Dremel vs Foredom:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Dremel had more branded searches than Foredom among rotary tool brands worldwide. Dremel had about 450,000 branded searches, while Foredom had 4,400. Dremel made up 89.8% of all rotary tool brand searches we track, and Foredom accounted for 0.88%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about rotary tool brands, Dremel appeared in all five answers and Foredom in none.
Who do people search for more?
Dremel, about 102 searches for every 1 for Foredom
Who does AI mention more?
Dremel, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Dremel, the only one of the two named
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Top rotary tool brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Dremel appeared in all five answers. Foredom 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Dremel5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
WEN3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Proxxon2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ryobi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Foredom0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about rotary tool brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best rotary tool?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which rotary tool should I buy for crafts and carving?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which rotary tool is best for engraving?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“rotary tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best rotary tool”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.
Is Dremel or Foredom more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Dremel and Foredom by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five rotary tool brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Dremel, Foredom. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Dremel | Proxxon | Ryobi | Foredom | WEN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 88.1% | 9.7% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.14% |
| Nov 2025 | 86.2% | 11.6% | 1% | 1% | 0.17% |
| Dec 2025 | 86.2% | 11.6% | 1% | 1% | 0.19% |
| Jan 2026 | 86.2% | 11.6% | 1% | 1% | 0.17% |
| Feb 2026 | 86.1% | 11.6% | 1% | 1% | 0.21% |
| Mar 2026 | 88.2% | 9.7% | 0.86% | 1.1% | 0.17% |
| Apr 2026 | 86.2% | 11.6% | 1% | 1% | 0.17% |
| May 2026 | 89.8% | 8.1% | 1.1% | 0.88% | 0.14% |
| Jun 2026 | 87.8% | 9.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.17% |
| Jul 2026 | 89.4% | 8% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.17% |
| Aug 2026 | 89.6% | 8.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 89.8% | 8.1% | 1.1% | 0.88% | 0.14% |
How has the Dremel and Foredom comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Dremel was ahead of Foredom in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dremel’s share of searches among rotary tool brands worldwide moved from 88.1% to 89.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 450K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Foredom’s share of searches among rotary tool brands worldwide moved from 1.1% to 0.88%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 4.4K.
How did search popularity change for rotary tool brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Dremel’s share of searches among rotary tool brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 87.8% to 89.8% in September 2026.
In September 2026, Foredom fell from 3rd to 4th among rotary tool brands worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dremel’s and Foredom’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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