DeWalt vs Makita:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, DeWalt and Makita were level in searches among track saw brands worldwide, with an estimated 22.2K branded searches each, at 22.6% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about track saw brands, Makita appeared in all five answers and DeWalt in three. Makita was mentioned before DeWalt in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
DeWalt and Makita are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Makita, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Makita, named ahead of DeWalt in every answer
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Top track saw brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Makita appeared in all five answers. DeWalt was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Makita was listed before DeWalt in every answer.
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.
Festool5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Makita5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Milwaukee5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
WEN3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Kreg2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bosch Professional0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Triton0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about track saw brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best track saw?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which track saw should I buy for woodworking?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cordless track saw?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“track saw”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best track saw”
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 27, 2026.
Is DeWalt or Makita more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for DeWalt and Makita by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight track saw brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for DeWalt, Makita. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | DeWalt | Festool | Makita | Milwaukee | Kreg | WEN | Bosch Professional | Triton |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 15.4% | 28.2% | 23.1% | 18.8% | 6.9% | 3.7% | 3% | 0.91% |
| Nov 2025 | 17.7% | 26.5% | 21.7% | 21.7% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 16.4% | 30% | 20.1% | 20.1% | 6% | 4% | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 14.2% | 31.7% | 21.3% | 17.3% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 16% | 29.3% | 19.5% | 19.5% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 16.1% | 36% | 19.8% | 16.1% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.78% |
| Apr 2026 | 20.4% | 25.1% | 20.4% | 20.4% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 0.81% |
| May 2026 | 19.4% | 29% | 19.4% | 19.4% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 0.63% |
| Jun 2026 | 15.4% | 34.4% | 18.8% | 15.4% | 4.6% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 19.7% | 29.5% | 19.7% | 16.1% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 0.52% |
| Aug 2026 | 22.4% | 22.4% | 22.4% | 18.3% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 22.6% | 22.6% | 22.6% | 18.4% | 6.7% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
DeWalt and Makita sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “dewalt track saw”.
How has the DeWalt and Makita comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- DeWalt was ahead of Makita in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among track saw brands worldwide moved from 15.4% to 22.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 22.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among track saw brands worldwide moved from 23.1% to 22.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 22.2K.
How did search popularity change for track saw brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
DeWalt’s share of searches among track saw brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 15.4% to 22.6% in September 2026.
Makita’s share of searches among track saw brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 18.8% to 22.6% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DeWalt’s and Makita’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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