Craftsman vs Ryobi:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Ryobi had more branded searches than Craftsman among impact wrench brands worldwide. Ryobi had about 660,000 branded searches, while Craftsman had 301,000. Ryobi made up 14.2% of all impact wrench brand searches we track, and Craftsman accounted for 6.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about impact wrench brands, Ryobi appeared in four of the five answers and Craftsman in none.
Who do people search for more?
Ryobi, about 2 searches for every 1 for Craftsman
Who does AI mention more?
Ryobi, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Craftsman in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Ryobi, the only one of the two named
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Top impact wrench brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ryobi was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Craftsman did not appear in any of the 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.
Milwaukee5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Makita4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Ryobi4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ingersoll Rand2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Craftsman0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kobalt0 of 5Named in 0 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 impact wrench brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which impact wrench brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best impact wrench brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best impact wrench brand for everyday repairs?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best impact wrench”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cordless impact wrench”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Craftsman or Ryobi more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Craftsman and Ryobi by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight impact wrench brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Ryobi, Craftsman. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | Makita | DeWalt | Ryobi | Craftsman | Ingersoll Rand | Kobalt | Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.6% | 26.1% | 12.5% | 11.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.08% |
| Nov 2025 | 38.2% | 24.4% | 14% | 15.7% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.11% |
| Dec 2025 | 40.8% | 21.6% | 15% | 13.7% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 2% | 0.08% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.3% | 21.1% | 14.5% | 14.7% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 40.1% | 21.1% | 14.8% | 12.3% | 8.1% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 36% | 22.8% | 13.2% | 15.4% | 8.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 38% | 20.4% | 14% | 16.2% | 7.6% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.09% |
| May 2026 | 37.4% | 20.3% | 13.8% | 17.1% | 7.5% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.09% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.3% | 20.2% | 13.7% | 17.8% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.09% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.2% | 18.3% | 12.4% | 16.1% | 8.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.4% | 20.8% | 14.1% | 15% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.11% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.3% | 21.6% | 14.5% | 14.2% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.12% |
How has the Craftsman and Ryobi comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Ryobi was ahead of Craftsman in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Craftsman’s share of searches among impact wrench brands worldwide moved from 4.6% to 6.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 246K to 301K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among impact wrench brands worldwide moved from 11.9% to 14.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 641K to 660K.
How did search popularity change for impact wrench brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Craftsman lost share of searches among impact wrench brands worldwide, from 7.7% to 6.5%.
In September 2026, Ryobi lost share of searches among impact wrench brands worldwide, from 15% to 14.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Craftsman’s and Ryobi’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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