iQ Power Tools vs Stihl:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Stihl had more branded searches than iQ Power Tools among stone saw brands worldwide. Stihl had about 1.1 million branded searches, while iQ Power Tools had 2,300. Stihl made up 20.1% of all stone saw brand searches we track, and iQ Power Tools accounted for 0.04%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about stone saw brands, iQ Power Tools appeared in two of the five answers and Stihl in none.
Who do people search for more?
Stihl, about 495 searches for every 1 for iQ Power Tools
Who does AI mention more?
iQ Power Tools, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Stihl in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
iQ Power Tools, the only one of the two named
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Top stone saw brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, iQ Power Tools was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Stihl 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.
Husqvarna2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- iQ Power Tools2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Raimondi2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Makita1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Milwaukee0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Stihl0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Evolution0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about stone saw brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which stone saw brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best stone saw brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best stone saw brand for cutting stone?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“stone cutting saw”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“diamond saw blade”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.
Is iQ Power Tools or Stihl more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for iQ Power Tools and Stihl by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight stone saw brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Stihl, iQ Power Tools. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | Stihl | Makita | Husqvarna | DeWalt | Evolution | iQ Power Tools | Raimondi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33.5% | 17.1% | 21% | 18.2% | 10.1% | 0.08% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 33.6% | 17.5% | 21.5% | 15% | 12.3% | 0.1% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.3% | 17.7% | 19.2% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 0.09% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.8% | 19.4% | 17.6% | 17.9% | 12.1% | 0.1% | 0.05% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.1% | 19% | 17.4% | 18.1% | 12.2% | 0.1% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 29.4% | 21.5% | 18.6% | 19.6% | 10.8% | 0.11% | 0.05% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.5% | 22.3% | 15.3% | 23.4% | 10.5% | 0.08% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 28.7% | 21.6% | 15.6% | 23.5% | 10.5% | 0.08% | 0.05% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 30% | 22.6% | 16.3% | 20% | 11% | 0.07% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.2% | 21.6% | 15.2% | 18.7% | 10.3% | 0.08% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.3% | 20.6% | 17.5% | 17.6% | 11.9% | 0.1% | 0.05% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.4% | 20.1% | 17.8% | 17.7% | 11.9% | 0.14% | 0.04% | <0.01% |
How has the iQ Power Tools and Stihl comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Stihl was ahead of iQ Power Tools in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, iQ Power Tools’ share of searches among stone saw brands worldwide held steady at 0.04%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9K to 2.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stihl’s share of searches among stone saw brands worldwide moved from 17.1% to 20.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.1M.
How did search popularity change for stone saw brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

Stihl’s share of searches among stone saw brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 22.6% to 20.1% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for iQ Power Tools worldwide fell 20.7% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 2.3K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using iQ Power Tools’ and Stihl’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.
iQ Power Tools
2 branded search terms
- iq power tools
- iq saw
Stihl
4 branded search terms
- stihl
- stihl chainsaw
- stihl leaf blowers
- stihl weed eater
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