GearWrench vs Guhring:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, GearWrench had more branded searches than Guhring among taps and dies brands worldwide. GearWrench had about 49,500 branded searches, while Guhring had 27,100. GearWrench made up 38.7% of all taps and dies brand searches we track, and Guhring accounted for 21.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about taps and dies brands, GearWrench appeared in three of the four answers and Guhring in two. Guhring was mentioned before GearWrench in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
GearWrench, about 83% more searches than Guhring
Who does AI mention more?
GearWrench, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Guhring in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Guhring, named ahead of GearWrench in 2 of 3 answers
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Top taps and dies brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, GearWrench was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Guhring was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Guhring was listed before GearWrench in two out of three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- OSG1st
GearWrench2nd- YAMAWA3rd
- Guhring4th
Irwin5th- Tracey–
Sealey–
Vermont American–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
GearWrench3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Irwin3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- OSG3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Guhring2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- YAMAWA2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Tracey0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Sealey0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Vermont American0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about taps and dies brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which taps and dies brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best taps and dies brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best taps and dies brand for thread cutting?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tap and die set”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“metric tap set”
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 GearWrench or Guhring more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for GearWrench and Guhring by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight taps and dies brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for GearWrench, Guhring. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | GearWrench | Guhring | Tracey | Sealey | Irwin | OSG | YAMAWA | Vermont American |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.5% | 25.1% | 16.8% | 11.2% | 5% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.45% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.8% | 20.1% | 16.4% | 11% | 4% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.44% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.7% | 20.5% | 16.8% | 9.1% | 4.1% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.45% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.8% | 20.1% | 16.4% | 11% | 4% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.36% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.8% | 21.8% | 17.9% | 11.9% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.39% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.6% | 24.5% | 20% | 10.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.44% |
| Apr 2026 | 39.8% | 21.8% | 17.9% | 11.9% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.39% |
| May 2026 | 40% | 21.9% | 17.9% | 12% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.39% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.2% | 22% | 18% | 12% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.32% |
| Jul 2026 | 34% | 22.7% | 22.7% | 12.4% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.2% | 18.5% | 22.5% | 10.1% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.7% | 21.2% | 21.2% | 11.6% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.38% |
How has the GearWrench and Guhring comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- GearWrench was ahead of Guhring in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GearWrench’s share of searches among taps and dies brands worldwide moved from 37.5% to 38.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 49.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Guhring’s share of searches among taps and dies brands worldwide moved from 25.1% to 21.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.1K to 27.1K.
How did search popularity change for taps and dies brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Guhring overtook Tracey to rank 2nd among taps and dies brands worldwide, with 21.2% of the searches.

In September 2026, GearWrench lost share of searches among taps and dies brands worldwide, from 41.2% to 38.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using GearWrench’s and Guhring’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.
GearWrench
1 branded search term
- gearwrench
Guhring
1 branded search term
- guhring
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