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Black+Decker vs Ryobi:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Ryobi had more branded searches than Black+Decker among lawn edger brands worldwide. Ryobi had about 660,000 branded searches, while Black+Decker had 220,000. Ryobi made up 17.4% of all lawn edger brand searches we track, and Black+Decker accounted for 5.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about lawn edger brands, Black+Decker and Ryobi each appeared in two of the five answers. Ryobi was mentioned before Black+Decker in two out of three answers that named either.

Among lawn edger brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Ryobi, about 3 searches for every 1 for Black+Decker

Ryobi 660K searchesBlack+Decker 220K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.

Black+Decker in 2 of 5Ryobi in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Ryobi, named ahead of Black+Decker in 2 of 3 answers

Ryobi first in 2Black+Decker first in 1

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Top lawn edger brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Black+Decker was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Ryobi was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Ryobi was listed before Black+Decker in two out of three answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. ECHO1st
  2. Greenworks2nd
  3. Stihl3rd
  4. Ryobi4th
  5. WORX5th
  6. Black+Decker6th
  7. DeWalt7th
  8. Husqvarna–
  9. Craftsman–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Stihl3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Greenworks3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • ECHO3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • DeWalt2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Ryobi2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Black+Decker2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • WORX2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Husqvarna0 of 5Named in 0 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

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5 answers

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 Black+Decker or Ryobi more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Black+Decker and Ryobi by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten lawn edger brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Black+Decker and Ryobi among lawn edger brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Ryobi, Black+Decker. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthHusqvarnaStihlDeWaltRyobiCraftsmanBlack+DeckerGreenworksECHOWORX
Oct 202531%20.9%17.1%16.3%6.2%6.2%1.9%0.38%0.02%
Nov 202524%19.7%19.7%22%5.9%6.5%1.8%0.43%0.01%
Dec 202521.4%21.4%21.4%19.5%7.8%6.4%1.9%0.26%0.01%
Jan 202626.4%21.7%17.8%18.1%8%5.8%2%0.21%<0.01%
Feb 202627.1%22.3%18.2%15.2%10%5.4%1.6%0.22%<0.01%
Mar 202627.4%22.5%15.1%17.6%10.1%4.9%2%0.27%0.03%
Apr 202632.1%21.4%14.4%16.8%7.9%4.7%2.4%0.32%0.04%
May 202631.3%20.8%14%17.5%7.7%5.6%2.8%0.25%0.06%
Jun 202626.9%22.1%14.9%19.3%8.1%5.4%3%0.27%0.05%
Jul 202626.3%21.7%14.5%18.8%9.7%5.8%2.9%0.32%0.05%
Aug 202625.5%21%17.2%18.2%9.4%5.6%2.8%0.31%0.06%
Sep 202626.4%21.8%17.8%17.4%8%5.8%2.4%0.39%0.04%

How has the Black+Decker and Ryobi comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Ryobi was ahead of Black+Decker in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Black+Decker’s share of searches among lawn edger brands worldwide moved from 6.2% to 5.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 245K to 220K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among lawn edger brands worldwide moved from 16.3% to 17.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 641K to 660K.

How did search popularity change for lawn edger brands worldwide in September 2026?

3 changes

  1. In September 2026, DeWalt overtook Ryobi to rank 3rd among lawn edger brands worldwide, with 17.8% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Ryobi lost share of searches among lawn edger brands worldwide, from 18.2% to 17.4%.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Black+Decker worldwide fell 10.2% over 12 measured months, from 245K to 220K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Black+Decker’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.

Black+Decker

2 branded search terms

  • black and decker
  • blackdecker

Ryobi

2 branded search terms

  • ryobi
  • ryobi tool

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