Bona vs Pallmann:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Pallmann had more branded searches than Bona among floor sander brands worldwide. Pallmann had about 3,600 branded searches, while Bona had 320. Pallmann made up 0.38% of all floor sander brand searches we track, and Bona accounted for 0.03%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about floor sander brands, Bona and Pallmann each appeared in three of the four answers. Bona was mentioned before Pallmann in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Pallmann, about 11 searches for every 1 for Bona
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 4 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Bona, named ahead of Pallmann in every answer
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Top floor sander brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Bona and Pallmann were each mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Bona was listed before Pallmann 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.
American Sanders4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Pallmann3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Lägler3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Bona3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Clarke1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
DeWalt0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Festool0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which floor sander brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best floor sander brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best floor sander brand for sanding wooden floors?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wood floor sander”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“drum floor sander”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Bona or Pallmann more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bona and Pallmann by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven floor sander brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Pallmann, Bona. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | DeWalt | Festool | Clarke | Pallmann | American Sanders | Lägler | Bona |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 66.2% | 29.6% | 3.3% | 0.43% | 0.19% | 0.29% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 70.6% | 25.8% | 2.8% | 0.38% | 0.16% | 0.21% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 74.2% | 22.2% | 3% | 0.32% | 0.14% | 0.17% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 70% | 25.6% | 3.4% | 0.46% | 0.17% | 0.25% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 70.5% | 25.8% | 2.8% | 0.46% | 0.2% | 0.25% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 66.2% | 29.6% | 3.3% | 0.43% | 0.19% | 0.24% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 70.1% | 25.6% | 3.4% | 0.38% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.03% |
| May 2026 | 68.9% | 25.2% | 5.1% | 0.37% | 0.19% | 0.19% | 0.03% |
| Jun 2026 | 70.1% | 25.6% | 3.4% | 0.38% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 70% | 25.6% | 3.5% | 0.46% | 0.24% | 0.2% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 73.6% | 22% | 3.6% | 0.39% | 0.21% | 0.17% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 70.2% | 25.6% | 3.5% | 0.38% | 0.17% | 0.17% | 0.03% |
How has the Bona and Pallmann comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Pallmann was ahead of Bona in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bona’s share of searches among floor sander brands worldwide held steady at 0.03%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 320.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pallmann’s share of searches among floor sander brands worldwide moved from 0.43% to 0.38%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.4K to 3.6K.
How did search popularity change for floor sander brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Pallmann worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 4.4K to 3.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bona’s and Pallmann’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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