Greenlee vs Makita:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Makita had more branded searches than Greenlee among cable cutter brands worldwide. Makita had about 1 million branded searches, while Greenlee had 12,100. Makita made up 25.9% 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, Greenlee appeared in two of the five answers and Makita in none.
Who do people search for more?
Makita, about 83 searches for every 1 for Greenlee
Who does AI mention more?
Greenlee, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Makita in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Greenlee, the only one of the two named
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Top cable cutter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, 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. Makita 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.
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 Makita more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Greenlee and Makita 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 Makita, 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 Makita comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Makita 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, Makita’s share of searches among cable cutter brands worldwide moved from 30.1% to 25.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.4M to 1M.
How did search popularity change for cable cutter brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Greenlee’s and Makita’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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