Gladiator vs Kobalt:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Kobalt had more branded searches than Gladiator among workbench brands worldwide. Kobalt had about 90,500 branded searches, while Gladiator had 4,000. Kobalt made up 20.5% of all workbench brand searches we track, and Gladiator accounted for 0.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about workbench brands, Gladiator appeared in three of the four answers and Kobalt in one. Gladiator was mentioned before Kobalt in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Kobalt, about 23 searches for every 1 for Gladiator
Who does AI mention more?
Gladiator, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Kobalt in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Gladiator, named ahead of Kobalt in 2 of 3 answers
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Top workbench brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Gladiator was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Kobalt was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Gladiator was listed before Kobalt in two out of three 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.
- Husky3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Sjöbergs3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Gladiator3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Seville Classics2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
WEN2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Kobalt1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
WORX1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Black+Decker0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Keter0 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
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which workbench brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best workbench brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best workbench brand for a workshop?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“workbench for garage”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“folding workbench”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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 Gladiator or Kobalt more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Gladiator and Kobalt by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 workbench brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Kobalt, Gladiator. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Black+Decker | Kobalt | Keter | Sealey | Husky | Seville Classics | Sjöbergs | WORX | Gladiator | WEN | Stanley |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.9% | 19.5% | 13.1% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.97% | 0.95% | 0.16% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.8% | 21.5% | 11.8% | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.86% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.14% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.1% | 23.4% | 10.5% | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.76% | 0.91% | 1.1% | 0.13% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.3% | 20.7% | 13.8% | 3.4% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.98% | 1.2% | 0.16% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.6% | 18.7% | 15.3% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.81% | 0.91% | 0.15% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.6% | 19.2% | 19.2% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.85% | 0.76% | 0.19% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.5% | 18.3% | 22.2% | 3% | 3% | 2% | 1.6% | 3.7% | 0.81% | 0.73% | 0.15% |
| May 2026 | 49.8% | 16.7% | 20.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.89% | 0.66% | 0.11% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.5% | 15.6% | 19% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 0.95% | 0.61% | 0.12% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.2% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.93% | 0.67% | 0.14% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.6% | 20.4% | 16.7% | 2.7% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.97% | 0.65% | 0.16% |
| Sep 2026 | 49.8% | 20.5% | 16.7% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.66% | 0.16% |
How has the Gladiator and Kobalt comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Kobalt was ahead of Gladiator in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gladiator’s share of searches among workbench brands worldwide moved from 0.97% to 0.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.5K to 4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kobalt’s share of searches among workbench brands worldwide moved from 19.5% to 20.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 90.5K.
How did search popularity change for workbench brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Kobalt’s share of searches among workbench brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 15.6% to 20.5% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Gladiator worldwide fell 11.1% over 12 measured months, from 4.5K to 4K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Gladiator’s and Kobalt’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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