BISSELL vs Ryobi:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Ryobi had more branded searches than BISSELL among wet dry vacuum brands worldwide. Ryobi had about 751,000 branded searches, while BISSELL had 368,000. Ryobi made up 15.2% of all wet dry vacuum brand searches we track, and BISSELL accounted for 7.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about wet dry vacuum brands, BISSELL appeared in three of the five answers and Ryobi in none.
Who do people search for more?
Ryobi, about 2 searches for every 1 for BISSELL
Who does AI mention more?
BISSELL, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Ryobi in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
BISSELL, the only one of the two named
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Top wet dry vacuum brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, BISSELL was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Ryobi 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.
RIDGID4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- BISSELL3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tineco3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Vacmaster3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Milwaukee2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Karcher1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Shop-Vac1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Ryobi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about wet dry vacuum brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which wet dry vacuum brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best wet dry vacuum brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best wet dry vacuum brand for garage cleanup?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best wet dry vac”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“small shop vacuum”
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 BISSELL or Ryobi more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for BISSELL and Ryobi by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine wet dry vacuum brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Ryobi, BISSELL. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | Ryobi | Karcher | DeWalt | BISSELL | Tineco | Shop-Vac | RIDGID | Vacmaster |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 40.4% | 13.2% | 16.2% | 12.1% | 6.6% | 8.1% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 0.33% |
| Nov 2025 | 33.8% | 15% | 16.2% | 12.4% | 6.8% | 12.4% | 2.5% | 0.61% | 0.33% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.4% | 14.2% | 15.4% | 14.1% | 5.2% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 0.69% | 0.31% |
| Jan 2026 | 35.4% | 14.4% | 17.4% | 13% | 5.8% | 10.6% | 2.1% | 0.78% | 0.35% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.6% | 12.8% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 6.2% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 0.68% | 0.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.8% | 15.5% | 24.7% | 11.7% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.31% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.3% | 16.7% | 24.5% | 11.9% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 0.72% | 0.32% |
| May 2026 | 34% | 18.1% | 21.1% | 12.5% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 0.75% | 0.34% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.6% | 19.1% | 17.6% | 12.7% | 4.7% | 7% | 3.1% | 0.77% | 0.42% |
| Jul 2026 | 37.3% | 16.8% | 19% | 11.2% | 5% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 0.82% | 0.45% |
| Aug 2026 | 35.2% | 15.9% | 17.6% | 12.9% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 3.2% | 0.78% | 0.35% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.1% | 15.2% | 15.2% | 13.7% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 0.82% | 0.37% |
How has the BISSELL and Ryobi comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Ryobi was ahead of BISSELL in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BISSELL’s share of searches among wet dry vacuum brands worldwide moved from 6.6% to 7.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 368K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among wet dry vacuum brands worldwide moved from 13.2% to 15.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 731K to 751K.
How did search popularity change for wet dry vacuum brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Ryobi lost share of searches among wet dry vacuum brands worldwide, from 15.9% to 15.2%.
BISSELL’s share of searches among wet dry vacuum brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 4.7% to 7.5% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BISSELL’s and Ryobi’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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