CDI vs Craftsman:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Craftsman had more branded searches than CDI among torque wrench brands worldwide. Craftsman had about 301,000 branded searches, while CDI had 4,400. Craftsman made up 21.2% of all torque wrench brand searches we track, and CDI accounted for 0.31%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about torque wrench brands, CDI appeared in four of the five answers and Craftsman in none.
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Top torque wrench brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, CDI was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Craftsman 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.
- CDI1st
Tekton2nd- Precision Instruments3rd
Snap-on4th
GearWrench5th
DeWalt–
Craftsman–- Husky–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Snap-on4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Tekton4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- CDI4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- GearWrench3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Precision Instruments3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- DeWalt0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Craftsman0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Husky0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about torque wrench brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which torque wrench brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best torque wrench brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best torque wrench brand for accurate tightening?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best torque wrench”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“torque wrench for cars”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is CDI or Craftsman more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for CDI and Craftsman by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight torque wrench brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Craftsman, CDI. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | DeWalt | Craftsman | Snap-on | Tekton | GearWrench | Husky | CDI | Precision Instruments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49.6% | 18.1% | 22.2% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 0.32% | 0.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.7% | 15.4% | 23.1% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 0.28% | 0.51% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.2% | 19.1% | 19.1% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 0.28% | 0.34% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.2% | 21.1% | 21.1% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 0.38% | 0.46% |
| Feb 2026 | 45.6% | 24.9% | 20.4% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.1% | 28.8% | 19.3% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.28% | 0.35% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.6% | 24.9% | 20.4% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| May 2026 | 45.6% | 24.9% | 20.4% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 1% | 0.37% | 0.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.4% | 25.9% | 17.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 1% | 0.25% | 0.31% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.3% | 27% | 18% | 9.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.32% | 0.32% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.7% | 24.4% | 20% | 6% | 3.3% | 0.98% | 0.29% | 0.29% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.4% | 21.2% | 21.2% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 0.85% | 0.31% | 0.31% |
How has the CDI and Craftsman comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Craftsman was ahead of CDI in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CDI’s share of searches among torque wrench brands worldwide moved from 0.32% to 0.31%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 4.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Craftsman’s share of searches among torque wrench brands worldwide moved from 18.1% to 21.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 246K to 301K.
How did search popularity change for torque wrench brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Craftsman lost share of searches among torque wrench brands worldwide, from 24.4% to 21.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CDI’s and Craftsman’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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