Caterpillar vs Danner:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Danner had more branded searches than Caterpillar among safety boots worldwide. Danner had about 135,000 branded searches, while Caterpillar had 9,900. Danner made up 4.1% of all safety boot searches we track, and Caterpillar accounted for 0.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about safety boots, Danner appeared in two of the four answers and Caterpillar in one. Danner was mentioned before Caterpillar in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Danner, about 14 searches for every 1 for Caterpillar
Who does AI mention more?
Danner, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Caterpillar in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Danner, named ahead of Caterpillar in 2 of 2 answers
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Top safety boots in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Danner was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Caterpillar was mentioned in one out of four: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in the Google AI Overview. Danner was listed before Caterpillar in every answer that named either.
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.
Red Wing4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Wolverine3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Timberland PRO3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- KEEN Utility3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Danner2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Thorogood2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Caterpillar1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Dr. Martens0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Blundstone0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Steel Blue0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about safety boots
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which safety boots brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best safety boots brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best safety boots brand for all day protection?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“steel toe boots”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“safety boots”
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 Caterpillar or Danner more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Caterpillar and Danner by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten safety boots we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Danner, Caterpillar. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Dr. Martens | Red Wing | Blundstone | Danner | Thorogood | Wolverine | Steel Blue | Timberland PRO | Caterpillar | KEEN Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.1% | 30.2% | 13.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.16% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.2% | 25.3% | 16.9% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1% | 1.2% | 0.14% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.5% | 26% | 14.3% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 1% | 1.3% | 0.11% | 0.09% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.2% | 35.3% | 10.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.16% | 0.13% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.1% | 25.9% | 11.6% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.25% | 0.14% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.4% | 49.8% | 6.7% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.22% | 0.12% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.3% | 34.7% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.28% | 0.23% |
| May 2026 | 52.8% | 19.5% | 10.6% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.35% | 0.23% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.6% | 21.9% | 9.8% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 3% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.39% | 0.26% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.5% | 20.1% | 9% | 4% | 4% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.36% | 0.24% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.9% | 16.8% | 11.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.37% | 0.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.7% | 16.7% | 13.7% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.16% |
How has the Caterpillar and Danner comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Danner was ahead of Caterpillar in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Caterpillar’s share of searches among safety boots worldwide moved from 0.16% to 0.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 9.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Danner’s share of searches among safety boots worldwide moved from 3.3% to 4.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 135K.
How did search popularity change for safety boots worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Caterpillar worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 9.9K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Danner worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 165K to 135K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Caterpillar’s and Danner’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.
Caterpillar
1 branded search term
- caterpillar safety boots
Danner
1 branded search term
- danner boots
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