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Malco vs Milwaukee:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Milwaukee had more branded searches than Malco among metal snips brands worldwide. Milwaukee had about 1.8 million branded searches, while Malco had 4,900. Milwaukee made up 72.6% of all metal snips brand searches we track, and Malco accounted for 0.19%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about metal snips brands, Malco appeared in three of the four answers and Milwaukee in one. Malco was mentioned before Milwaukee in every answer.

Among metal snips brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Milwaukee, about 373 searches for every 1 for Malco

Milwaukee 1.8M searchesMalco 4.9K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Malco, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Milwaukee in 1

Malco in 3 of 4Milwaukee in 1 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Malco, named ahead of Milwaukee in every answer

Malco first in 3Milwaukee never first

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Top metal snips brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Malco was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Milwaukee was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Malco was listed before Milwaukee in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Midwest Snips1st
  2. Malco2nd
  3. Wiss3rd
  4. Milwaukee4th
  5. DeWalt–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Midwest Snips3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Wiss3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Malco3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Milwaukee1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • DeWalt0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which metal snips brand should I buy?”

    1. 1Midwest Snips
    2. 2Malco
    3. 3Wiss

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best metal snips brands?”

    1. 1Malco
    2. 2Midwest Snips
    3. 3Wiss
    4. 4Milwaukee

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best metal snips brand for sheet metal cutting?”

    1. 1Midwest Snips
    2. 2Malco
    3. 3Wiss

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “tin snips for metal”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “heavy duty metal snips”

      Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

    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 Malco or Milwaukee more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for Malco and Milwaukee by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five metal snips brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

    Malco and Milwaukee among metal snips brands worldwide, by month

    Share of searches by month for Milwaukee, Malco. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthMilwaukeeDeWaltMidwest SnipsWissMalco
    Oct 202576.4%23%0.23%0.2%0.17%
    Nov 202572.7%26.7%0.21%0.19%0.14%
    Dec 202572.7%26.7%0.18%0.21%0.15%
    Jan 202672.7%26.7%0.21%0.23%0.15%
    Feb 202672.6%26.7%0.21%0.24%0.21%
    Mar 202672.6%26.7%0.26%0.29%0.21%
    Apr 202672.6%26.7%0.21%0.24%0.21%
    May 202672.5%26.7%0.21%0.36%0.21%
    Jun 202672.4%26.6%0.21%0.49%0.21%
    Jul 202676.4%23%0.23%0.25%0.2%
    Aug 202672.6%26.7%0.26%0.26%0.19%
    Sep 202672.6%26.7%0.26%0.26%0.19%

    How has the Malco and Milwaukee comparison changed over the last 12 months?

    3 findings
    • Milwaukee was ahead of Malco in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Malco’s share of searches among metal snips brands worldwide moved from 0.17% to 0.19%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 4.9K.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among metal snips brands worldwide moved from 76.4% to 72.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.2M to 1.8M.

    How did search popularity change for metal snips brands worldwide in September 2026?

    1 change

    1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Milwaukee worldwide fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 2.2M to 1.8M in September 2026.

    How are branded searches counted?

    3 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Malco’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.

    Malco

    2 branded search terms

    • malco snips
    • malco tools

    Milwaukee

    1 branded search term

    • milwaukee

    How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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