Greenlee vs Knipex:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Knipex had more branded searches than Greenlee among cable cutter brands worldwide. Knipex had about 201,000 branded searches, while Greenlee had 12,100. Knipex made up 5.2% of all cable cutter brand searches we track, and Greenlee accounted for 0.31%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cable cutter brands, Knipex appeared in all five answers and Greenlee in two. Knipex was mentioned before Greenlee in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Knipex, about 17 searches for every 1 for Greenlee
Who does AI mention more?
Knipex, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Knipex, named ahead of Greenlee in every answer
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Top cable cutter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Knipex appeared in all five answers. Greenlee was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Knipex was listed before Greenlee in every answer.
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.
Knipex5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Klein Tools5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Milwaukee4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Greenlee2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Makita0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cable cutter brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cable cutter brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cable cutter brand for wire cutting?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best cable cutters”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“heavy duty cable cutter”
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 20, 2026.
Is Greenlee or Knipex more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Greenlee and Knipex by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six cable cutter brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Knipex, Greenlee. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | Makita | DeWalt | Knipex | Klein Tools | Greenlee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48% | 30.1% | 14.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 0.32% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.3% | 29.6% | 17% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 0.25% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.4% | 25.6% | 17.8% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 0.26% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.7% | 25.6% | 17.5% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 0.39% |
| Feb 2026 | 48% | 25.2% | 17.6% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 0.32% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.6% | 28.9% | 16.8% | 5% | 3.4% | 0.37% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.7% | 25.6% | 17.5% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 0.39% |
| May 2026 | 48% | 26.1% | 17.7% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 0.39% |
| Jun 2026 | 48% | 26.1% | 17.7% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 0.32% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.2% | 23.2% | 15.7% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 0.35% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.2% | 25.6% | 17.4% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 0.31% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.1% | 25.9% | 17.3% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 0.31% |
How has the Greenlee and Knipex comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Knipex was ahead of Greenlee in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Greenlee’s share of searches among cable cutter brands worldwide moved from 0.32% to 0.31%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 12.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Knipex’s share of searches among cable cutter brands worldwide moved from 4.3% to 5.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 201K.
How did search popularity change for cable cutter brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change

Estimated monthly branded searches for Greenlee worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 12.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Greenlee’s and Knipex’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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