How popular isBosch?
In September 2026, people searched for Bosch by name about 14,400 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 0.07% of all New Zealand brush cutter brand searches, placing Bosch fourth out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about brush cutter brands, Bosch did not appear in any of the answers.
Bosch is the fourth most searched of 5 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
MakitaShare of searches 52.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
StihlShare of searches 46.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
ECHOShare of searches 0.72%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
BoschShare of searches 0.07%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
GreenworksShare of searches 0.07%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top brush cutter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bosch did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Stihl1st
ECHO2nd
Makita3rd
Greenworks4th
Bosch–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Stihl5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
ECHO3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Makita2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Greenworks1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bosch0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about brush cutter brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which brush cutter brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best brush cutter brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best brush cutter brand in New Zealand for thick weeds?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best brush cutter”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“brush cutter for weeds”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which brush cutter brands compete with Bosch?
Share of searches by month for Makita, Stihl, Bosch. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | Stihl | ECHO | Bosch | Greenworks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.2% | 51% | 0.66% | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.5% | 55.5% | 0.73% | 0.13% | 0.07% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.7% | 55.4% | 0.73% | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.6% | 55.6% | 0.59% | 0.13% | 0.07% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.4% | 55.9% | 0.59% | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.2% | 51% | 0.66% | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.9% | 51.4% | 0.51% | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 43.2% | 56.1% | 0.59% | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 48% | 51.5% | 0.51% | 0.07% | 0% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.9% | 51.4% | 0.51% | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.6% | 51.8% | 0.5% | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.9% | 46.2% | 0.72% | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 52.9% | 8.1K | +22.7% | +5.4 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 46.2% | 7.1K | -1.5% | -5.6 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 0.72% | 110 | +57.1% | +0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.07% | 10 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.07% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Makita52.9%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +5.4 points.
2.
Stihl46.2%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 7.1K estimated branded searches, -1.5% vs prior month. Share -5.6 points.
3.
ECHO0.72%
Held 3rd. 110 estimated branded searches, +57.1% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
4.
Bosch0.07%
Held 4th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.07%
Held 5th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Bosch and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Bosch
31 comparisons
- Bosch vs Fisher & Paykel
- Bosch vs Haier
- Bosch vs Smeg
- Bosch vs Samsung
- Bosch vs Westinghouse
- Bosch vs LG
- Beko vs Bosch
- Bosch vs Mitsubishi Electric
- Bosch vs Liebherr
- Bosch vs Hisense
- Bosch vs Breville
- Bosch vs KitchenAid
- Bosch vs Rain-X
- Bosch vs Tridon
- Bosch vs Trico
- Bosch vs Sharp
- BISSELL vs Bosch
- Bosch vs Dreame
- Bosch vs Dyson
- Bosch vs Electrolux
- Bosch vs iRobot
- Bosch vs Miele
- Bosch vs Roborock
- Bosch vs Shark
- ASKO vs Bosch
- Bosch vs Gerni
- Bosch vs Karcher
- Bosch vs Nilfisk
- Bosch vs Panasonic
- Bosch vs Metabo
- AEG vs Bosch
How has branded search demand for Bosch changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Bosch in New Zealand held steady, from 14.1K to 14.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bosch’s share of searches among brush cutter brands in New Zealand held steady at 0.07%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand brush cutter brands in September 2026?
3 changes

In September 2026, Makita overtook Stihl to become the leader among brush cutter brands in New Zealand, with 52.9% of the searches.

In September 2026, Stihl lost share of searches among brush cutter brands in New Zealand, from 51.8% to 46.2%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for ECHO in New Zealand rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 110 in September 2026.
How are Bosch’s branded searches counted?
74 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bosch’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.
- bosch 10kg washing machine
- bosch aerotwin
- bosch air blower
- bosch belt sander
- bosch bench saw
- bosch biscuit joiner
- bosch breaker hammer
- bosch brush cutter
- bosch caulking gun
- bosch chipping hammer
- bosch chuck key
- bosch clothes dryer
- bosch compound miter saw
- bosch condenser tumble dryer
- bosch convection oven
- bosch cooktop
- bosch cordless angle grinder
- bosch cordless sawzall
- bosch cordless screwdriver
- bosch counter depth refrigerator
- bosch demolition hammer
- bosch dishdrawer
- bosch dishwasher
- bosch double oven
- bosch double wall oven
- bosch drill bits
- bosch dryer
- bosch dust extractor
- bosch freestanding oven
- bosch fridge
- bosch fridge freezer
- bosch front loader
- bosch glue gun
- bosch grass trimmer
- bosch green laser
- bosch grinder blades
- bosch hand blender
- bosch hand sander
- bosch impact wrench
- bosch inbuilt oven
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