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OSG vs Tracey:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Tracey had more branded searches than OSG among taps and dies brands worldwide. Tracey had about 27,100 branded searches, while OSG had 2,900. Tracey made up 21.2% of all taps and dies brand searches we track, and OSG accounted for 2.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about taps and dies brands, OSG appeared in three of the four answers and Tracey in none.

Among taps and dies brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Tracey, about 9 searches for every 1 for OSG

Tracey 27.1K searchesOSG 2.9K searches

Who does AI mention more?

OSG, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Tracey in 0

OSG in 3 of 4Tracey in 0 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

OSG, the only one of the two named

OSG first in 3Tracey never named

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Top taps and dies brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, OSG was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Tracey did not appear in any of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. OSG1st
  2. GearWrench2nd
  3. YAMAWA3rd
  4. Guhring4th
  5. Irwin5th
  6. Tracey–
  7. Sealey–
  8. Vermont American–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • GearWrench3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Irwin3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • OSG3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Guhring2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • YAMAWA2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Tracey0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Sealey0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Vermont American0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which taps and dies brand should I buy?”

    1. 1GearWrench
    2. 2Irwin
    3. 3OSG

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best taps and dies brands?”

    1. 1OSG
    2. 2YAMAWA
    3. 3Guhring
    4. 4GearWrench
    5. 5Irwin

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best taps and dies brand for thread cutting?”

    1. 1OSG
    2. 2YAMAWA
    3. 3Guhring
    4. 4GearWrench
    5. 5Irwin

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “tap and die set”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “metric tap set”

    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 OSG or Tracey more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for OSG and Tracey by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight taps and dies brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

    OSG and Tracey among taps and dies brands worldwide, by month

    Share of searches by month for Tracey, OSG. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthGearWrenchGuhringTraceySealeyIrwinOSGYAMAWAVermont American
    Oct 202537.5%25.1%16.8%11.2%5%2.4%1.4%0.45%
    Nov 202544.8%20.1%16.4%11%4%1.9%1.4%0.44%
    Dec 202545.7%20.5%16.8%9.1%4.1%2%1.4%0.45%
    Jan 202644.8%20.1%16.4%11%4%1.9%1.4%0.36%
    Feb 202639.8%21.8%17.9%11.9%4.3%2.3%1.5%0.39%
    Mar 202636.6%24.5%20%10.9%4%2.1%1.4%0.44%
    Apr 202639.8%21.8%17.9%11.9%4.3%2.3%1.5%0.39%
    May 202640%21.9%17.9%12%4.4%1.9%1.5%0.39%
    Jun 202640.2%22%18%12%3.6%2.4%1.5%0.32%
    Jul 202634%22.7%22.7%12.4%3.7%2.4%1.6%0.4%
    Aug 202641.2%18.5%22.5%10.1%3.7%2.4%1.3%0.4%
    Sep 202638.7%21.2%21.2%11.6%3.4%2.3%1.3%0.38%

    How has the OSG and Tracey comparison changed over the last 12 months?

    3 findings
    • Tracey was ahead of OSG in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OSG’s share of searches among taps and dies brands worldwide moved from 2.4% to 2.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.2K to 2.9K.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tracey’s share of searches among taps and dies brands worldwide moved from 16.8% to 21.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 27.1K.

    How did search popularity change for taps and dies brands worldwide in September 2026?

    2 changes

    1. In September 2026, Guhring overtook Tracey to rank 2nd among taps and dies brands worldwide, with 21.2% of the searches.

    2. In September 2026, Tracey lost share of searches among taps and dies brands worldwide, from 22.5% to 21.2%.

    How are branded searches counted?

    3 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using OSG’s and Tracey’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.

    OSG

    2 branded search terms

    • osg taps
    • osg tools

    Tracey

    1 branded search term

    • tracey

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