Karcher vs Ryobi:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Karcher had more branded searches than Ryobi among pressure washers worldwide. Karcher was estimated to have 823K branded searches compared to Ryobi’s 550K, and held a 49.2% Share of Search versus Ryobi’s 32.9%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Karcher or Ryobi?
Compare the pressure washers shoppers choose between. 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.
Share of Search by month for Karcher, Ryobi. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Karcher | Ryobi | Bosch | Nilfisk | Sun Joe | Kranzle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.7% | 32.6% | 12.3% | 5.4% | 0.59% | 0.48% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.8% | 34.8% | 8.9% | 3.8% | 0.28% | 0.42% |
| Dec 2025 | 50.4% | 33.7% | 10.5% | 4.5% | 0.33% | 0.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.7% | 33.2% | 10.4% | 5.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.1% | 29.6% | 9.3% | 6% | 0.43% | 0.65% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.4% | 30.6% | 7.8% | 5% | 0.67% | 0.55% |
| Apr 2026 | 55.3% | 30.5% | 7.8% | 5% | 0.82% | 0.55% |
| May 2026 | 50.8% | 34.2% | 8.7% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 0.61% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.6% | 38.1% | 9.6% | 4.2% | 1% | 0.46% |
| Jul 2026 | 50.2% | 33.5% | 10.4% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 0.49% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.2% | 32.9% | 12.3% | 4.4% | 0.72% | 0.48% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Karcher and Ryobi comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Karcher was ahead of Ryobi in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Karcher’s estimated Share of Search among pressure washers worldwide moved from 48.7% to 49.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 823K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ryobi’s estimated Share of Search among pressure washers worldwide moved from 32.6% to 32.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 550K.
How did search popularity change for pressure washers worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Karcher lost estimated Share of Search among pressure washers worldwide, from 50.2% to 49.2%.
In August 2026, Ryobi lost estimated Share of Search among pressure washers worldwide, from 33.5% to 32.9%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Karcher’s and Ryobi’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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