RIDGID vs Yost:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, RIDGID had more branded searches than Yost among bench vise brands worldwide. RIDGID had about 40,500 branded searches, while Yost had 590. RIDGID made up 11.1% of all bench vise brand searches we track, and Yost accounted for 0.16%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Is RIDGID or Yost more popular in search?
Compare the bench vise brands people buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of searches by month for RIDGID, Yost. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Craftsman | RIDGID | Bessey | Wilton | Irwin | Yost | HEUER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 80.1% | 10.8% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.29% | 0.12% |
| Nov 2025 | 78.5% | 12.9% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.32% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 81.7% | 11% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.27% | 0.12% |
| Jan 2026 | 81.7% | 11% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.27% | 0.13% |
| Feb 2026 | 86.3% | 7.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.21% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 87% | 7.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1% | 0.17% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 84.2% | 9.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.11% |
| May 2026 | 85% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.17% | 0.09% |
| Jun 2026 | 85.5% | 9.4% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.17% | 0.09% |
| Jul 2026 | 85.9% | 9.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.17% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 85.8% | 9.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.17% | 0.11% |
| Sep 2026 | 82.8% | 11.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.16% | 0.14% |
How has the RIDGID and Yost comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- RIDGID was ahead of Yost in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, RIDGID’s share of searches among bench vise brands worldwide moved from 10.8% to 11.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.1K to 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Yost’s share of searches among bench vise brands worldwide moved from 0.29% to 0.16%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 590.
How did search popularity change for bench vise brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, RIDGID gained share of searches among bench vise brands worldwide, from 9.4% to 11.1%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Yost worldwide fell 33% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 590 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using RIDGID’s and Yost’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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