How popular isARS?
In September 2026, people searched for ARS by name about 60 times in New Zealand, a 20% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.19% of all New Zealand pruning saw brand searches, placing ARS seventh out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pruning saw brands, ARS appeared in three of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the eight.
ARS is the seventh most searched of 8 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
MakitaShare of searches 37.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
StihlShare of searches 32.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
DeWaltShare of searches 24.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
FiskarsShare of searches 2.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
ARSShare of searches 0.19%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top pruning saw brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ARS was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. ARS is the third most recommended of the eight.
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.
Silky5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bahco5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Stihl3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Fiskars3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- ARS3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Felco3 of 5Named in 3 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
- DeWalt0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about pruning saw brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pruning saw brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pruning saw brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pruning saw brand in New Zealand for garden pruning?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pruning saw nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hand pruning saw”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which pruning saw brands compete with ARS?
Share of searches by month for Makita, Stihl, DeWalt, Fiskars, ARS. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | Stihl | DeWalt | Fiskars | Silky | Bahco | ARS | Felco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33.5% | 38.7% | 21.4% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Nov 2025 | 28.4% | 41.1% | 25% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 0.93% | 0.23% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.7% | 42.7% | 19.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.33% | 0.23% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.1% | 42.8% | 20.3% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.13% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.3% | 41.9% | 22% | 2.4% | 1% | 1.1% | 0.17% | 0.13% |
| Mar 2026 | 32.7% | 37.9% | 23.8% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.28% | 0.14% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.5% | 37.9% | 23% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.18% | 0.11% |
| May 2026 | 31.7% | 39.2% | 23.4% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.19% | 0.16% |
| Jun 2026 | 33.5% | 32.6% | 28.3% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.27% | 0.23% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.9% | 33.4% | 26% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 0.28% | 0.24% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.8% | 32.8% | 26.2% | 3% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.27% | 0.23% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.1% | 32.8% | 24.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.19% | 0.15% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 37.1% | 12K | +14.3% | +2.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 32.8% | 10.6K | +7.4% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 24.4% | 7.9K | 0% | -1.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.8% | 920 | +3.4% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.3% | 420 | -2.3% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.2% | 390 | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.19% | 60 | -25% | -0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.15% | 50 | -28.6% | -0.1 points |
1.
Makita37.1%
Held 1st. 12K estimated branded searches, +14.3% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.
2.
Stihl32.8%
Held 2nd. 10.6K estimated branded searches, +7.4% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.
DeWalt24.4%
Held 3rd. 7.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.8 points.
4.
Fiskars2.8%
Held 4th. 920 estimated branded searches, +3.4% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.
Silky1.3%
Held 5th. 420 estimated branded searches, -2.3% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.
Bahco1.2%
Held 6th. 390 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
7.
ARS0.19%
Held 7th. 60 estimated branded searches, -25% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
8.
Felco0.15%
Held 8th. 50 estimated branded searches, -28.6% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for ARS changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for ARS in New Zealand rose from 50 to 60.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ARS’s share of searches among pruning saw brands in New Zealand held steady, from 0.17% to 0.19%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand pruning saw brands in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among pruning saw brands in New Zealand, from 34.8% to 37.1%.
In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among pruning saw brands in New Zealand, from 26.2% to 24.4%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Bahco in New Zealand rose 50% over 12 measured months, from 260 to 390 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Silky in New Zealand rose 23.5% over 12 measured months, from 340 to 420 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for ARS in New Zealand rose 20% over 12 measured months, from 50 to 60 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Fiskars in New Zealand fell 18.6% over 12 measured months, from 1.1K to 920 in September 2026.
How are ARS’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ARS’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- ars pruners
- ars pruning saw
- ars secateurs
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Where does ARS compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pruning saw brands | 7th of 8 | 0.19% | Shown above |
| Hedge shears brands | 4th of 4 | 3.2% | Show ranking |
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