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 19% of all New Zealand orbital sander brand searches, placing DeWalt third out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about orbital sander brands, DeWalt appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the six.
DeWalt is the third most searched of 6 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
MakitaShare of searches 33.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
RyobiShare of searches 27.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
DeWaltShare of searches 19%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
FestoolShare of searches 10.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
MilwaukeeShare of searches 9.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top orbital sander brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, DeWalt was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. DeWalt is the fifth most recommended of the six.
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.
- Makita4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bosch4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Ryobi3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- DeWalt2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Festool2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Milwaukee2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about orbital sander brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which orbital sander brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best orbital sander brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best orbital sander brand in New Zealand for wood sanding?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sander for wood”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cordless orbital sander”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which orbital sander brands compete with DeWalt?
Share of searches by month for Makita, Ryobi, DeWalt, Festool, Milwaukee. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | Ryobi | DeWalt | Festool | Milwaukee | Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.1% | 27.5% | 19.5% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 0.58% |
| Nov 2025 | 28% | 33.8% | 22.6% | 6.7% | 8.4% | 0.48% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.4% | 36.7% | 18.2% | 6.1% | 7.9% | 0.63% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.3% | 32.6% | 19.2% | 6.9% | 7.3% | 0.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.3% | 27.5% | 20% | 8.7% | 9.1% | 0.47% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.9% | 30% | 19.3% | 9.3% | 8.9% | 0.55% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.8% | 27.9% | 19.7% | 7.8% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| May 2026 | 34.9% | 22.9% | 20.5% | 9.6% | 11.5% | 0.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.7% | 22.6% | 23% | 10% | 11.1% | 0.56% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.3% | 23.2% | 20.4% | 10.6% | 11% | 0.59% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.7% | 25.4% | 21.1% | 8.5% | 13.8% | 0.52% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.2% | 27.3% | 19% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.57% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 33.2% | 10K | +20% | +2.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 27.3% | 8.2K | +19.4% | +1.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 19% | 5.7K | 0% | -2.1 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 10.1% | 3K | +33.2% | +1.7 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 9.8% | 3K | -21.3% | -4 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.57% | 170 | +21.4% | 0 points |
1.
Makita33.2%
Held 1st. 10K estimated branded searches, +20% vs prior month. Share +2.5 points.
2.
Ryobi27.3%
Held 2nd. 8.2K estimated branded searches, +19.4% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.
3.
DeWalt19%
Held 3rd. 5.7K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.1 points.
4.
Festool10.1%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 3K estimated branded searches, +33.2% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
9.8%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 3K estimated branded searches, -21.3% vs prior month. Share -4 points.
6.
Bosch0.57%
Held 6th. 170 estimated branded searches, +21.4% vs prior month. Share 0 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
- DeWalt vs Miele
- DeWalt vs Knipex
- DeWalt vs Stanley
- DeWalt vs Hilti
- DeWalt vs Triton
- Carbatec vs DeWalt
- DeWalt vs Fuller
- DeWalt vs Leatherman
- DeWalt vs Goldair
- DeWalt vs Kincrome
- DeWalt vs Gorilla Glue
- DeWalt vs Thor
- DeWalt vs Fiskars
- DeWalt vs Senco
- DeWalt vs Honda Power Equipment
- DeWalt vs Paslode
- DeWalt vs ToughBuilt
- DeWalt vs Veto Pro Pac
- Black+Decker vs DeWalt
- Badger Tool Belts vs DeWalt
- DeWalt vs Silky
- Buckaroo vs DeWalt
- Bahco vs DeWalt
- DeWalt vs OX Tools
- DeWalt vs Sutton Tools
- CLC vs DeWalt
- DeWalt vs Rapid
- DeWalt vs Solo
- DeWalt vs RUPES
- DeWalt vs Metabo
- DeWalt vs Tactix
- DeWalt vs Midwest Snips
- DeWalt vs RIDGID
- DeWalt vs Shark
- DeWalt vs Full Boar
- DeWalt vs Projecta
- DeWalt vs Irwin
- DeWalt vs ECHO
- DeWalt vs Tajima
- DeWalt vs Stanley
- DeWalt vs Victron Energy
- DeWalt vs FLEX
- DeWalt vs Kreg
- DeWalt vs Wiss
- DeWalt vs Leica Geosystems
- DeWalt vs Sigma
- Bosch Professional vs DeWalt
- DeWalt vs Mirka
- DeWalt vs Occidental Leather
- DeWalt vs Rothenberger
- ARS vs DeWalt
- DeWalt vs Honda
- DeWalt vs Rubi
- DeWalt vs Felco
- DeWalt vs PFERD
- DeWalt vs Enerdrive
- DeWalt vs Diamondback Toolbelts
- Arrow vs DeWalt
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 orbital sander brands in New Zealand peaked at 23% in June 2026 and was lowest at 18.2% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand orbital sander brands in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Festool overtook Milwaukee to rank 4th among orbital sander brands in New Zealand, with 10.1% of the searches.
In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among orbital sander brands in New Zealand, from 30.7% to 33.2%.
In September 2026, Ryobi gained share of searches among orbital sander brands in New Zealand, from 25.4% to 27.3%.
In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among orbital sander brands in New Zealand, from 13.8% to 9.8%.
In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among orbital sander brands in New Zealand, from 21.1% to 19%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Bosch in New Zealand rose 21.4% over 12 measured months, from 140 to 170 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.
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