Milwaukee vs Ryobi:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Milwaukee had more branded searches than Ryobi among chainsaw and outdoor power brands worldwide. Milwaukee had about 1.8 million branded searches, while Ryobi had 825,000. Milwaukee made up 28.4% of all chainsaw and outdoor power brand searches we track, and Ryobi accounted for 12.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about chainsaw and outdoor power brands, Milwaukee appeared in two of the five answers and Ryobi in none.
Who do people search for more?
Milwaukee, about 2 searches for every 1 for Ryobi
Who does AI mention more?
Milwaukee, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Ryobi in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Milwaukee, the only one of the two named
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Top chainsaw and outdoor power brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Milwaukee was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Ryobi 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.
Stihl5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Husqvarna5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ECHO3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Milwaukee2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Makita2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Greenworks2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ryobi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about chainsaw and outdoor power brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which chainsaw brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best chainsaw and outdoor power brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best chainsaw brand for home yard work?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“chainsaw brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best chainsaw”
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 Milwaukee or Ryobi more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Milwaukee and Ryobi by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine chainsaw and outdoor power brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Milwaukee, Ryobi. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | Stihl | Husqvarna | Makita | Ryobi | DeWalt | Greenworks | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 30.1% | 14.8% | 16.4% | 17.9% | 10.5% | 9.1% | 1% | 0.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 29.2% | 14.8% | 13% | 17.5% | 13.6% | 10.7% | 0.96% | 0.24% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.9% | 15.3% | 11.7% | 15.8% | 12.2% | 11.7% | 1.1% | 0.14% |
| Jan 2026 | 28.9% | 16.7% | 15.8% | 14.5% | 12.3% | 10.6% | 1.2% | 0.13% |
| Feb 2026 | 29.7% | 16.6% | 16.3% | 14.8% | 10.5% | 10.9% | 0.98% | 0.13% |
| Mar 2026 | 25.6% | 17.5% | 17.1% | 15.4% | 13.5% | 9.4% | 1.3% | 0.17% |
| Apr 2026 | 24.6% | 17.4% | 20.2% | 12.4% | 14.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| May 2026 | 24.6% | 16.7% | 20.2% | 12.6% | 14.9% | 9.1% | 1.8% | 0.16% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.5% | 17.3% | 17% | 13% | 15.6% | 9.4% | 1.9% | 0.17% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.5% | 16.5% | 16.1% | 12.3% | 14.8% | 8.9% | 1.8% | 0.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 28.1% | 16.2% | 15.4% | 14.3% | 13.8% | 10.3% | 1.7% | 0.19% |
| Sep 2026 | 28.4% | 16.5% | 15.5% | 14.7% | 12.8% | 10.4% | 1.4% | 0.23% |
How has the Milwaukee and Ryobi comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Milwaukee was ahead of Ryobi in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among chainsaw and outdoor power brands worldwide moved from 30.1% to 28.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.2M to 1.8M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among chainsaw and outdoor power brands worldwide moved from 10.5% to 12.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 781K to 825K.
How did search popularity change for chainsaw and outdoor power brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Ryobi lost share of searches among chainsaw and outdoor power brands worldwide, from 13.8% to 12.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Milwaukee worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 2.2M to 1.8M in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Milwaukee’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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