--- title: "Cordless drill brands: Which are searched most?" description: "Compare the cordless drill brands people buy. Share of Search among Milwaukee, Makita, DeWalt, Ryobi and Bosch, the cordless drill brands Brandwave compares worldwide, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time." canonical: "https://gobrandwave.com/demand/global-en/categories/cordless-drill-brands" publisher: "Brandwave" --- # Cordless drill brands: Which are searched most? Compare the cordless drill brands people buy. Share of Search among Milwaukee, Makita, DeWalt, Ryobi and Bosch, the cordless drill brands Brandwave compares worldwide, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time. ## Key facts - **Competitive set**: Cordless drill brands - **Market**: Global - **Brands compared**: 5 - **Month measured**: Aug 2026 - **Highest Share of Search**: Milwaukee, 44.8% ## Which brand is most popular in search among cordless drill brands worldwide? - In August 2026, Milwaukee was the most searched among cordless drill brands worldwide, with an estimated 1.8M branded searches and 44.8% estimated Share of Search within this set. - Makita is in 2nd place, 24.7 percentage points behind at 20.2% Share of Search. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Milwaukee’s estimated Share of Search among cordless drill brands worldwide decreased from 45.8% to 44.8%. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Makita’s estimated Share of Search among cordless drill brands worldwide decreased from 24.9% to 20.2%. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, DeWalt’s estimated Share of Search among cordless drill brands worldwide increased from 13.8% to 16.5%. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ryobi’s estimated Share of Search among cordless drill brands worldwide increased from 11.2% to 13.5%. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Bosch’s estimated Share of Search among cordless drill brands worldwide increased from 4.2% to 5.1%. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Milwaukee’s estimated Share of Search among cordless drill brands worldwide peaked at 48.5% in July 2026 and was lowest at 42.1% in March 2026. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Makita’s estimated Share of Search among cordless drill brands worldwide peaked at 24.9% in October 2025 and was lowest at 17.8% in July 2026. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, DeWalt’s estimated Share of Search among cordless drill brands worldwide peaked at 17.2% in December 2025 and was lowest at 13.8% in October 2025. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ryobi’s estimated Share of Search among cordless drill brands worldwide peaked at 16.1% in June 2026 and was lowest at 11.2% in October 2025. - Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Bosch’s estimated Share of Search among cordless drill brands worldwide peaked at 5.1% in August 2026 and was lowest at 3.3% in November 2025. ## Compare search popularity between leading brands - [Milwaukee vs Makita: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/makita-vs-milwaukee): 44.8% against 20.2% Share of Search. - [Milwaukee vs DeWalt: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/dewalt-vs-milwaukee): 44.8% against 16.5% Share of Search. - [Milwaukee vs Ryobi: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/milwaukee-vs-ryobi): 44.8% against 13.5% Share of Search. - [Milwaukee vs Bosch: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/bosch-vs-milwaukee): 44.8% against 5.1% Share of Search. - [Makita vs DeWalt: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/dewalt-vs-makita): 20.2% against 16.5% Share of Search. - [Makita vs Ryobi: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/makita-vs-ryobi): 20.2% against 13.5% Share of Search. - [Makita vs Bosch: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/bosch-vs-makita): 20.2% against 5.1% Share of Search. - [DeWalt vs Ryobi: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/dewalt-vs-ryobi): 16.5% against 13.5% Share of Search. - [DeWalt vs Bosch: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/bosch-vs-dewalt): 16.5% against 5.1% Share of Search. - [Ryobi vs Bosch: compare search popularity](/demand/global-en/compare/bosch-vs-ryobi): 13.5% against 5.1% Share of Search. ## How did search popularity change for cordless drill brands worldwide in August 2026? - In August 2026, Makita gained estimated Share of Search among cordless drill brands worldwide, from 17.8% to 20.2%. - In August 2026, DeWalt gained estimated Share of Search among cordless drill brands worldwide, from 14.6% to 16.5%. - In August 2026, Bosch gained estimated Share of Search among cordless drill brands worldwide, from 4.5% to 5.1%. - In August 2026, Milwaukee lost estimated Share of Search among cordless drill brands worldwide, from 48.5% to 44.8%. - In August 2026, Ryobi lost estimated Share of Search among cordless drill brands worldwide, from 14.6% to 13.5%. ## Share of Search ranking | Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Milwaukee | 44.8% | 1.8M | 0.0% | Milwaukee | | 2 | Makita | 20.2% | 823K | +22.3% | Makita | | 3 | DeWalt | 16.5% | 673K | +22.4% | DeWalt | | 4 | Ryobi | 13.5% | 550K | 0.0% | Ryobi | | 5 | Bosch | 5.1% | 206K | +21.2% | Bosch | ## Historical estimated branded-search demand | Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Oct 2025 | Milwaukee | 2.2M | 45.8% | 1 | | Oct 2025 | Makita | 1.2M | 24.9% | 2 | | Oct 2025 | DeWalt | 673K | 13.8% | 3 | | Oct 2025 | Ryobi | 550K | 11.2% | 4 | | Oct 2025 | Bosch | 207K | 4.2% | 5 | | Nov 2025 | Milwaukee | 2.2M | 43.7% | 1 | | Nov 2025 | Makita | 1.2M | 23.8% | 2 | | Nov 2025 | DeWalt | 823K | 16.1% | 3 | | Nov 2025 | Ryobi | 673K | 13.1% | 4 | | Nov 2025 | Bosch | 171K | 3.3% | 5 | | Dec 2025 | Milwaukee | 2.2M | 46.8% | 1 | | Dec 2025 | Makita | 1M | 20.9% | 2 | | Dec 2025 | DeWalt | 823K | 17.2% | 3 | | Dec 2025 | Ryobi | 550K | 11.5% | 4 | | Dec 2025 | Bosch | 171K | 3.6% | 5 | | Jan 2026 | Milwaukee | 1.8M | 45.2% | 1 | | Jan 2026 | Makita | 823K | 20.3% | 2 | | Jan 2026 | DeWalt | 673K | 16.6% | 3 | | Jan 2026 | Ryobi | 550K | 13.6% | 4 | | Jan 2026 | Bosch | 172K | 4.2% | 5 | | Feb 2026 | Milwaukee | 1.8M | 46.7% | 1 | | Feb 2026 | Makita | 823K | 21% | 2 | | Feb 2026 | DeWalt | 673K | 17.2% | 3 | | Feb 2026 | Ryobi | 450K | 11.5% | 4 | | Feb 2026 | Bosch | 141K | 3.6% | 5 | | Mar 2026 | Milwaukee | 1.8M | 42.1% | 1 | | Mar 2026 | Makita | 1M | 23% | 2 | | Mar 2026 | DeWalt | 673K | 15.5% | 3 | | Mar 2026 | Ryobi | 673K | 15.5% | 4 | | Mar 2026 | Bosch | 171K | 3.9% | 5 | | Apr 2026 | Milwaukee | 1.8M | 43.9% | 1 | | Apr 2026 | Makita | 823K | 19.7% | 2 | | Apr 2026 | DeWalt | 673K | 16.1% | 3 | | Apr 2026 | Ryobi | 673K | 16.1% | 4 | | Apr 2026 | Bosch | 171K | 4.1% | 5 | | May 2026 | Milwaukee | 1.8M | 43.9% | 1 | | May 2026 | Makita | 823K | 19.7% | 2 | | May 2026 | DeWalt | 673K | 16.1% | 3 | | May 2026 | Ryobi | 673K | 16.1% | 4 | | May 2026 | Bosch | 171K | 4.1% | 5 | | Jun 2026 | Milwaukee | 1.8M | 43.9% | 1 | | Jun 2026 | Makita | 823K | 19.7% | 2 | | Jun 2026 | DeWalt | 673K | 16.1% | 3 | | Jun 2026 | Ryobi | 673K | 16.1% | 4 | | Jun 2026 | Bosch | 170K | 4.1% | 5 | | Jul 2026 | Milwaukee | 1.8M | 48.5% | 1 | | Jul 2026 | Makita | 673K | 17.8% | 2 | | Jul 2026 | DeWalt | 550K | 14.6% | 3 | | Jul 2026 | Ryobi | 550K | 14.6% | 4 | | Jul 2026 | Bosch | 170K | 4.5% | 5 | | Aug 2026 | Milwaukee | 1.8M | 44.8% | 1 | | Aug 2026 | Makita | 823K | 20.2% | 2 | | Aug 2026 | DeWalt | 673K | 16.5% | 3 | | Aug 2026 | Ryobi | 550K | 13.5% | 4 | | Aug 2026 | Bosch | 206K | 5.1% | 5 | | Sep 2026 | Bosch | — | — | — | | Sep 2026 | DeWalt | — | — | — | | Sep 2026 | Makita | — | — | — | | Sep 2026 | Milwaukee | — | — | — | | Sep 2026 | Ryobi | — | — | — | ## What is being compared - **Bosch**: Measured on the search terms “bosch washer”, “bosch washing machine” and “bosch-home com”, summed into one figure. - **DeWalt**: Measured on the search term “dewalt”. - **Makita**: Measured on the search term “makita”. - **Milwaukee**: Measured on the search term “milwaukee”. - **Ryobi**: Measured on the search term “ryobi”. - [Bosch](/demand/global-en/brands/bosch) - [DeWalt](/demand/global-en/brands/dewalt) - [Makita](/demand/global-en/brands/makita) - [Milwaukee](/demand/global-en/brands/milwaukee) - [Ryobi](/demand/global-en/brands/ryobi) ## Methodology - [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused. ## Frequently asked questions ### Which brand is most popular in search among cordless drill brands worldwide? In August 2026, Milwaukee was the most searched among cordless drill brands worldwide, with an estimated 1.8M branded searches and 44.8% estimated Share of Search within this set. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms. ## Cite this page Brandwave. "Cordless drill brands: Which are searched most?". https://gobrandwave.com/demand/global-en/categories/cordless-drill-brands This page is also available as HTML at https://gobrandwave.com/demand/global-en/categories/cordless-drill-brands. Brandwave publishes an index of its Markdown pages at https://gobrandwave.com/llms.txt.