Snap-on vs Stanley:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Snap-on had more branded searches than Stanley among tool storage brands worldwide. Snap-on had about 301,000 branded searches, while Stanley had 21,500. Snap-on made up 7.7% of all tool storage brand searches we track, and Stanley accounted for 0.55%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tool storage brands, Snap-on appeared in two of the five answers and Stanley in none.
Who do people search for more?
Snap-on, about 14 searches for every 1 for Stanley
Who does AI mention more?
Snap-on, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Stanley in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Snap-on, the only one of the two named
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Top tool storage brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and 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. Stanley 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.
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
Asked ChatGPT
“Which tool storage brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best tool storage brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best tool storage brand for garage organisation?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tool storage for garage”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“modular tool storage”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Snap-on or Stanley more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Snap-on and Stanley 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.
Share of searches by month for Snap-on, Stanley. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | Makita | DeWalt | Snap-on | ToughBuilt | Stanley | Husky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.4% | 29.7% | 14.2% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 0.41% | 0.38% |
| Nov 2025 | 45% | 28.7% | 16.5% | 7.4% | 1.5% | 0.46% | 0.45% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.9% | 25.3% | 17.6% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 0.66% | 0.47% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.8% | 25.1% | 17.2% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 0.76% | 0.46% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.2% | 24.8% | 17.4% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 0.55% | 0.38% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.9% | 28.4% | 16.5% | 7.4% | 1.8% | 0.53% | 0.44% |
| Apr 2026 | 47% | 25.2% | 17.3% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 0.54% | 0.38% |
| May 2026 | 46.7% | 25.3% | 17.2% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 0.85% | 0.38% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.7% | 25.9% | 17.5% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 0.56% | 0.39% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.7% | 23% | 15.5% | 7% | 1.7% | 0.66% | 0.42% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.8% | 25.4% | 17.2% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.38% |
| Sep 2026 | 46.7% | 25.7% | 17.2% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 0.55% | 0.31% |
How has the Snap-on and Stanley comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Snap-on was ahead of Stanley in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stanley’s share of searches among tool storage brands worldwide moved from 0.41% to 0.55%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 19.6K to 21.5K.
How did search popularity change for tool storage brands worldwide in September 2026?
0 changes
Neither Snap-on nor Stanley moved beyond provider rounding among tool storage brands in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Snap-on’s and Stanley’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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