Makita vs Metabo HPT:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Makita had more branded searches than Metabo HPT among cordless roofing nailer brands worldwide. Makita had about 1 million branded searches, while Metabo HPT had 27,100. Makita made up 23.6% of all cordless roofing nailer brand searches we track, and Metabo HPT accounted for 0.64%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cordless roofing nailer brands, Metabo HPT appeared in four of the five answers and Makita in none.
Who do people search for more?
Makita, about 37 searches for every 1 for Metabo HPT
Who does AI mention more?
Metabo HPT, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Makita in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Metabo HPT, the only one of the two named
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Top cordless roofing nailer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Metabo HPT was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one 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.
Milwaukee5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Metabo HPT4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Paslode1 of 5Named in 1 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
RIDGID0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about cordless roofing nailer brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cordless roofing nailer brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cordless roofing nailer brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cordless roofing nailer brand for roofing jobs?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“roofing nail gun”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best roofing nailer”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Makita or Metabo HPT more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Makita and Metabo HPT by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven cordless roofing nailer brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Makita, Metabo HPT. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milwaukee | Makita | DeWalt | Ryobi | RIDGID | Metabo HPT | Paslode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.6% | 27.9% | 13.4% | 12.7% | 0.66% | 0.24% | 0.44% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.8% | 26.1% | 15% | 16.8% | 0.74% | 0.22% | 0.33% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.2% | 23.4% | 16.2% | 14.8% | 0.8% | 0.24% | 0.29% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.2% | 23.2% | 15.9% | 16.2% | 0.96% | 0.29% | 0.35% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.8% | 23.6% | 16.5% | 13.7% | 0.81% | 0.3% | 0.36% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.5% | 25.7% | 14.9% | 17.3% | 0.9% | 0.27% | 0.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.2% | 22.6% | 15.5% | 18% | 0.93% | 0.28% | 0.42% |
| May 2026 | 41.5% | 22.6% | 15.3% | 19% | 0.92% | 0.27% | 0.41% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.2% | 22.4% | 15.2% | 19.7% | 0.91% | 0.33% | 0.33% |
| Jul 2026 | 46% | 20.4% | 13.8% | 18% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.37% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.7% | 23.2% | 15.7% | 16.7% | 0.95% | 0.35% | 0.35% |
| Sep 2026 | 43% | 23.6% | 15.8% | 15.5% | 0.95% | 0.64% | 0.43% |
How has the Makita and Metabo HPT comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Makita was ahead of Metabo HPT in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among cordless roofing nailer brands worldwide moved from 27.9% to 23.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.4M to 1M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Metabo HPT’s share of searches among cordless roofing nailer brands worldwide moved from 0.24% to 0.64%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 27.1K.
How did search popularity change for cordless roofing nailer brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Metabo HPT worldwide rose 124% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 27.1K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Makita worldwide fell 28.5% over 12 measured months, from 1.4M to 1M in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Makita’s and Metabo HPT’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.
Makita
4 branded search terms
- makita
- makita battery
- makita drill
- makita tool
Metabo HPT
1 branded search term
- metabo hpt
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