DeWalt vs Stihl:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Stihl had more branded searches than DeWalt among hedge trimmer brands worldwide. Stihl had about 1.1 million branded searches, while DeWalt had 673,000. Stihl made up 17.8% of all hedge trimmer brand searches we track, and DeWalt accounted for 10.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hedge trimmer brands, DeWalt appeared in all five answers and Stihl in three. DeWalt was mentioned before Stihl in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Stihl, about 69% more searches than DeWalt
Who does AI mention more?
DeWalt, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
DeWalt, named ahead of Stihl in 3 of 5 answers
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Top hedge trimmer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, DeWalt appeared in all five answers. Stihl was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. DeWalt was listed before Stihl in three out of 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.
- DeWalt5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ryobi4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Milwaukee3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Stihl3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Husqvarna3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Makita1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bosch0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about hedge trimmer brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hedge trimmer brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hedge trimmer brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hedge trimmer brand for garden trimming?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best hedge trimmer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cordless hedge trimmer”
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 21, 2026.
Is DeWalt or Stihl more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for DeWalt and Stihl by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight hedge trimmer brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Stihl, DeWalt. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | Stihl | Husqvarna | Makita | Ryobi | DeWalt | Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 30.3% | 15.5% | 16.5% | 18% | 10.6% | 9.1% | 0.04% |
| Nov 2025 | 29.4% | 15.3% | 13.1% | 17.6% | 13.7% | 10.8% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 32.2% | 15.8% | 11.8% | 16% | 12.3% | 11.8% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.1% | 17.2% | 15.9% | 14.7% | 12.4% | 10.7% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 29.9% | 17.1% | 16.4% | 14.9% | 10.6% | 11% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 25.7% | 18.8% | 17.1% | 15.4% | 13.6% | 9.4% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 24.6% | 19.2% | 20.2% | 12.4% | 14.6% | 9% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 24.6% | 18.5% | 20.2% | 12.6% | 14.9% | 9.1% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.6% | 19.2% | 17% | 13% | 15.6% | 9.4% | 0.09% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.4% | 18.6% | 16.1% | 12.3% | 14.7% | 8.8% | 0.09% |
| Aug 2026 | 28.1% | 17.9% | 15.4% | 14.3% | 13.8% | 10.3% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 28.5% | 17.8% | 15.6% | 14.7% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 0.06% |
How has the DeWalt and Stihl comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Stihl 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 hedge trimmer brands worldwide moved from 9.1% to 10.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 673K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stihl’s share of searches among hedge trimmer brands worldwide moved from 15.5% to 17.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.1M.
How did search popularity change for hedge trimmer brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Stihl’s share of searches among hedge trimmer brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 19.2% to 17.8% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DeWalt’s and Stihl’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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