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 19.2% of all New Zealand power screwdriver brand searches, placing DeWalt third out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about power screwdriver brands, DeWalt appeared in two of the four answers and was the fourth most recommended of the five.
DeWalt is the third most searched of 5 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
RyobiShare of searches 32.2%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
MakitaShare of searches 31.2%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
DeWaltShare of searches 19.2%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
MilwaukeeShare of searches 11.3%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
BoschShare of searches 6.2%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top power screwdriver brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, DeWalt was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. DeWalt is the fourth most recommended of the five.
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.
- Bosch4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Makita3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Ryobi2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- DeWalt2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Milwaukee2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about power screwdriver brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which power screwdriver brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best power screwdriver brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best power screwdriver brand in New Zealand for quick assembly?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best power screwdriver”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cordless screwdriver nz”
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 power screwdriver brands compete with DeWalt?
Share of searches by month for Ryobi, Makita, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Bosch. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ryobi | Makita | DeWalt | Milwaukee | Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.9% | 30.8% | 19.6% | 10.3% | 7.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 37.8% | 24.7% | 22.4% | 9.2% | 6% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.4% | 27% | 17.7% | 8.7% | 5.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.3% | 30.3% | 19.2% | 8.1% | 6% |
| Feb 2026 | 30.7% | 31.8% | 20.8% | 10.4% | 6.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.1% | 29.7% | 20.2% | 10.2% | 5.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.7% | 31.8% | 20.2% | 10.2% | 6.3% |
| May 2026 | 26.4% | 31.9% | 20.9% | 13% | 7.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 26.2% | 30% | 24% | 12.6% | 7.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 27% | 31.9% | 20.9% | 12.5% | 7.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.2% | 27.6% | 20.8% | 15.7% | 6.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.2% | 31.2% | 19.2% | 11.3% | 6.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 32.2% | 8.4K | +19.4% | +2.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 31.2% | 8.1K | +22.7% | +3.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 19.2% | 5K | 0% | -1.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.3% | 3K | -21.3% | -4.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.2% | 1.6K | 0% | -0.5 points |
1.
Ryobi32.2%
Held 1st. 8.4K estimated branded searches, +19.4% vs prior month. Share +2.9 points.
2.
Makita31.2%
Held 2nd. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +3.6 points.
3.
DeWalt19.2%
Held 3rd. 5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
11.3%
Held 4th. 3K estimated branded searches, -21.3% vs prior month. Share -4.3 points.
5.
Bosch6.2%
Held 5th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 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
- 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
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- DeWalt vs Gorilla Glue
- DeWalt vs Thor
- DeWalt vs Fiskars
- DeWalt vs Senco
- DeWalt vs Honda Power Equipment
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- 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 power screwdriver brands in New Zealand peaked at 24% in June 2026 and was lowest at 17.7% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand power screwdriver brands in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among power screwdriver brands in New Zealand, from 27.6% to 31.2%.
In September 2026, Ryobi gained share of searches among power screwdriver brands in New Zealand, from 29.2% to 32.2%.
In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among power screwdriver brands in New Zealand, from 15.7% to 11.3%.
In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among power screwdriver brands in New Zealand, from 20.8% to 19.2%.
In September 2026, Bosch lost share of searches among power screwdriver brands in New Zealand, from 6.7% to 6.2%.
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
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- dewalt grinder
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- dewalt laser
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- dewalt multi tool
- dewalt planer
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- dewalt router
- dewalt sander
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- dewalt tool box
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