Chapin vs Solo:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Chapin had more branded searches than Solo among weed sprayer brands worldwide. Chapin had about 5,400 branded searches, while Solo had 4,300. Chapin made up 0.3% of all weed sprayer brand searches we track, and Solo accounted for 0.24%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about weed sprayer brands, Chapin appeared in three of the five answers and Solo in two. Chapin was mentioned before Solo in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Chapin, about 26% more searches than Solo
Who does AI mention more?
Chapin, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Solo in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Chapin, named ahead of Solo in every answer
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Top weed sprayer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Chapin was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Solo was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Chapin was listed before Solo 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.
Chapin3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Solo2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Smith Performance Sprayers2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Stihl0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about weed sprayer brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which weed sprayer brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best weed sprayer brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best weed sprayer brand for garden spraying?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“backpack weed sprayer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sprayer for weeds”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Chapin or Solo more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Chapin and Solo by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five weed sprayer brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Chapin, Solo. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Stihl | DeWalt | Chapin | Solo | Smith Performance Sprayers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 62.7% | 36.8% | 0.29% | 0.26% | 0.02% |
| Nov 2025 | 58.4% | 41.2% | 0.18% | 0.19% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.9% | 42.8% | 0.15% | 0.17% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 61.4% | 38.3% | 0.16% | 0.2% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 60.6% | 38.9% | 0.21% | 0.2% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 66.2% | 33.2% | 0.27% | 0.27% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 67.5% | 31.8% | 0.38% | 0.28% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 66.6% | 32.6% | 0.48% | 0.27% | 0.03% |
| Jun 2026 | 66.6% | 32.6% | 0.48% | 0.27% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 67.2% | 32% | 0.47% | 0.32% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 62.9% | 36.3% | 0.44% | 0.3% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 62.5% | 36.9% | 0.3% | 0.24% | 0.03% |
How has the Chapin and Solo comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 4 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Solo took it in November 2025, Chapin took it in February 2026, Solo took it in March 2026, Chapin took it in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Chapin’s share of searches among weed sprayer brands worldwide moved from 0.29% to 0.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 5.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Solo’s share of searches among weed sprayer brands worldwide moved from 0.26% to 0.24%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.8K to 4.3K.
How did search popularity change for weed sprayer brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Solo worldwide fell 10.4% over 12 measured months, from 4.8K to 4.3K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Chapin’s and Solo’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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