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Makita vs Ryobi:Which is searched more?

In September 2026, Makita had more branded searches than Ryobi among narrow crown stapler brands worldwide. Makita was estimated to have 1M branded searches compared to Ryobi’s 751K, and held a 23.5% Share of Search versus Ryobi’s 17.6%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search among narrow crown stapler brands worldwide in September 2026Which is more popular in search, Makita or Ryobi?
Makita23.5%1M searches
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Ryobi17.6%751K searches

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Which is more popular in search, Makita or Ryobi?

Compare the narrow crown stapler brands people buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

Makita and Ryobi among narrow crown stapler brands worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for Makita, Ryobi. The figures are in the table below the chart.

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MonthMilwaukeeMakitaRyobiDeWaltMetabo
Oct 202544.3%27.8%14.5%13.3%0.13%
Nov 202540.7%26%18.1%15%0.18%
Dec 202544.1%23.3%16.2%16.2%0.16%
Jan 202643.2%23.2%17.6%15.9%0.16%
Feb 202644.7%23.5%15.2%16.4%0.16%
Mar 202640.1%25.4%19.6%14.7%0.18%
Apr 202641.2%22.1%21.3%15.2%0.18%
May 202640.9%22.2%21.7%15%0.18%
Jun 202640.5%22%22.4%14.9%0.18%
Jul 202645.5%20.2%20.5%13.7%0.16%
Aug 202642.3%22.9%19.1%15.5%0.19%
Sep 202642.9%23.5%17.6%15.8%0.19%

How has the Makita and Ryobi comparison changed over the last 12 months?

  • The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Ryobi took it in June 2026, Makita took it in August 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s estimated Share of Search among narrow crown stapler brands worldwide moved from 27.8% to 23.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.4M to 1M.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s estimated Share of Search among narrow crown stapler brands worldwide moved from 14.5% to 17.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 731K to 751K.

How did search popularity change for narrow crown stapler brands worldwide in September 2026?

  1. In September 2026, Makita gained estimated Share of Search among narrow crown stapler brands worldwide, from 22.9% to 23.5%.

  2. In September 2026, Ryobi lost estimated Share of Search among narrow crown stapler brands worldwide, from 19.1% to 17.6%.

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How each brand is measured

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

Makita

4 branded search terms

  • makita
  • makita battery
  • makita drill
  • makita tool

Ryobi

3 branded search terms

  • ryobi
  • ryobi pressure washer
  • ryobi tool

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