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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.

Among stone saw brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Stihl, about 495 searches for every 1 for iQ Power Tools

Stihl 1.1M searchesiQ Power Tools 2.3K searches

Who does AI mention more?

iQ Power Tools, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Stihl in 0

iQ Power Tools in 2 of 5Stihl in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

iQ Power Tools, the only one of the two named

iQ Power Tools first in 2Stihl never 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.

  1. DeWalt1st
  2. Husqvarna2nd
  3. iQ Power Tools2nd
  4. Raimondi4th
  5. Makita5th
  6. Milwaukee–
  7. Stihl–
  8. Evolution–

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

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 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.

iQ Power Tools and Stihl among stone saw brands worldwide, by month

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
MonthMilwaukeeStihlMakitaHusqvarnaDeWaltEvolutioniQ Power ToolsRaimondi
Oct 202533.5%17.1%21%18.2%10.1%0.08%0.04%<0.01%
Nov 202533.6%17.5%21.5%15%12.3%0.1%0.04%<0.01%
Dec 202536.3%17.7%19.2%13.3%13.3%0.09%0.04%<0.01%
Jan 202632.8%19.4%17.6%17.9%12.1%0.1%0.05%<0.01%
Feb 202633.1%19%17.4%18.1%12.2%0.1%0.04%<0.01%
Mar 202629.4%21.5%18.6%19.6%10.8%0.11%0.05%<0.01%
Apr 202628.5%22.3%15.3%23.4%10.5%0.08%0.04%<0.01%
May 202628.7%21.6%15.6%23.5%10.5%0.08%0.05%<0.01%
Jun 202630%22.6%16.3%20%11%0.07%0.04%<0.01%
Jul 202634.2%21.6%15.2%18.7%10.3%0.08%0.04%<0.01%
Aug 202632.3%20.6%17.5%17.6%11.9%0.1%0.05%<0.01%
Sep 202632.4%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
  1. 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.

  2. 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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