Hard Yakka vs Wrangler RIGGS Workwear:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Hard Yakka had more branded searches than Wrangler RIGGS Workwear among workwear brands worldwide. Hard Yakka had about 14,800 branded searches, while Wrangler RIGGS Workwear had 3,600. Hard Yakka made up 1% of all workwear brand searches we track, and Wrangler RIGGS Workwear accounted for 0.25%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about workwear brands, Wrangler RIGGS Workwear appeared in two of the five answers and Hard Yakka in none.
Who do people search for more?
Hard Yakka, about 4 searches for every 1 for Wrangler RIGGS Workwear
Who does AI mention more?
Wrangler RIGGS Workwear, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Hard Yakka in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Wrangler RIGGS Workwear, the only one of the two named
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Top workwear brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Wrangler RIGGS Workwear was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Hard Yakka 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.
Carhartt5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Dickies5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Duluth Trading Company4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- TRUEWERK4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ariat2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Blåkläder2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Red Kap2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Wrangler RIGGS Workwear2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Portwest0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Hard Yakka0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which workwear brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best workwear brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best workwear brand for tradespeople?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“workwear brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“durable workwear”
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 Hard Yakka or Wrangler RIGGS Workwear more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hard Yakka and Wrangler RIGGS Workwear by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 workwear brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Hard Yakka, Wrangler RIGGS Workwear. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ariat | Duluth Trading Company | Blåkläder | Portwest | TRUEWERK | Red Kap | Carhartt | Dickies | Hard Yakka | Caterpillar | Wrangler RIGGS Workwear | Bisley |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.6% | 30.5% | 6.1% | 5% | 5% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.55% | 0.3% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.3% | 37.3% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 5% | 1.5% | 1% | 1% | 0.82% | 0.45% | 0.2% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.9% | 38.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.57% | 0.46% | 0.21% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.2% | 31.5% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.57% | 0.31% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 48.6% | 26.6% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.58% | 0.32% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.2% | 23.8% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.52% | 0.35% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.5% | 23.9% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.53% | 0.29% | 0.03% |
| May 2026 | 50.6% | 27.7% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 6.8% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.27% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.2% | 31.6% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.85% | 1.3% | 0.57% | 0.25% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.9% | 35.9% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.97% | 1.2% | 0.53% | 0.29% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.5% | 32.5% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.48% | 0.26% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.2% | 31.6% | 6.4% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1% | 1% | 0.38% | 0.25% | 0.03% |
How has the Hard Yakka and Wrangler RIGGS Workwear comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Hard Yakka was ahead of Wrangler RIGGS Workwear in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hard Yakka’s share of searches among workwear brands worldwide moved from 1.2% to 1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wrangler RIGGS Workwear’s share of searches among workwear brands worldwide moved from 0.3% to 0.25%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.4K to 3.6K.
How did search popularity change for workwear brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Hard Yakka fell from 8th to 9th among workwear brands worldwide.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Wrangler RIGGS Workwear worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 4.4K to 3.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hard Yakka’s and Wrangler RIGGS Workwear’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.
Hard Yakka
1 branded search term
- hardyakka
Wrangler RIGGS Workwear
1 branded search term
- wrangler riggs workwear
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