DeWalt vs Makita:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Makita had more branded searches than DeWalt among drywall gun brands worldwide. Makita had about 944,000 branded searches, while DeWalt had 673,000. Makita made up 49.9% of all drywall gun brand searches we track, and DeWalt accounted for 35.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about drywall gun brands, both DeWalt and Makita appeared in all five answers. DeWalt was mentioned before Makita in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Makita, about 40% more searches than DeWalt
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
DeWalt, named ahead of Makita 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, both DeWalt and Makita showed up in all five answers. DeWalt was listed before Makita in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
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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 Makita more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for DeWalt and Makita 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 Makita, DeWalt. 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 Makita comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Makita was ahead of DeWalt 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, Makita’s share of searches among drywall gun brands worldwide moved from 57.2% to 49.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.3M to 944K.
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%.
In September 2026, Makita lost share of searches among drywall gun brands worldwide, from 50.9% to 49.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DeWalt’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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