Bosch vs Milwaukee:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, Milwaukee had more branded searches than Bosch among spirit level brands worldwide. Milwaukee was estimated to have 1.8M branded searches compared to Bosch’s 206K, and held an 89.1% Share of Search versus Bosch’s 10%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Bosch or Milwaukee?
Compare the spirit level brands people buy. 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 Milwaukee, Bosch. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Milwaukee | Bosch | Stabila | Empire | Stanley |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 90.8% | 8.4% | 0.6% | 0.18% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 92.1% | 7% | 0.61% | 0.18% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 92.3% | 7.1% | 0.5% | 0.15% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 90.6% | 8.5% | 0.6% | 0.22% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 92.1% | 7.1% | 0.61% | 0.18% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 90.5% | 8.5% | 0.73% | 0.22% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 90.6% | 8.5% | 0.73% | 0.22% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 90.7% | 8.5% | 0.6% | 0.22% | 0.03% |
| Jun 2026 | 90.7% | 8.4% | 0.6% | 0.22% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 90.7% | 8.4% | 0.6% | 0.22% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 89.1% | 10% | 0.59% | 0.21% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Bosch and Milwaukee comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Milwaukee was ahead of Bosch in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Bosch’s estimated Share of Search among spirit level brands worldwide moved from 8.4% to 10%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 207K to 206K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Milwaukee’s estimated Share of Search among spirit level brands worldwide moved from 90.8% to 89.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.2M to 1.8M.
How did search popularity change for spirit level brands worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes

In August 2026, Bosch gained estimated Share of Search among spirit level brands worldwide, from 8.4% to 10%.

In August 2026, Milwaukee lost estimated Share of Search among spirit level brands worldwide, from 90.7% to 89.1%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bosch’s and Milwaukee’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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