Greenlee vs Milwaukee:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Milwaukee had more branded searches than Greenlee among pipe bender brands worldwide. Milwaukee had about 1.8 million branded searches, while Greenlee had 12,100. Milwaukee made up 97% of all pipe bender brand searches we track, and Greenlee accounted for 0.64%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pipe bender brands, Greenlee appeared in three of the five answers and Milwaukee in two. Greenlee was mentioned before Milwaukee in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Milwaukee, about 151 searches for every 1 for Greenlee
Who does AI mention more?
Greenlee, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Milwaukee in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Greenlee, named ahead of Milwaukee in 2 of 3 answers
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Top pipe bender brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Greenlee was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Milwaukee was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Greenlee was listed before Milwaukee in two out of three 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.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pipe bender brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pipe bender brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pipe bender brand for metal conduit work?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pipe bender tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“manual pipe bender”
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 Greenlee or Milwaukee more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Greenlee and Milwaukee by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four pipe bender brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Milwaukee, Greenlee. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | RIDGID | Greenlee | Irwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 97.6% | 1.4% | 0.65% | 0.29% |
| Nov 2025 | 97.5% | 1.8% | 0.53% | 0.23% |
| Dec 2025 | 97.5% | 1.8% | 0.53% | 0.23% |
| Jan 2026 | 96.8% | 2.1% | 0.78% | 0.29% |
| Feb 2026 | 97.3% | 1.8% | 0.64% | 0.29% |
| Mar 2026 | 96.8% | 2.1% | 0.78% | 0.29% |
| Apr 2026 | 96.8% | 2.1% | 0.78% | 0.29% |
| May 2026 | 96.8% | 2.1% | 0.78% | 0.29% |
| Jun 2026 | 97% | 2.1% | 0.64% | 0.23% |
| Jul 2026 | 97% | 2.1% | 0.64% | 0.23% |
| Aug 2026 | 97% | 2.1% | 0.64% | 0.23% |
| Sep 2026 | 97% | 2.1% | 0.64% | 0.23% |
How has the Greenlee and Milwaukee comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Milwaukee was ahead of Greenlee in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Greenlee’s share of searches among pipe bender brands worldwide moved from 0.65% to 0.64%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 12.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among pipe bender brands worldwide moved from 97.6% to 97%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.2M to 1.8M.
How did search popularity change for pipe bender brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Greenlee’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.
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