DeWalt vs Hilti:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, DeWalt had more branded searches than Hilti among drywall gun brands worldwide. DeWalt had about 673,000 branded searches, while Hilti had 27,100. DeWalt made up 35.6% of all drywall gun brand searches we track, and Hilti accounted for 1.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about drywall gun brands, DeWalt appeared in all five answers and Hilti in one. DeWalt was mentioned before Hilti in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
DeWalt, about 25 searches for every 1 for Hilti
Who does AI mention more?
DeWalt, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
DeWalt, named ahead of Hilti in every answer
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Top drywall gun brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, DeWalt appeared in all five answers. Hilti was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. DeWalt was listed before Hilti in every answer.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which drywall gun brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best drywall gun brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best drywall gun brand for a drywall crew?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“drywall screw gun”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cordless drywall gun”
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 Hilti more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for DeWalt and Hilti by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four drywall gun brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for DeWalt, Hilti. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | DeWalt | Festool | Hilti |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57.2% | 28.9% | 12.9% | 0.95% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.9% | 33.1% | 12.1% | 0.89% |
| Dec 2025 | 50.4% | 37.4% | 11.2% | 1% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.5% | 36.1% | 13.2% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.2% | 36.3% | 13.3% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 52% | 31.8% | 14.2% | 1.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.2% | 35.9% | 13.1% | 1.8% |
| May 2026 | 49.5% | 35.7% | 13% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.7% | 35.8% | 13.1% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.5% | 35.7% | 13% | 1.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.9% | 36.7% | 11% | 1.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 49.9% | 35.6% | 13% | 1.4% |
How has the DeWalt and Hilti comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- DeWalt was ahead of Hilti in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among drywall gun brands worldwide moved from 28.9% to 35.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 673K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hilti’s share of searches among drywall gun brands worldwide moved from 0.95% to 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 27.1K.
How did search popularity change for drywall gun brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among drywall gun brands worldwide, from 36.7% to 35.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Hilti worldwide rose 22.1% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 27.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DeWalt’s and Hilti’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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