Stanley vs WEN:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Stanley and WEN were level in searches among workbench brands worldwide, with an estimated 320 versus 310 branded searches, at 0.92% and 0.89% of the total. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about workbench brands, WEN appeared in two of the four answers and Stanley in none.
Who do people search for more?
Stanley and WEN are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
WEN, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Stanley in 0
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Top workbench brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, WEN was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Stanley 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Husky3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Sjöbergs3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Gladiator3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Seville Classics2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- WEN2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Kobalt1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
WORX1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Keter0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Black+Decker0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Stanley0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about workbench brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which workbench brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best workbench brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best workbench brand for a workshop?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“workbench for garage”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“folding workbench”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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 Stanley or WEN more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Stanley and WEN by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 workbench brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Stanley, WEN. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Husky | Sjöbergs | Kobalt | Keter | Gladiator | WORX | Seville Classics | Black+Decker | Sealey | Stanley | WEN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.7% | 24.1% | 9.5% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.92% |
| Nov 2025 | 50.9% | 18.3% | 12.4% | 5.4% | 4.3% | 2% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.63% |
| Dec 2025 | 47% | 16.9% | 18.8% | 5% | 4% | 1.8% | 2% | 1.5% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Jan 2026 | 53.9% | 15.8% | 13.2% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.77% | 0.79% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.7% | 25.7% | 10.9% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 1% | 2% | 1.2% | 1% | 0.67% | 0.67% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.5% | 22.3% | 11.6% | 8% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.96% | 0.88% | 0.91% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.9% | 23.2% | 10.6% | 8.3% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.91% | 0.91% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 42.2% | 21.8% | 14% | 7.8% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.81% | 0.86% | 0.99% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.5% | 17% | 20.1% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.82% | 0.82% | 0.93% |
| Jul 2026 | 50.3% | 17.3% | 14.4% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.68% | 0.68% | 0.97% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.8% | 19.7% | 15.4% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.78% | 0.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.3% | 18.9% | 14.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.92% | 0.89% |
How has the Stanley and WEN comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: WEN took it in January 2026, Stanley took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stanley’s share of searches among workbench brands worldwide moved from 1.2% to 0.92%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 390 to 320.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, WEN’s share of searches among workbench brands worldwide moved from 0.92% to 0.89%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 310.
How did search popularity change for workbench brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Stanley rose from 11th to 10th among workbench brands worldwide.
In September 2026, WEN fell from 10th to 11th among workbench brands worldwide.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Stanley’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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