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DeWalt vs Snap-on:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, DeWalt had more branded searches than Snap-on among tool storage brands worldwide. DeWalt had about 673,000 branded searches, while Snap-on had 301,000. DeWalt made up 17.2% of all tool storage brand searches we track, and Snap-on accounted for 7.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tool storage brands, DeWalt appeared in three of the five answers and Snap-on in two. DeWalt was mentioned before Snap-on in two out of three answers.

Among tool storage brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

DeWalt, about 2 searches for every 1 for Snap-on

DeWalt 673K searchesSnap-on 301K searches

Who does AI mention more?

DeWalt, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Snap-on in 2

DeWalt in 3 of 5Snap-on in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

DeWalt, named ahead of Snap-on in 2 of 3 answers

DeWalt first in 2Snap-on first in 1

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Top tool storage brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, DeWalt was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Snap-on was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. DeWalt was listed before Snap-on in two out of three answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Milwaukee1st
  2. Husky2nd
  3. DeWalt3rd
  4. Snap-on4th
  5. ToughBuilt5th
  6. Makita–
  7. Stanley–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Milwaukee4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • DeWalt3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Husky3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Snap-on2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • ToughBuilt1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Makita0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Stanley0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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 DeWalt or Snap-on more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for DeWalt and Snap-on by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven tool storage brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

DeWalt and Snap-on among tool storage brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for DeWalt, Snap-on. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthMilwaukeeMakitaDeWaltSnap-onToughBuiltStanleyHusky
Oct 202547.4%29.7%14.2%6.4%1.6%0.41%0.38%
Nov 202545%28.7%16.5%7.4%1.5%0.46%0.45%
Dec 202547.9%25.3%17.6%6.4%1.6%0.66%0.47%
Jan 202646.8%25.1%17.2%7.7%1.9%0.76%0.46%
Feb 202647.2%24.8%17.4%7.8%1.9%0.55%0.38%
Mar 202644.9%28.4%16.5%7.4%1.8%0.53%0.44%
Apr 202647%25.2%17.3%7.7%1.9%0.54%0.38%
May 202646.7%25.3%17.2%7.7%1.9%0.85%0.38%
Jun 202647.7%25.9%17.5%6.4%1.6%0.56%0.39%
Jul 202651.7%23%15.5%7%1.7%0.66%0.42%
Aug 202646.8%25.4%17.2%7.7%1.9%0.6%0.38%
Sep 202646.7%25.7%17.2%7.7%1.9%0.55%0.31%

How has the DeWalt and Snap-on comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • DeWalt was ahead of Snap-on in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among tool storage brands worldwide moved from 14.2% to 17.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 673K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Snap-on’s share of searches among tool storage brands worldwide moved from 6.4% to 7.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 301K.

How did search popularity change for tool storage brands worldwide in September 2026?

0 changes

Neither DeWalt nor Snap-on moved beyond provider rounding among tool storage brands in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DeWalt’s and Snap-on’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.

DeWalt

1 branded search term

  • dewalt

Snap-on

1 branded search term

  • snap-on

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