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 61.4% of all New Zealand spade bits brand searches, placing DeWalt first out of four brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about spade bits brands, DeWalt appeared in one of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the four.
DeWalt is the most searched of 4 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
DeWaltShare of searches 61.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
MilwaukeeShare of searches 36.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
IrwinShare of searches 2.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
BoschShare of searches 0.25%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top spade bits brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, DeWalt was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. DeWalt is the fourth most recommended of the four.
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.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which spade bit brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best spade bit brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best spade bit brand in New Zealand for clean wood holes?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wood drill bits”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“drill bit set”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which spade bits brands compete with DeWalt?
Share of searches by month for DeWalt, Milwaukee, Irwin. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | DeWalt | Milwaukee | Irwin | Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 64% | 33.6% | 2.3% | 0.15% |
| Nov 2025 | 69.6% | 28.4% | 1.9% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 65.4% | 32.2% | 2.3% | 0.15% |
| Jan 2026 | 68.4% | 28.9% | 2.6% | 0.16% |
| Feb 2026 | 65.1% | 32.4% | 2.4% | 0.15% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.6% | 32.6% | 2.6% | 0.14% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.5% | 32.5% | 2.9% | 0.15% |
| May 2026 | 59.8% | 37.3% | 2.6% | 0.28% |
| Jun 2026 | 63.7% | 33.5% | 2.5% | 0.24% |
| Jul 2026 | 60.5% | 36.3% | 2.9% | 0.28% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.1% | 41.4% | 3.1% | 0.33% |
| Sep 2026 | 61.4% | 36.3% | 2.1% | 0.25% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 61.4% | 5K | 0% | +6.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 36.3% | 3K | -21.3% | -5.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 2.1% | 170 | -39.3% | -1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.25% | 20 | -33.3% | -0.1 points |
1.
DeWalt61.4%
Held 1st. 5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +6.2 points.
36.3%
Held 2nd. 3K estimated branded searches, -21.3% vs prior month. Share -5.2 points.
3.
Irwin2.1%
Held 3rd. 170 estimated branded searches, -39.3% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
4.
Bosch0.25%
Held 4th. 20 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare popularity between DeWalt and its closest rivals
Every comparison with DeWalt
71 comparisons
- DeWalt vs Makita
- DeWalt vs Ryobi
- DeWalt vs Milwaukee
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- 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
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- DeWalt vs Honda Power Equipment
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- 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
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- DeWalt vs Mirka
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- ARS vs DeWalt
- DeWalt vs Honda
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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 spade bits brands in New Zealand decreased from 64% to 61.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among spade bits brands in New Zealand peaked at 69.6% in November 2025 and was lowest at 55.1% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand spade bits brands in September 2026?
4 changes
In September 2026, DeWalt gained share of searches among spade bits brands in New Zealand, from 55.1% to 61.4%.
In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among spade bits brands in New Zealand, from 41.4% to 36.3%.
In September 2026, Irwin lost share of searches among spade bits brands in New Zealand, from 3.1% to 2.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Bosch in New Zealand rose 100% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 20 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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