ESAB vs Everlast Welders:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, ESAB had more branded searches than Everlast Welders among plasma cutter brands worldwide. ESAB had about 8,100 branded searches, while Everlast Welders had 3,780. ESAB made up 2.2% of all plasma cutter brand searches we track, and Everlast Welders accounted for 1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about plasma cutter brands, ESAB appeared in three of the five answers and Everlast Welders in none.
Who do people search for more?
ESAB, about 2 searches for every 1 for Everlast Welders
Who does AI mention more?
ESAB, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Everlast Welders in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
ESAB, the only one of the two named
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Top plasma cutter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ESAB was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Everlast Welders 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.
- Hypertherm4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Miller3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- ESAB3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Lincoln Electric1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hobart0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Everlast Welders0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which plasma cutter brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best plasma cutter brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best plasma cutter brand for metal cutting work?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best plasma cutter”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cutting metal machine”
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 ESAB or Everlast Welders more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for ESAB and Everlast Welders by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six plasma cutter brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for ESAB, Everlast Welders. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Hobart | Lincoln Electric | Miller | Hypertherm | ESAB | Everlast Welders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.3% | 29.2% | 12.6% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1% |
| Nov 2025 | 58.4% | 25.4% | 9.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 60.9% | 23.2% | 10% | 3% | 2% | 0.96% |
| Jan 2026 | 63% | 22.4% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 0.88% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.3% | 28.4% | 10.7% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 1% |
| Mar 2026 | 58.3% | 25.4% | 9.6% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 0.92% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.3% | 28.4% | 10.7% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 1% |
| May 2026 | 55.1% | 29.4% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.5% | 25.5% | 9.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.95% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.5% | 25.5% | 9.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 0.91% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.1% | 29.3% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.99% |
| Sep 2026 | 55% | 29.3% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1% |
How has the ESAB and Everlast Welders comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- ESAB was ahead of Everlast Welders in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ESAB’s share of searches among plasma cutter brands worldwide moved from 2.1% to 2.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 8.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Everlast Welders’ share of searches among plasma cutter brands worldwide held steady at 1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.9K to 3.8K.
How did search popularity change for plasma cutter brands worldwide in September 2026?
0 changes
Neither ESAB nor Everlast Welders moved beyond provider rounding among plasma cutter brands in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ESAB’s and Everlast Welders’ 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.
ESAB
1 branded search term
- esab welders
Everlast Welders
2 branded search terms
- everlast plasma cutter
- everlast welder
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