How popular isDeWalt?
In September 2026, people searched for DeWalt by name about 21,400 times in New Zealand, a 32.4% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 20.4% of all New Zealand drill driver brand searches, placing DeWalt third out of four brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about drill driver brands, DeWalt appeared in all answers and was the second most recommended of the four.
DeWalt is the third most searched of 4 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
MakitaShare of searches 37.1%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
RyobiShare of searches 30.5%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
DeWaltShare of searches 20.4%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
MilwaukeeShare of searches 12%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top drill driver brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, DeWalt appeared in all four answers. DeWalt is the second most recommended of the four.
Most recommended by AI
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Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which drill driver brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best drill driver brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best drill driver brand in New Zealand for home projects?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“impact drill driver”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best drill driver”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which drill driver brands compete with DeWalt?
Share of searches by month for Makita, Ryobi, DeWalt, Milwaukee. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | Ryobi | DeWalt | Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.8% | 30.4% | 20.8% | 10.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 29.9% | 36.9% | 23.6% | 9.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 32.4% | 40.1% | 18.4% | 9.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 36% | 35.3% | 20.2% | 8.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.5% | 30% | 21.7% | 10.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.9% | 33.6% | 20.9% | 10.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.8% | 30.3% | 21.2% | 10.7% |
| May 2026 | 38.8% | 25.4% | 22% | 13.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.3% | 25.2% | 25.2% | 13.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.6% | 25.7% | 22.3% | 13.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.6% | 27.8% | 22.1% | 16.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.1% | 30.5% | 20.4% | 12% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 37.1% | 9.1K | +19.7% | +3.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30.5% | 7.5K | +19.1% | +2.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 20.4% | 5K | 0% | -1.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 12% | 3K | -21.3% | -4.5 points |
1.
Makita37.1%
Held 1st. 9.1K estimated branded searches, +19.7% vs prior month. Share +3.5 points.
2.
Ryobi30.5%
Held 2nd. 7.5K estimated branded searches, +19.1% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.
3.
DeWalt20.4%
Held 3rd. 5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
12%
Held 4th. 3K estimated branded searches, -21.3% vs prior month. Share -4.5 points.
Compare popularity between DeWalt and its closest rivals
Every comparison with DeWalt
71 comparisons
- DeWalt vs Makita
- DeWalt vs Ryobi
- DeWalt vs Milwaukee
- DeWalt vs Dyson
- DeWalt vs Ozito
- DeWalt vs Eufy
- DeWalt vs Husqvarna
- DeWalt vs Stihl
- De'Longhi vs DeWalt
- BISSELL vs DeWalt
- DeWalt vs HiKOKI
- DeWalt vs Festool
- DeWalt vs Karcher
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- DeWalt vs Stanley
- DeWalt vs Hilti
- DeWalt vs Triton
- Carbatec vs DeWalt
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- DeWalt vs Fiskars
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- DeWalt vs Shark
- DeWalt vs Full Boar
- DeWalt vs Projecta
- DeWalt vs Irwin
- DeWalt vs ECHO
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- DeWalt vs Kreg
- DeWalt vs Wiss
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How has branded search demand for DeWalt changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for DeWalt in New Zealand rose from 16.2K to 21.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among drill driver brands in New Zealand peaked at 25.2% in June 2026 and was lowest at 18.4% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand drill driver brands in September 2026?
4 changes
In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among drill driver brands in New Zealand, from 33.6% to 37.1%.
In September 2026, Ryobi gained share of searches among drill driver brands in New Zealand, from 27.8% to 30.5%.
In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among drill driver brands in New Zealand, from 16.6% to 12%.
In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among drill driver brands in New Zealand, from 22.1% to 20.4%.
How are DeWalt’s branded searches counted?
20 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DeWalt’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.
- dewalt
- dewalt battery
- dewalt blower
- dewalt chainsaw
- dewalt drill
- dewalt drop saw
- dewalt grass trimmer
- dewalt grinder
- dewalt impact wrench
- dewalt laser
- dewalt laser level
- dewalt multi tool
- dewalt planer
- dewalt redemption
- dewalt router
- dewalt sander
- dewalt table saw
- dewalt tool box
- dewalt tools
- dewalt vacuum
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