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Greenworks vs Karcher:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Karcher had more branded searches than Greenworks among pressure washer brands worldwide. Karcher had about 747,000 branded searches, while Greenworks had 90,500. Karcher made up 27.9% of all pressure washer brand searches we track, and Greenworks accounted for 3.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pressure washer brands, Karcher appeared in four of the five answers and Greenworks in two. Karcher was mentioned before Greenworks in three out of four answers.

Among pressure washer brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Karcher, about 8 searches for every 1 for Greenworks

Karcher 747K searchesGreenworks 90.5K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Karcher, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Greenworks in 2

Karcher in 4 of 5Greenworks in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Karcher, named ahead of Greenworks in 3 of 4 answers

Karcher first in 3Greenworks first in 1

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Top pressure washer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Karcher was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Greenworks was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Karcher was listed before Greenworks in three out of four answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Ryobi1st
  2. Karcher2nd
  3. Simpson3rd
  4. Greenworks4th
  5. Westinghouse5th
  6. Sun Joe6th
  7. Stihl–
  8. Nilfisk–
  9. Gerni–
  10. Kranzle–
  11. +1 more

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Karcher4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Simpson4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Ryobi3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Westinghouse3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Greenworks2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Sun Joe1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Stihl0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Nilfisk0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Gerni0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Kranzle0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+1 more

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5 answers

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 Greenworks or Karcher more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Greenworks and Karcher by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 pressure washer brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Greenworks and Karcher among pressure washer brands worldwide, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthStihlRyobiKarcherWestinghouseGreenworksNilfiskSimpsonGerniSun JoeKranzleBosch
Oct 202531.2%25.5%31.2%4.7%2.6%3.2%0.63%0.28%0.28%0.28%0.15%
Nov 202528.1%29.9%32.3%4.1%2.2%2.2%0.36%0.24%0.24%0.24%0.13%
Dec 202530.2%28.5%31%3.8%2.6%2.6%0.34%0.34%0.23%0.28%0.15%
Jan 202630.4%26.5%31.9%3.9%2.6%3.2%0.43%0.29%0.23%0.35%0.16%
Feb 202631.8%23%33.9%4.1%2.2%3.4%0.55%0.3%0.24%0.37%0.16%
Mar 202628.1%23.9%38%2.9%2.4%2.9%0.73%0.22%0.32%0.32%0.12%
Apr 202627.8%25.1%36.6%2.9%2.9%2.9%0.72%0.21%0.39%0.32%0.12%
May 202629.3%27.4%32%3.1%3.8%2.5%0.76%0.23%0.42%0.34%0.12%
Jun 202631%30.1%27.8%3.3%4%2.2%0.66%0.24%0.36%0.24%0.11%
Jul 202628.9%27.9%31.5%3.7%3.7%2.5%0.61%0.27%0.41%0.27%0.12%
Aug 202629.1%28.1%31.1%3.7%3.7%2.5%0.62%0.28%0.41%0.28%0.12%
Sep 202632.2%28%27.9%4.1%3.4%2.8%0.55%0.37%0.37%0.3%0.13%

How has the Greenworks and Karcher comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Karcher was ahead of Greenworks in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Greenworks’ share of searches among pressure washer brands worldwide moved from 2.6% to 3.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 90.5K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Karcher’s share of searches among pressure washer brands worldwide moved from 31.2% to 27.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 897K to 747K.

How did search popularity change for pressure washer brands worldwide in September 2026?

3 changes

  1. In September 2026, Stihl overtook Karcher to become the leader among pressure washer brands worldwide, with 32.2% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Karcher lost share of searches among pressure washer brands worldwide, from 31.1% to 27.9%.

  3. In September 2026, Greenworks fell from 4th to 5th among pressure washer brands worldwide.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Greenworks’ and Karcher’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.

Greenworks

1 branded search term

  • greenworks

Karcher

2 branded search terms

  • karcher
  • karcher pressure washer

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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