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Craftsman vs Husky:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Craftsman had more branded searches than Husky among toolbox brands worldwide. Craftsman had about 301,000 branded searches, while Husky had 12,100. Craftsman made up 7.1% of all toolbox brand searches we track, and Husky accounted for 0.29%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about toolbox brands, Husky appeared in all five answers and Craftsman in four. Husky was mentioned before Craftsman in four out of five answers.

Among toolbox brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Craftsman, about 25 searches for every 1 for Husky

Craftsman 301K searchesHusky 12.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Husky, mentioned in every answer we collected

Husky in 5 of 5Craftsman in 4 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Husky, named ahead of Craftsman in 4 of 5 answers

Husky first in 4Craftsman first in 1

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Top toolbox brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Husky appeared in all five answers. Craftsman was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Husky was listed before Craftsman in four out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Milwaukee1st
  2. DeWalt2nd
  3. Husky3rd
  4. Craftsman4th
  5. U.S. General5th
  6. Snap-on6th
  7. ToughBuilt7th
  8. Makita–
  9. Stanley–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Milwaukee5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • DeWalt5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Husky5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Craftsman4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • U.S. General3 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 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 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 Craftsman or Husky more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Craftsman and Husky by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine toolbox brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Craftsman and Husky among toolbox brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Craftsman, Husky. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthMilwaukeeMakitaDeWaltCraftsmanSnap-onToughBuiltStanleyU.S. GeneralHusky
Oct 202544.8%28.1%13.5%4.9%6%1.5%0.39%0.54%0.36%
Nov 202542.7%27.3%15.7%4.7%7%1.4%0.44%0.35%0.42%
Dec 202544.9%23.7%16.5%6%6%1.5%0.62%0.36%0.44%
Jan 202643.2%23.2%15.9%7.1%7.1%1.7%0.7%0.52%0.43%
Feb 202642.9%22.6%15.8%8.6%7.1%1.7%0.5%0.42%0.35%
Mar 202640.2%25.5%14.8%9.9%6.6%1.6%0.48%0.49%0.4%
Apr 202642.6%22.9%15.7%8.6%7%1.7%0.49%0.63%0.34%
May 202642.5%23.1%15.6%8.6%7%1.7%0.77%0.34%0.34%
Jun 202643.3%23.5%15.9%8.7%5.8%1.4%0.51%0.35%0.35%
Jul 202646.7%20.7%14%9.4%6.3%1.5%0.6%0.38%0.38%
Aug 202642.6%23.1%15.7%8.6%7%1.7%0.55%0.34%0.34%
Sep 202643.2%23.7%15.9%7.1%7.1%1.7%0.51%0.35%0.29%

How has the Craftsman and Husky comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Craftsman was ahead of Husky in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Craftsman’s share of searches among toolbox brands worldwide moved from 4.9% to 7.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 246K to 301K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Husky’s share of searches among toolbox brands worldwide moved from 0.36% to 0.29%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 12.1K.

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

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Craftsman lost share of searches among toolbox brands worldwide, from 8.6% to 7.1%.

  2. In September 2026, Husky fell from 8th to 9th among toolbox brands worldwide.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Craftsman’s and Husky’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.

Craftsman

1 branded search term

  • craftsman

Husky

1 branded search term

  • husky tools

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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