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Husqvarna vs Makita:Which is searched more?

In September 2026, Husqvarna had more branded searches than Makita among plate compactor brands worldwide. Husqvarna was estimated to have 1M branded searches compared to Makita’s 944K, and held a 25.8% Share of Search versus Makita’s 24.4%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search among plate compactor brands worldwide in September 2026Which is more popular in search, Husqvarna or Makita?
Husqvarna25.8%1M searches
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Makita24.4%944K searches

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Which is more popular in search, Husqvarna or Makita?

Compare the plate compactor 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.

Husqvarna and Makita among plate compactor brands worldwide, by month

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

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MonthMilwaukeeHusqvarnaMakitaHonda Power EquipmentBobcatMikasa
Oct 202545.9%25%27.3%1.5%0.25%0.03%
Nov 202548.1%21.5%28.8%1.3%0.26%0.02%
Dec 202552.9%19.4%26.2%1%0.43%0.02%
Jan 202647.9%26.1%24.1%1.4%0.47%0.02%
Feb 202647.8%26.1%23.9%1.8%0.32%0.02%
Mar 202642.6%28.4%25.6%3.1%0.28%0.02%
Apr 202641.4%33.9%20.8%3.6%0.27%0.03%
May 202641.3%33.9%21.1%3.5%0.27%0.03%
Jun 202644.4%29.6%22.6%3%0.24%0.03%
Jul 202649.4%27%20.6%2.8%0.27%0.04%
Aug 202647.2%25.8%24.1%2.7%0.26%0.03%
Sep 202647.3%25.8%24.4%2.2%0.26%0.03%

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

  • The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Husqvarna took it in January 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Husqvarna’s estimated Share of Search among plate compactor brands worldwide moved from 25% to 25.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.2M to 1M.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s estimated Share of Search among plate compactor brands worldwide moved from 27.3% to 24.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.3M to 944K.

How did search popularity change for plate compactor brands worldwide in September 2026?

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Makita worldwide fell 29% over 12 measured months, from 1.3M to 944K in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Husqvarna worldwide fell 18% over 12 measured months, from 1.2M to 1M in September 2026.

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How each brand is measured

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

Husqvarna

1 branded search term

  • husqvarna

Makita

3 branded search terms

  • makita
  • makita battery
  • makita drill

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