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Greenworks vs Stihl:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Stihl had more branded searches than Greenworks among pressure washer brands worldwide. Stihl had about 864,000 branded searches, while Greenworks had 90,500. Stihl made up 32.2% 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, Greenworks appeared in two of the five answers and Stihl in none.

Among pressure washer brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Stihl, about 10 searches for every 1 for Greenworks

Stihl 864K searchesGreenworks 90.5K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Greenworks, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Stihl in 0

Greenworks in 2 of 5Stihl in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Greenworks, the only one of the two named

Greenworks first in 2Stihl never named

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Top pressure washer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and 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. Stihl 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.

  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 Stihl more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Greenworks and Stihl 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 Stihl among pressure washer brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Stihl, 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 Stihl comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Stihl 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, Stihl’s share of searches among pressure washer brands worldwide moved from 31.2% to 32.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 897K to 864K.

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

2 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, 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 Stihl’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

Stihl

2 branded search terms

  • stihl
  • stihl leaf blowers

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