Graco vs Wagner:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Wagner had more branded searches than Graco among HVLP sprayer brands worldwide. Wagner had about 246,000 branded searches, while Graco had 37,000. Wagner made up 84.9% of all HVLP sprayer brand searches we track, and Graco accounted for 12.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about HVLP sprayer brands, Wagner appeared in four of the five answers and Graco in two. Wagner was mentioned before Graco in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Wagner, about 7 searches for every 1 for Graco
Who does AI mention more?
Wagner, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Graco in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Wagner, named ahead of Graco in 3 of 4 answers
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Top HVLP sprayer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Wagner was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Graco was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Wagner was listed before Graco in three out of four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Fuji Spray1st- Wagner2nd
Graco3rd- Earlex4th
Titan–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Fuji Spray5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Wagner4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Graco2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Earlex2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Titan0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about HVLP sprayer brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which HVLP sprayer brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best HVLP sprayer brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best HVLP sprayer brand for painting furniture?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hvlp paint sprayer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“paint sprayer for furniture”
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 Graco or Wagner more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Graco and Wagner by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five HVLP sprayer brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Wagner, Graco. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Wagner | Graco | Titan | Fuji Spray | Earlex |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 84.4% | 13.4% | 1.5% | 0.45% | 0.25% |
| Nov 2025 | 86.5% | 11.3% | 1.6% | 0.46% | 0.21% |
| Dec 2025 | 87.4% | 10.7% | 1.3% | 0.46% | 0.14% |
| Jan 2026 | 87.4% | 10.7% | 1.3% | 0.46% | 0.17% |
| Feb 2026 | 86.7% | 11.3% | 1.3% | 0.46% | 0.25% |
| Mar 2026 | 85.2% | 12.8% | 1.2% | 0.45% | 0.25% |
| Apr 2026 | 84.9% | 12.8% | 1.5% | 0.55% | 0.3% |
| May 2026 | 87.3% | 10.7% | 1.3% | 0.46% | 0.21% |
| Jun 2026 | 85% | 12.8% | 1.5% | 0.45% | 0.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 86.5% | 11.3% | 1.5% | 0.46% | 0.21% |
| Aug 2026 | 84.9% | 12.8% | 1.5% | 0.55% | 0.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 84.9% | 12.8% | 1.5% | 0.55% | 0.2% |
How has the Graco and Wagner comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Wagner was ahead of Graco in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Graco’s share of searches among HVLP sprayer brands worldwide moved from 13.4% to 12.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 47.9K to 37K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wagner’s share of searches among HVLP sprayer brands worldwide moved from 84.4% to 84.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 301K to 246K.
How did search popularity change for HVLP sprayer brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Graco’s and Wagner’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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