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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 12% of all New Zealand leaf blower brand searches, placing DeWalt fifth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about leaf blower brands, DeWalt appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

DeWalt is the fifth most searched of 7 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. RyobiShare of searches 27.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  2. MakitaShare of searches 20.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  3. StihlShare of searches 18.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  4. HusqvarnaShare of searches 14.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  5. DeWaltShare of searches 12%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th

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Top leaf blower brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, DeWalt was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. DeWalt is the fifth most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Stihl1st
  2. Makita2nd
  3. Ryobi3rd
  4. Husqvarna4th
  5. DeWalt5th
  6. Milwaukee6th
  7. ECHO–

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
  • Ryobi4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Makita4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Husqvarna2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • DeWalt2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Milwaukee1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • ECHO0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.

Which leaf blower brands compete with DeWalt?

DeWalt against leaf blower brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Ryobi, Makita, Stihl, Husqvarna, DeWalt, Milwaukee. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthRyobiMakitaStihlHusqvarnaDeWaltMilwaukeeECHO
Oct 202525.3%18.4%19.8%21.3%10.5%4.5%0.25%
Nov 202529.4%15.8%20.2%17.6%12.5%4.2%0.24%
Dec 202531.6%17.2%21%16%10%4%0.26%
Jan 202628.6%17.8%22.1%17.3%10.3%3.6%0.26%
Feb 202625.2%18.3%23%18.1%10.8%4.5%0.23%
Mar 202627%18.6%20.1%17.9%11.3%4.8%0.25%
Apr 202625.8%19%21%18.2%11.2%4.6%0.22%
May 202621.3%19.7%24%17.6%11.4%5.8%0.3%
Jun 202622.3%20.4%20.7%15.9%14.1%6.4%0.27%
Jul 202623%20.4%21.8%16.2%12.1%6.2%0.24%
Aug 202624.8%19.4%20%14.6%12.8%8.2%0.26%
Sep 202627.9%20.8%18.6%14.4%12%5.9%0.28%

  1. 1.Ryobi

    27.9%

    Held 1st. 13.9K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +3.1 points.

  2. 2.Makita

    20.8%

    Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 10.4K estimated branded searches, +16.9% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.

  3. 3.Stihl

    18.6%

    Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 9.3K estimated branded searches, +1.6% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.

  4. 4.Husqvarna

    14.4%

    Held 4th. 7.2K estimated branded searches, +7.3% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  5. 5.DeWalt

    12%

    Held 5th. 6K estimated branded searches, +2% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.

  6. 6.Milwaukee

    5.9%

    Held 6th. 3K estimated branded searches, -21.3% vs prior month. Share -2.3 points.

  7. 7.ECHO

    0.28%

    Held 7th. 140 estimated branded searches, +16.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

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How has branded search demand for DeWalt changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 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 leaf blower brands in New Zealand increased from 10.5% to 12%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among leaf blower brands in New Zealand peaked at 14.1% in June 2026 and was lowest at 10% in December 2025.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand leaf blower brands in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Makita overtook Stihl to rank 2nd among leaf blower brands in New Zealand, with 20.8% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Ryobi gained share of searches among leaf blower brands in New Zealand, from 24.8% to 27.9%.

  3. In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among leaf blower brands in New Zealand, from 8.2% to 5.9%.

  4. In September 2026, Stihl lost share of searches among leaf blower brands in New Zealand, from 20% to 18.6%.

  5. In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among leaf blower brands in New Zealand, from 12.8% to 12%.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for ECHO in New Zealand rose 16.7% over 12 measured months, from 120 to 140 in September 2026.

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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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does DeWalt compete?

DeWalt is ranked in 99 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Power tool brands2nd of 923.4%Show ranking
Handheld vacuum brands2nd of 714.3%Show ranking
Cordless chainsaw brands5th of 611.6%Show ranking
Leaf blower brands5th of 712%Shown above
Portable heater brands2nd of 619.4%Show ranking
Stone saw brands3rd of 619.3%Show ranking
Cut off saw brands2nd of 720.1%Show ranking
Chuck key brands2nd of 544.7%Show ranking
Air blower brands4th of 617.2%Show ranking
Cordless blower brands4th of 417.8%Show ranking
Pruning saw brands3rd of 824.4%Show ranking
Hedge cutter brands4th of 415.5%Show ranking
Saw stand brands2nd of 525.7%Show ranking
Skill saw brands2nd of 425.7%Show ranking
Drop saw brands2nd of 426%Show ranking
Hand sander brands3rd of 618.9%Show ranking
Orbital sander brands3rd of 619%Show ranking
Palm sander brands3rd of 620.2%Show ranking
Earth auger brands4th of 818%Show ranking
Biscuit joiner brands3rd of 618.1%Show ranking
Reciprocating saw brands2nd of 628.9%Show ranking
Compound miter saw brands2nd of 629.3%Show ranking
Cordless roofing nailer brands3rd of 619.1%Show ranking
Cordless sander brands3rd of 421.9%Show ranking
Power screwdriver brands3rd of 519.2%Show ranking
Drywall sander brands2nd of 722%Show ranking
Impact wrench brands3rd of 521.5%Show ranking
Panel saw brands2nd of 630.4%Show ranking
Hot glue gun brands3rd of 719.3%Show ranking
Power washer brands3rd of 819.7%Show ranking
Cordless angle grinder brands3rd of 522.2%Show ranking
Staple gun brands3rd of 620.1%Show ranking
Cordless screwdriver brands3rd of 520.3%Show ranking
Brushless drill brands3rd of 420.4%Show ranking
Cable stapler brands3rd of 420.4%Show ranking
Combi drill brands3rd of 420.4%Show ranking
Cordless grease gun brands3rd of 420.4%Show ranking
Cordless stapler brands3rd of 420.4%Show ranking
Drill driver brands3rd of 420.4%Show ranking
Narrow crown stapler brands3rd of 420.4%Show ranking
Belt sander brands3rd of 523.5%Show ranking
SDS drill brands3rd of 521%Show ranking
Power drill brands3rd of 421.1%Show ranking
Tire inflator brands3rd of 421.1%Show ranking
Cordless Sawzall brands3rd of 521.2%Show ranking
Cordless chop saw brands2nd of 334.5%Show ranking
Portable band saw brands2nd of 334.5%Show ranking
Dust extractor brands2nd of 822.7%Show ranking
Tile cutter brands3rd of 622.9%Show ranking
Air nailer brands2nd of 824.2%Show ranking
Pipe cutter brands2nd of 725%Show ranking
Backpack sprayer brands3rd of 725.1%Show ranking
Cable cutter brands2nd of 425.6%Show ranking
Laser level brands2nd of 534.3%Show ranking
SDS Max brands2nd of 526.3%Show ranking
Tool belt brands2nd of 826.6%Show ranking
Cordless planer brands2nd of 330.6%Show ranking
Bench saw brands1st of 442.7%Show ranking
Tool bag brands2nd of 627.2%Show ranking
Toolbox brands2nd of 627.3%Show ranking
Framing nail gun brands2nd of 627.5%Show ranking
Die grinder bits brands2nd of 530.9%Show ranking
Grinder blades brands2nd of 631.5%Show ranking
Variable speed grinder brands2nd of 331.7%Show ranking
Lawn edger brands1st of 854%Show ranking
Chasing machine brands2nd of 628.7%Show ranking
Cordless buffer brands2nd of 428.8%Show ranking
Caulking gun brands2nd of 629%Show ranking
Keyless chuck brands2nd of 629.2%Show ranking
Pop rivet gun brands2nd of 429.3%Show ranking
Roto hammer brands2nd of 429.3%Show ranking
Breaker hammer brands2nd of 429.3%Show ranking
Chipping hammer brands2nd of 429.3%Show ranking
Right angle drill brands2nd of 329.3%Show ranking
Power inverter brands2nd of 630%Show ranking
Router circle jig brands2nd of 435.2%Show ranking
Wall chaser machine brands2nd of 431.1%Show ranking
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Router collet brands2nd of 436.7%Show ranking
PEX crimper brands2nd of 432.2%Show ranking
Demolition hammer brands2nd of 335.4%Show ranking
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Weed sprayer brands2nd of 336.4%Show ranking
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Drill bits brands1st of 459.5%Show ranking
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Tin snips brands1st of 675.8%Show ranking
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