Everlast Welders vs Hobart:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Hobart had more branded searches than Everlast Welders among stick welder brands worldwide. Hobart had about 201,000 branded searches, while Everlast Welders had 2,900. Hobart made up 57.1% of all stick welder brand searches we track, and Everlast Welders accounted for 0.82%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about stick welder brands, Hobart appeared in two of the five answers and Everlast Welders in one. Everlast Welders and Hobart were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Hobart, about 69 searches for every 1 for Everlast Welders
Who does AI mention more?
Hobart, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Everlast Welders in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.
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Top stick welder brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hobart was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Everlast Welders was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Everlast Welders and Hobart were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Lincoln Electric1st
Miller2nd
ESAB3rd
Hobart4th
Everlast Welders5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Miller4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lincoln Electric3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ESAB3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hobart2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Everlast Welders1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about stick welder brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which stick welder brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best stick welder brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best stick welder brand for metal repair?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best stick welder”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“arc welder machine”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Everlast Welders or Hobart more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Everlast Welders and Hobart by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five stick welder brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Hobart, Everlast Welders. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Hobart | Lincoln Electric | Miller | ESAB | Everlast Welders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.5% | 30.5% | 13.2% | 2.2% | 0.77% |
| Nov 2025 | 60.7% | 26.4% | 10% | 2% | 0.89% |
| Dec 2025 | 62.9% | 23.9% | 10.4% | 2.1% | 0.74% |
| Jan 2026 | 65.2% | 23.2% | 8.8% | 2.1% | 0.63% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.6% | 29.6% | 11.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 60.5% | 26.4% | 10% | 2.4% | 0.71% |
| Apr 2026 | 55.6% | 29.6% | 11.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| May 2026 | 57.2% | 30.5% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 0.68% |
| Jun 2026 | 60.8% | 26.5% | 10% | 2% | 0.73% |
| Jul 2026 | 60.8% | 26.5% | 10% | 2% | 0.73% |
| Aug 2026 | 57.1% | 30.4% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 0.82% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.1% | 30.4% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 0.82% |
How has the Everlast Welders and Hobart comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Hobart was ahead of Everlast Welders in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Everlast Welders’ share of searches among stick welder brands worldwide moved from 0.77% to 0.82%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hobart’s share of searches among stick welder brands worldwide moved from 53.5% to 57.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 201K.
How did search popularity change for stick welder brands worldwide in September 2026?
0 changes
Neither Everlast Welders nor Hobart moved beyond provider rounding among stick welder brands in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Everlast Welders’ and Hobart’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.
Everlast Welders
1 branded search term
- everlast welder
Hobart
1 branded search term
- hobart
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