Black+Decker was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Ryobi was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Black+Decker and Ryobi were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Toro1st
  2. WORX2nd
  3. Stihl3rd
  4. Black+Decker3rd
  5. Ryobi5th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • WORX4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Black+Decker3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Stihl2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Toro2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Ryobi1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.

Is Black+Decker or Ryobi more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Black+Decker and Ryobi by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six blower vac brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Black+Decker and Ryobi among blower vac brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Ryobi, Black+Decker. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthStihlRyobiBlack+DeckerToroWORX
Oct 202549.5%35.2%11.5%3.8%0.04%
Nov 202544.9%41.3%11.3%2.5%0.03%
Dec 202548.2%38.5%11.3%2%0.02%
Jan 202649.9%36.8%10.6%2.7%0.02%
Feb 202652.7%33.4%10.6%3.3%0.02%
Mar 202647.8%37%8.7%6.5%0.03%
Apr 202645.2%37.8%8%8.9%0.03%
May 202643%38.4%9.7%8.8%0.02%
Jun 202644.4%40%9.1%6.6%0.03%
Jul 202643.6%39.1%9.7%7.5%0.03%
Aug 202644.8%38.1%9.6%7.5%0.02%
Sep 202647.5%36.8%10.1%5.5%0.03%

How has the Black+Decker and Ryobi comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Ryobi was ahead of Black+Decker in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Black+Decker’s share of searches among blower vac brands worldwide moved from 11.5% to 10.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 256K to 227K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among blower vac brands worldwide moved from 35.2% to 36.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 781K to 825K.

How did search popularity change for blower vac brands worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Black+Decker gained share of searches among blower vac brands worldwide, from 9.6% to 10.1%.

  2. In September 2026, Ryobi lost share of searches among blower vac brands worldwide, from 38.1% to 36.8%.

How are branded searches counted?

8 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Black+Decker’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.

Black+Decker

4 branded search terms

  • black and decker
  • black and decker blower
  • black and decker leaf blower
  • blackdecker

Ryobi

4 branded search terms

  • ryobi
  • ryobi lawn mower
  • ryobi pressure washer
  • ryobi tool

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