DeWalt vs Ryobi:Which is more popular by branded search?
In August 2026, DeWalt had more branded searches than Ryobi among cordless drill brands worldwide. DeWalt was estimated to have 673K branded searches compared to Ryobi’s 550K, and held a 16.5% Share of Search versus Ryobi’s 13.5%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, DeWalt or Ryobi?
Compare the cordless drill brands people buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for DeWalt, Ryobi. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Milwaukee | Makita | DeWalt | Ryobi | Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.8% | 24.9% | 13.8% | 11.2% | 4.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.7% | 23.8% | 16.1% | 13.1% | 3.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.8% | 20.9% | 17.2% | 11.5% | 3.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.2% | 20.3% | 16.6% | 13.6% | 4.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.7% | 21% | 17.2% | 11.5% | 3.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.1% | 23% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 3.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.9% | 19.7% | 16.1% | 16.1% | 4.1% |
| May 2026 | 43.9% | 19.7% | 16.1% | 16.1% | 4.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.9% | 19.7% | 16.1% | 16.1% | 4.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.5% | 17.8% | 14.6% | 14.6% | 4.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.8% | 20.2% | 16.5% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the DeWalt and Ryobi comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- DeWalt was ahead of Ryobi in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, DeWalt’s estimated Share of Search among cordless drill brands worldwide moved from 13.8% to 16.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 673K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ryobi’s estimated Share of Search among cordless drill brands worldwide moved from 11.2% to 13.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 550K.
How did search popularity change for cordless drill brands worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes

In August 2026, DeWalt gained estimated Share of Search among cordless drill brands worldwide, from 14.6% to 16.5%.
In August 2026, Ryobi lost estimated Share of Search among cordless drill brands worldwide, from 14.6% to 13.5%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DeWalt’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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