Greenlee vs Irwin:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Greenlee had more branded searches than Irwin among pipe bender brands worldwide. Greenlee had about 12,100 branded searches, while Irwin had 4,400. Greenlee made up 0.64% of all pipe bender brand searches we track, and Irwin accounted for 0.23%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pipe bender brands, Greenlee appeared in three of the five answers and Irwin in none.
Who do people search for more?
Greenlee, about 3 searches for every 1 for Irwin
Who does AI mention more?
Greenlee, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Irwin in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Greenlee, the only one of the two named
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Top pipe bender brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Greenlee was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Irwin 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.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pipe bender brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pipe bender brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pipe bender brand for metal conduit work?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pipe bender tool”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“manual pipe bender”
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 Greenlee or Irwin more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Greenlee and Irwin by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four pipe bender brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Greenlee, Irwin. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | RIDGID | Greenlee | Irwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 97.6% | 1.4% | 0.65% | 0.29% |
| Nov 2025 | 97.5% | 1.8% | 0.53% | 0.23% |
| Dec 2025 | 97.5% | 1.8% | 0.53% | 0.23% |
| Jan 2026 | 96.8% | 2.1% | 0.78% | 0.29% |
| Feb 2026 | 97.3% | 1.8% | 0.64% | 0.29% |
| Mar 2026 | 96.8% | 2.1% | 0.78% | 0.29% |
| Apr 2026 | 96.8% | 2.1% | 0.78% | 0.29% |
| May 2026 | 96.8% | 2.1% | 0.78% | 0.29% |
| Jun 2026 | 97% | 2.1% | 0.64% | 0.23% |
| Jul 2026 | 97% | 2.1% | 0.64% | 0.23% |
| Aug 2026 | 97% | 2.1% | 0.64% | 0.23% |
| Sep 2026 | 97% | 2.1% | 0.64% | 0.23% |
How has the Greenlee and Irwin comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Greenlee was ahead of Irwin in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Greenlee’s share of searches among pipe bender brands worldwide moved from 0.65% to 0.64%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 12.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Irwin’s share of searches among pipe bender brands worldwide moved from 0.29% to 0.23%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 4.4K.
How did search popularity change for pipe bender brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Greenlee’s and Irwin’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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