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Facom vs GearWrench:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Facom and GearWrench were level in searches among ratchet spanners brands worldwide, with an estimated 49.5K branded searches each, at 2.1% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about ratchet spanners brands, GearWrench appeared in all five answers and Facom in two. GearWrench was mentioned before Facom in every answer.

Among ratchet spanners brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Facom and GearWrench are searched for about as often as each other.

Facom 49.5K searchesGearWrench 49.5K searches

Who does AI mention more?

GearWrench, mentioned in every answer we collected

GearWrench in 5 of 5Facom in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

GearWrench, named ahead of Facom in every answer

GearWrench first in 4Facom never first

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Top ratchet spanners brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, GearWrench appeared in all five answers. Facom was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. GearWrench was listed before Facom in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. GearWrench1st
  2. Wera2nd
  3. Tekton3rd
  4. Facom4th
  5. Milwaukee5th
  6. Snap-on6th
  7. Kincrome–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • GearWrench5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Tekton3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Milwaukee2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Snap-on2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Facom2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Wera2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Kincrome0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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 Facom or GearWrench more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Facom and GearWrench by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven ratchet spanners brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Facom and GearWrench among ratchet spanners brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Facom, GearWrench. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthMilwaukeeSnap-onTektonFacomGearWrenchWeraKincrome
Oct 202580.7%10.8%2.2%2.2%1.8%1.8%0.53%
Nov 202578.1%12.8%2.1%2.1%2.1%2.1%0.63%
Dec 202579.7%10.7%2.2%2.2%2.2%2.6%0.53%
Jan 202676.6%12.6%2.5%2.5%2.5%2.5%0.62%
Feb 202677.4%12.7%2.6%2.1%2.1%2.6%0.63%
Mar 202677.4%12.7%2.6%2.1%2.1%2.6%0.63%
Apr 202677.4%12.7%2.6%2.1%2.1%2.6%0.63%
May 202677.6%12.8%2.6%1.7%2.1%2.6%0.63%
Jun 202679.9%10.7%2.6%1.8%2.2%2.2%0.65%
Jul 202677.7%10.4%5.7%1.7%1.7%2.1%0.63%
Aug 202676.6%12.6%3.8%1.7%2.1%2.5%0.76%
Sep 202677.2%12.7%3.1%2.1%2.1%2.1%0.76%

How has the Facom and GearWrench comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: GearWrench took it in May 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Facom’s share of searches among ratchet spanners brands worldwide moved from 2.2% to 2.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 49.5K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GearWrench’s share of searches among ratchet spanners brands worldwide moved from 1.8% to 2.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 49.5K.

How did search popularity change for ratchet spanners brands worldwide in September 2026?

1 change

  1. In September 2026, Facom rose from 6th to 4th among ratchet spanners brands worldwide.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Facom’s and GearWrench’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.

Facom

1 branded search term

  • facom

GearWrench

1 branded search term

  • gearwrench

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