Bosch vs Empire:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Bosch had more branded searches than Empire among spirit level brands worldwide. Bosch had about 166,000 branded searches, while Empire had 4,400. Bosch made up 78.7% of all spirit level brand searches we track, and Empire accounted for 2.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about spirit level brands, Empire appeared in four of the five answers and Bosch in none.
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Top spirit level brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Empire was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Bosch 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Stabila4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Empire4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Kapro3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Stanley2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Johnson Level2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bosch0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about spirit level brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which spirit level brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best spirit level brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best spirit level brand for home improvement projects?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best spirit level”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“level for shelves”
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 Bosch or Empire more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bosch and Empire by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six spirit level brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Bosch, Empire. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bosch | Stanley | Stabila | Empire | Kapro | Johnson Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 81.4% | 7.9% | 6% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 76.7% | 10.5% | 6.8% | 2% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 75.7% | 14% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 2% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 75.4% | 13.5% | 5.5% | 2% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 75.6% | 11.9% | 6.7% | 2% | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 77.1% | 10.1% | 6.9% | 2% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 77.9% | 9.9% | 7% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 74.3% | 14.9% | 5.4% | 2% | 2.4% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 78.8% | 10.2% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 77.8% | 11% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 81.2% | 9.5% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.97% |
| Sep 2026 | 78.7% | 10.2% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
How has the Bosch and Empire comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bosch was ahead of Empire in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bosch’s share of searches among spirit level brands worldwide moved from 81.4% to 78.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 202K to 166K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Empire’s share of searches among spirit level brands worldwide moved from 1.8% to 2.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 4.4K.
How did search popularity change for spirit level brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Bosch lost share of searches among spirit level brands worldwide, from 81.2% to 78.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bosch’s and Empire’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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