Husqvarna vs Milwaukee:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Milwaukee had more branded searches than Husqvarna among hedge trimmer brands worldwide. Milwaukee had about 1.8 million branded searches, while Husqvarna had 1 million. Milwaukee made up 28.5% of all hedge trimmer brand searches we track, and Husqvarna accounted for 15.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hedge trimmer brands, Husqvarna and Milwaukee each appeared in three of the five answers. Milwaukee was mentioned before Husqvarna in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Milwaukee, about 83% more searches than Husqvarna
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Milwaukee, named ahead of Husqvarna 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, Husqvarna and Milwaukee were each mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Milwaukee was listed before Husqvarna 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
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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 Husqvarna or Milwaukee more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Husqvarna and Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee, Husqvarna. 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% | 10.5% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 29.4% | 15.3% | 13.1% | 17.6% | 13.7% | 10.8% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 32.2% | 15.8% | 11.8% | 16% | 12.3% | 11.8% | 0.09% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.1% | 17.2% | 15.9% | 14.7% | 12.4% | 10.7% | 0.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 29.9% | 17.1% | 16.3% | 14.9% | 10.6% | 11% | 0.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 25.6% | 18.8% | 17.1% | 15.4% | 13.5% | 9.4% | 0.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 24.6% | 19.2% | 20.1% | 12.4% | 14.5% | 9% | 0.12% |
| May 2026 | 24.6% | 18.5% | 20.2% | 12.6% | 14.9% | 9.1% | 0.13% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.6% | 19.2% | 17% | 13% | 15.6% | 9.4% | 0.14% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.4% | 18.6% | 16.1% | 12.3% | 14.7% | 8.8% | 0.14% |
| Aug 2026 | 28.1% | 17.9% | 15.4% | 14.3% | 13.8% | 10.3% | 0.12% |
| Sep 2026 | 28.5% | 17.7% | 15.6% | 14.7% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 0.11% |
How has the Husqvarna and Milwaukee comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Milwaukee was ahead of Husqvarna in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Husqvarna’s share of searches among hedge trimmer brands worldwide moved from 16.5% to 15.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.2M to 1M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among hedge trimmer brands worldwide moved from 30.3% to 28.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.2M to 1.8M.
How did search popularity change for hedge trimmer brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Husqvarna’s and Milwaukee’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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