Karcher vs Ryobi:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Karcher and Ryobi were level in searches among wet dry vacuum brands worldwide, with an estimated 747K versus 751K branded searches, at 15.2% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about wet dry vacuum brands, Karcher appeared in one of the five answers and Ryobi in none.
Who do people search for more?
Ryobi and Karcher are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Karcher, mentioned in 1 of 5 answers, Ryobi in 0
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Top wet dry vacuum brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Karcher was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either 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 Karcher or Ryobi more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Karcher 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, Karcher. 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 Karcher and Ryobi comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Ryobi took it in June 2026, Karcher took it in July 2026, Ryobi took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Karcher’s share of searches among wet dry vacuum brands worldwide moved from 16.2% to 15.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 897K to 747K.
- 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, Karcher lost share of searches among wet dry vacuum brands worldwide, from 17.6% to 15.2%.
In September 2026, Ryobi lost share of searches among wet dry vacuum brands worldwide, from 15.9% to 15.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Karcher’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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