Rikon vs WEN:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, WEN had more branded searches than Rikon among benchtop jointer brands worldwide. WEN had about 3,490 branded searches, while Rikon had 590. WEN made up 7.7% of all benchtop jointer brand searches we track, and Rikon accounted for 1.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about benchtop jointer brands, WEN appeared in four of the five answers and Rikon in one. WEN was mentioned before Rikon in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
WEN, about 6 searches for every 1 for Rikon
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Top benchtop jointer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, WEN was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Rikon was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. WEN was listed before Rikon in every answer.
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.
Wahuda Tools5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- WEN4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cutech4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Grizzly3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Rikon1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Jet0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which benchtop jointer brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best benchtop jointer brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best benchtop jointer brand for straightening boards?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best benchtop jointer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“small jointer”
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 20, 2026.
Is Rikon or WEN more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Rikon and WEN by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six benchtop jointer brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for WEN, Rikon. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Grizzly | Jet | WEN | Cutech | Rikon | Wahuda Tools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 66.4% | 16.3% | 10% | 4.7% | 2% | 0.62% |
| Nov 2025 | 64.5% | 15.8% | 11.9% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 0.84% |
| Dec 2025 | 70.6% | 11.5% | 10.9% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 68.8% | 13.8% | 10.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 0.68% |
| Feb 2026 | 70.3% | 14% | 8.9% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 0.59% |
| Mar 2026 | 73.6% | 12% | 7.8% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 0.56% |
| Apr 2026 | 74.4% | 12.1% | 7.5% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 0.46% |
| May 2026 | 75.9% | 10.1% | 7.8% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 0.41% |
| Jun 2026 | 74% | 12.1% | 7.6% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 0.56% |
| Jul 2026 | 74% | 12.1% | 7.8% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 0.56% |
| Aug 2026 | 66.6% | 19.9% | 7% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 0.62% |
| Sep 2026 | 73.3% | 12% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 0.62% |
How has the Rikon and WEN comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- WEN was ahead of Rikon in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rikon’s share of searches among benchtop jointer brands worldwide moved from 2% to 1.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 590.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, WEN’s share of searches among benchtop jointer brands worldwide moved from 10% to 7.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5K to 3.5K.
How did search popularity change for benchtop jointer brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, WEN gained share of searches among benchtop jointer brands worldwide, from 7% to 7.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Rikon worldwide fell 41% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 590 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Rikon’s and WEN’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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