Kobalt vs Montolit:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Kobalt had more branded searches than Montolit among tile cutter brands worldwide. Kobalt had about 90,500 branded searches, while Montolit had 2,900. Kobalt made up 3% of all tile cutter brand searches we track, and Montolit accounted for 0.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tile cutter brands, Montolit appeared in three of the five answers and Kobalt in none.
Who do people search for more?
Kobalt, about 31 searches for every 1 for Montolit
Who does AI mention more?
Montolit, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Kobalt in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Montolit, the only one of the two named
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Top tile cutter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Montolit was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Kobalt 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.
Rubi4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sigma3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- QEP3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Montolit3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Makita0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ryobi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Kobalt0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which tile cutter brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best tile cutter brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best tile cutter brand for a tile project?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“manual tile cutter”
- 1QEP
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tile cutter for porcelain”
- 1Rubi
- 1
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Kobalt or Montolit more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Kobalt and Montolit by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight tile cutter brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Kobalt, Montolit. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | DeWalt | Ryobi | Rubi | Kobalt | Sigma | QEP | Montolit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41.1% | 19.7% | 18.7% | 16.1% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.24% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 37.7% | 21.7% | 24.2% | 11.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.21% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.1% | 24.4% | 22.2% | 13.3% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.09% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.3% | 22.1% | 22.5% | 18.1% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.27% | 0.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.8% | 24.3% | 20.2% | 16.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.24% | 0.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 35% | 20.3% | 23.6% | 16.6% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.24% | 0.11% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.3% | 22.2% | 25.8% | 14.8% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.22% | 0.1% |
| May 2026 | 32.1% | 21.7% | 27.1% | 14.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.21% | 0.12% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.9% | 21.6% | 28.1% | 14.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.21% | 0.09% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.7% | 20.8% | 27% | 17% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.11% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.3% | 21.9% | 23.3% | 17.9% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.21% | 0.08% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.2% | 22.2% | 21.8% | 18.2% | 3% | 1.3% | 0.22% | 0.1% |
How has the Kobalt and Montolit comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Kobalt was ahead of Montolit in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kobalt’s share of searches among tile cutter brands worldwide moved from 2.6% to 3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 90.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Montolit’s share of searches among tile cutter brands worldwide moved from 0.11% to 0.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.6K to 2.9K.
How did search popularity change for tile cutter brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Kobalt’s share of searches among tile cutter brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.4% to 3% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Montolit worldwide fell 19.4% over 12 measured months, from 3.6K to 2.9K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kobalt’s and Montolit’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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