Generac vs Yamaha WaveRunner:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Generac had more branded searches than Yamaha WaveRunner among portable generator brands worldwide. Generac had about 135,000 branded searches, while Yamaha WaveRunner had 37,000. Generac made up 12.1% of all portable generator brand searches we track, and Yamaha WaveRunner accounted for 3.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about portable generator brands, Generac appeared in three of the five answers and Yamaha WaveRunner in none.
Who do people search for more?
Generac, about 4 searches for every 1 for Yamaha WaveRunner
Who does AI mention more?
Generac, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Yamaha WaveRunner in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Generac, the only one of the two named
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Top portable generator brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Generac was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Yamaha WaveRunner 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.
Westinghouse5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Honda Power Equipment4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Generac3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Champion3 of 5Named in 3 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
Yamaha WaveRunner0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Firman0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which portable generator brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best portable generator brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best portable generator brand for home backup?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best portable generator”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“portable generator for home”
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 Generac or Yamaha WaveRunner more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Generac and Yamaha WaveRunner by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven portable generator brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Generac, Yamaha WaveRunner. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ryobi | Honda Power Equipment | Generac | Westinghouse | Yamaha WaveRunner | Firman | Champion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 58% | 12% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 3.3% | 2% | 0.22% |
| Nov 2025 | 68.2% | 9.6% | 8.2% | 10% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.18% |
| Dec 2025 | 66.3% | 9.4% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 2.6% | 2% | 0.26% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.8% | 15.9% | 25.2% | 7.5% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.16% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 11.3% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 0.25% |
| Mar 2026 | 63.8% | 11.2% | 11% | 9% | 3% | 1.8% | 0.24% |
| Apr 2026 | 67.6% | 9.4% | 7.8% | 9.5% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 0.25% |
| May 2026 | 67.3% | 10.5% | 7.3% | 8.8% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 0.23% |
| Jun 2026 | 65% | 9.6% | 10% | 8.2% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 0.22% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.2% | 10.6% | 13.4% | 9% | 7.1% | 1.5% | 0.24% |
| Aug 2026 | 57.6% | 12.4% | 13.3% | 8.9% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 0.23% |
| Sep 2026 | 59% | 13.6% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 3.3% | 2% | 0.21% |
How has the Generac and Yamaha WaveRunner comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Generac was ahead of Yamaha WaveRunner in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Generac’s share of searches among portable generator brands worldwide moved from 12.2% to 12.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 135K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Yamaha WaveRunner’s share of searches among portable generator brands worldwide held steady at 3.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 36.2K to 37K.
How did search popularity change for portable generator brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Honda Power Equipment overtook Generac to rank 2nd among portable generator brands worldwide, with 13.6% of the searches.
In September 2026, Yamaha WaveRunner lost share of searches among portable generator brands worldwide, from 5.8% to 3.3%.
In September 2026, Generac lost share of searches among portable generator brands worldwide, from 13.3% to 12.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Generac’s and Yamaha WaveRunner’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.
Generac
1 branded search term
- generac generator
Yamaha WaveRunner
2 branded search terms
- waverunner
- yamaha waverunner
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