Diablo vs Festool:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Diablo had more branded searches than Festool among sanding discs brands worldwide. Diablo had about 673,000 branded searches, while Festool had 246,000. Diablo made up 47.1% of all sanding discs brand searches we track, and Festool accounted for 17.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sanding discs brands, Diablo appeared in two of the five answers and Festool in one. Diablo was mentioned before Festool in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Diablo, about 3 searches for every 1 for Festool
Who does AI mention more?
Diablo, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Festool in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Diablo, named ahead of Festool in 2 of 3 answers
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Top sanding discs brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and 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. Festool was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Diablo was listed before Festool 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.
- 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 Diablo or Festool more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Diablo and Festool 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, Festool. 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 Diablo and Festool comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Diablo was ahead of Festool in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Festool’s share of searches among sanding discs brands worldwide moved from 23.7% to 17.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 301K to 246K.
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, Festool gained share of searches among sanding discs brands worldwide, from 15.9% to 17.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Diablo’s and Festool’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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