Graco vs Iwata:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Graco had more branded searches than Iwata among spray gun brands worldwide. Graco had about 37,000 branded searches, while Iwata had 33,100. Graco made up 10.9% of all spray gun brand searches we track, and Iwata accounted for 9.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about spray gun brands, Graco appeared in all five answers and Iwata in two. Graco was mentioned before Iwata in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Graco, about 12% more searches than Iwata
Who does AI mention more?
Graco, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Graco, named ahead of Iwata in 3 of 4 answers
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Top spray gun brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Graco appeared in all five answers. Iwata was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Graco was listed before Iwata in three out of four 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.
- Graco5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Wagner3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- DeVilbiss3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Fuji Spray3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Iwata2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- SATA2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which spray gun brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best spray gun brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best spray gun brand for painting projects?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best spray gun”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“spray paint gun”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Graco or Iwata more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Graco and Iwata by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six spray gun brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Graco, Iwata. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Wagner | Graco | Iwata | DeVilbiss | SATA | Fuji Spray |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 73.5% | 11.7% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 0.39% |
| Nov 2025 | 75.3% | 9.8% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 76.4% | 9.4% | 8.4% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 0.41% |
| Jan 2026 | 74.2% | 9.1% | 10% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 0.39% |
| Feb 2026 | 72.9% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 5.4% | 2% | 0.39% |
| Mar 2026 | 74.2% | 11.1% | 8.2% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 0.39% |
| Apr 2026 | 70.5% | 10.6% | 11.6% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 0.46% |
| May 2026 | 74.6% | 9.2% | 10% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 0.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 72.9% | 11% | 9.8% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 0.39% |
| Jul 2026 | 74% | 9.7% | 10% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 0.39% |
| Aug 2026 | 72.8% | 11% | 9.8% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 0.47% |
| Sep 2026 | 72.8% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 0.47% |
How has the Graco and Iwata comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 6 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Iwata took it in January 2026, Graco took it in March 2026, Iwata took it in April 2026, Graco took it in June 2026, Iwata took it in July 2026, Graco took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Graco’s share of searches among spray gun brands worldwide moved from 11.7% to 10.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 47.9K to 37K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Iwata’s share of searches among spray gun brands worldwide moved from 8.1% to 9.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 33.1K.
How did search popularity change for spray gun brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Graco worldwide fell 22.8% over 12 measured months, from 47.9K to 37K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Graco’s and Iwata’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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