Arrow vs Makita:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Makita had more branded searches than Arrow among cable stapler brands worldwide. Makita had about 1 million branded searches, while Arrow had 3,600. Makita made up 23.6% of all cable stapler brand searches we track, and Arrow accounted for 0.08%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cable stapler brands, Arrow appeared in four of the five answers and Makita in none.
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Top cable stapler brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Arrow was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Makita did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
Milwaukee5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Arrow4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ryobi2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Gardner Bender2 of 5Named in 2 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
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cable stapler brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cable stapler brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cable stapler brand for wire installation?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cable staple gun”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electric cable stapler”
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 Arrow or Makita more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Arrow and Makita by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six cable stapler brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Makita, Arrow. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | Makita | Ryobi | DeWalt | Arrow | Gardner Bender |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.3% | 27.8% | 14.5% | 13.3% | 0.11% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.7% | 26% | 18.1% | 15% | 0.12% | 0.07% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.1% | 23.3% | 16.2% | 16.2% | 0.13% | 0.07% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.2% | 23.2% | 17.6% | 15.9% | 0.16% | 0.07% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.7% | 23.5% | 15.2% | 16.4% | 0.16% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 40% | 25.4% | 19.5% | 14.7% | 0.32% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.2% | 22.1% | 21.3% | 15.2% | 0.1% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 40.9% | 22.2% | 21.7% | 15% | 0.1% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.6% | 22% | 22.4% | 14.9% | 0.1% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.5% | 20.2% | 20.5% | 13.7% | 0.11% | 0.09% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.3% | 23% | 19.1% | 15.5% | 0.08% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.9% | 23.6% | 17.6% | 15.8% | 0.08% | 0.07% |
How has the Arrow and Makita comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Makita was ahead of Arrow in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Arrow’s share of searches among cable stapler brands worldwide moved from 0.11% to 0.08%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 3.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among cable stapler brands worldwide moved from 27.8% to 23.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.4M to 1M.
How did search popularity change for cable stapler brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among cable stapler brands worldwide, from 23% to 23.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Arrow worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 3.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Arrow’s and Makita’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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