FEIN vs Milwaukee:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Milwaukee had more branded searches than FEIN among dust extractor brands worldwide. Milwaukee had about 1.8 million branded searches, while FEIN had 6,600. Milwaukee made up 47.3% of all dust extractor brand searches we track, and FEIN accounted for 0.17%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about dust extractor brands, FEIN appeared in three of the five answers and Milwaukee in two. FEIN was mentioned before Milwaukee in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Milwaukee, about 277 searches for every 1 for FEIN
Who does AI mention more?
FEIN, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Milwaukee in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
FEIN, named ahead of Milwaukee in 3 of 4 answers
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Top dust extractor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, FEIN was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Milwaukee was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. FEIN was listed before Milwaukee in three out of four answers that named either.
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.
- Festool5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Makita4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bosch4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt3 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
- Milwaukee2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hilti2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Nilfisk0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Metabo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about dust extractor brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which dust extractor brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best dust extractor brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best dust extractor brand for power tool dust?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best dust extractor”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“vacuum dust extractor”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is FEIN or Milwaukee more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for FEIN and Milwaukee by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine dust extractor brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Milwaukee, FEIN. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | Makita | DeWalt | Festool | Nilfisk | Hilti | Metabo | FEIN | Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.2% | 29.6% | 14.2% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 0.47% | 0.14% | 0.17% | 0.04% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.6% | 29.1% | 16.8% | 6.1% | 1.5% | 0.45% | 0.2% | 0.16% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.6% | 25.7% | 17.9% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 0.48% | 0.18% | 0.14% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.4% | 25.5% | 17.4% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 0.58% | 0.17% | 0.17% | 0.05% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.7% | 25.1% | 17.5% | 6.4% | 2.4% | 0.58% | 0.17% | 0.17% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.3% | 28.1% | 16.3% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 0.98% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 47% | 25.2% | 17.3% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 0.85% | 0.21% | 0.21% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 47.1% | 25.6% | 17.3% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 0.85% | 0.21% | 0.21% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.4% | 25.7% | 17.4% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.21% | 0.17% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.1% | 23.2% | 15.7% | 5.7% | 2.1% | 0.77% | 0.19% | 0.19% | 0.05% |
| Aug 2026 | 48% | 26% | 17.6% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 0.71% | 0.21% | 0.17% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.3% | 25.9% | 17.4% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.21% | 0.17% | 0.05% |
How has the FEIN and Milwaukee comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Milwaukee was ahead of FEIN in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, FEIN’s share of searches among dust extractor brands worldwide held steady at 0.17%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 8.1K to 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among dust extractor brands worldwide moved from 47.2% to 47.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.2M to 1.8M.
How did search popularity change for dust extractor brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among dust extractor brands worldwide, from 48% to 47.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for FEIN worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 6.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using FEIN’s and Milwaukee’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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