Milwaukee vs Snap-on:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Milwaukee had more branded searches than Snap-on among ratchet spanners brands worldwide. Milwaukee had about 1.8 million branded searches, while Snap-on had 301,000. Milwaukee made up 77.2% of all ratchet spanners brand searches we track, and Snap-on accounted for 12.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about ratchet spanners brands, Milwaukee and Snap-on each appeared in two of the five answers. Milwaukee was mentioned before Snap-on in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Milwaukee, about 6 searches for every 1 for Snap-on
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Milwaukee, named ahead of Snap-on in 2 of 3 answers
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Top ratchet spanners brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Milwaukee was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Snap-on was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Milwaukee was listed before Snap-on in two out of three answers that named either.
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.
GearWrench5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Tekton3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Milwaukee2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Snap-on2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Facom2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Wera2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kincrome0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which ratchet spanners brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best ratchet spanners brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best ratchet spanners brand for home workshop?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best ratchet spanners”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ratchet spanner set”
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 Milwaukee or Snap-on more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Milwaukee and Snap-on by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven ratchet spanners brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Milwaukee, Snap-on. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | Snap-on | Tekton | Facom | GearWrench | Wera | Kincrome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 80.7% | 10.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.53% |
| Nov 2025 | 78.1% | 12.8% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.63% |
| Dec 2025 | 79.7% | 10.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.53% |
| Jan 2026 | 76.6% | 12.6% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.62% |
| Feb 2026 | 77.4% | 12.7% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.63% |
| Mar 2026 | 77.4% | 12.7% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.63% |
| Apr 2026 | 77.4% | 12.7% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.63% |
| May 2026 | 77.6% | 12.8% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.63% |
| Jun 2026 | 79.9% | 10.7% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.65% |
| Jul 2026 | 77.7% | 10.4% | 5.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.63% |
| Aug 2026 | 76.6% | 12.6% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.76% |
| Sep 2026 | 77.2% | 12.7% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.76% |
How has the Milwaukee and Snap-on comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Milwaukee was ahead of Snap-on in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among ratchet spanners brands worldwide moved from 80.7% to 77.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.2M to 1.8M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Snap-on’s share of searches among ratchet spanners brands worldwide moved from 10.8% to 12.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 301K.
How did search popularity change for ratchet spanners brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Milwaukee gained share of searches among ratchet spanners brands worldwide, from 76.6% to 77.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Milwaukee’s and Snap-on’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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