3M vs Diablo:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Diablo had more branded searches than 3M among sanding discs brands worldwide. Diablo had about 673,000 branded searches, while 3M had 450,000. Diablo made up 47.1% of all sanding discs brand searches we track, and 3M accounted for 31.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sanding discs brands, 3M appeared in four of the five answers and Diablo in two. 3M was mentioned before Diablo in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Diablo, about 50% more searches than 3M
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Top sanding discs brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, 3M was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Diablo was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. 3M was listed before Diablo in every answer.
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.
- 3M4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mirka4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Diablo2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Norton Abrasives2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Festool1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Klingspor1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which sanding disc brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sanding disc brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best sanding disc brand for power sanding?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sanding discs for sander”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sanding discs wood”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is 3M or Diablo more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for 3M and Diablo by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six sanding discs brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Diablo, 3M. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Diablo | 3M | Festool | Mirka | Klingspor | Norton Abrasives |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 35.4% | 35.4% | 23.7% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.71% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.5% | 35.5% | 23.7% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.62% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.2% | 31.6% | 17.3% | 2.3% | 1% | 0.56% |
| Jan 2026 | 41.9% | 34.3% | 18.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.9% | 34.3% | 18.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.67% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.3% | 35.3% | 23.6% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.78% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.9% | 34.3% | 18.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.69% |
| May 2026 | 47% | 31.4% | 17.2% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.82% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.2% | 37.2% | 20.4% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.7% | 38.7% | 17.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.88% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.6% | 43.6% | 15.9% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.1% | 31.5% | 17.2% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.63% |
How has the 3M and Diablo comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: 3M took it in August 2026, Diablo took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 3M’s share of searches among sanding discs brands worldwide moved from 35.4% to 31.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 450K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Diablo’s share of searches among sanding discs brands worldwide moved from 35.4% to 47.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 450K to 673K.
How did search popularity change for sanding discs brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Diablo overtook 3M to become the leader among sanding discs brands worldwide, with 47.1% of the searches.
In September 2026, 3M lost share of searches among sanding discs brands worldwide, from 43.6% to 31.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 3M’s and Diablo’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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