DeWalt vs Hougen:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, DeWalt had more branded searches than Hougen among magnetic drill press brands worldwide. DeWalt had about 673,000 branded searches, while Hougen had 1,600. DeWalt made up 26.8% of all magnetic drill press brand searches we track, and Hougen accounted for 0.06%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about magnetic drill press brands, Hougen appeared in four of the five answers and DeWalt in two. Hougen was mentioned before DeWalt in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
DeWalt, about 421 searches for every 1 for Hougen
Who does AI mention more?
Hougen, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, DeWalt in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Hougen, named ahead of DeWalt in 3 of 4 answers
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Top magnetic drill press brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hougen was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. DeWalt was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Hougen was listed before DeWalt in three out of four 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.
Hougen4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Milwaukee3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
FEIN3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Evolution2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about magnetic drill press brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which magnetic drill press brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best magnetic drill press brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best magnetic drill press brand for heavy metal drilling?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best magnetic drill press”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“portable magnetic drill press”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is DeWalt or Hougen more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for DeWalt and Hougen by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five magnetic drill press brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for DeWalt, Hougen. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | DeWalt | Evolution | Hougen | FEIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 76.7% | 23% | 0.18% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 72.9% | 26.8% | 0.21% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 72.9% | 26.8% | 0.18% | 0.05% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 72.9% | 26.8% | 0.22% | 0.06% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 72.9% | 26.8% | 0.22% | 0.06% | 0.04% |
| Mar 2026 | 72.8% | 26.8% | 0.26% | 0.06% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 72.9% | 26.8% | 0.22% | 0.06% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 72.9% | 26.8% | 0.22% | 0.06% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 72.9% | 26.8% | 0.18% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 76.7% | 23% | 0.18% | 0.05% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 72.9% | 26.8% | 0.22% | 0.06% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | 72.8% | 26.8% | 0.32% | 0.06% | 0.04% |
How has the DeWalt and Hougen comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- DeWalt was ahead of Hougen in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among magnetic drill press brands worldwide moved from 23% to 26.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 673K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hougen’s share of searches among magnetic drill press brands worldwide moved from 0.07% to 0.06%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 1.6K.
How did search popularity change for magnetic drill press brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change

Estimated monthly branded searches for Hougen worldwide fell 15.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 1.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DeWalt’s and Hougen’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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