How popular isECHO?
In September 2026, people searched for ECHO by name about 570 times in New Zealand, a 35.7% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.4% of all New Zealand edger brand searches, placing ECHO seventh out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about edger brands, ECHO did not appear in any of the answers.
ECHO is the seventh most searched of 7 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
MakitaShare of searches 23.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
RyobiShare of searches 21.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
HusqvarnaShare of searches 20.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
StihlShare of searches 20.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
ECHOShare of searches 0.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top edger brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ECHO did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
Makita5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ryobi5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Stihl4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ozito3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Lawnmaster2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Husqvarna0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ECHO0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about edger brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which edger brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best edger brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best edger brand in New Zealand for a tidy lawn edge?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“garden edger nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“battery edger”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which edger brands compete with ECHO?
Share of searches by month for Makita, Ryobi, Husqvarna, Stihl, Ozito, Lawnmaster, ECHO. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | Ryobi | Husqvarna | Stihl | Ozito | Lawnmaster | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 18.9% | 17.5% | 29.8% | 20% | 10.6% | 2.9% | 0.34% |
| Nov 2025 | 16.5% | 23.5% | 26.2% | 21.1% | 9.9% | 2.5% | 0.35% |
| Dec 2025 | 17.2% | 24.6% | 22.9% | 21.8% | 10.8% | 2.3% | 0.37% |
| Jan 2026 | 18.2% | 20.2% | 24.1% | 23.2% | 11.5% | 2.4% | 0.36% |
| Feb 2026 | 19.3% | 17.5% | 25.8% | 24.8% | 9.7% | 2.6% | 0.32% |
| Mar 2026 | 19.6% | 21.4% | 25.6% | 20.8% | 10.2% | 2.1% | 0.36% |
| Apr 2026 | 20.4% | 18.5% | 26.2% | 21.9% | 10.9% | 1.8% | 0.31% |
| May 2026 | 20.4% | 15.4% | 25.9% | 26.6% | 9.7% | 1.5% | 0.43% |
| Jun 2026 | 22% | 17.6% | 23.4% | 23.6% | 11.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 22.3% | 16.8% | 23% | 23.9% | 12.4% | 1.3% | 0.34% |
| Aug 2026 | 21% | 20% | 21.6% | 22.9% | 12.6% | 1.5% | 0.38% |
| Sep 2026 | 23.2% | 21.5% | 20.8% | 20.3% | 11.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 3rd to 1st | 23.2% | 8.1K | +22.7% | +2.2 pointsmoved from 3rd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 4th to 2nd | 21.5% | 7.5K | +19.1% | +1.5 pointsmoved from 4th to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 20.8% | 7.3K | +7.2% | -0.7 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 1st to 4th | 20.3% | 7.1K | -1.5% | -2.6 pointsmoved from 1st to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 11.7% | 4.1K | +2.5% | -1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.1% | 720 | +50% | +0.5 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.4% | 140 | +16.7% | 0 points |
1.
Makita23.2%
Moved from 3rd to 1st. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +2.2 points.
2.
Ryobi21.5%
Moved from 4th to 2nd. 7.5K estimated branded searches, +19.1% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
20.8%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 7.3K estimated branded searches, +7.2% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
4.
Stihl20.3%
Moved from 1st to 4th. 7.1K estimated branded searches, -1.5% vs prior month. Share -2.6 points.
5.
Ozito11.7%
Held 5th. 4.1K estimated branded searches, +2.5% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
2.1%
Held 6th. 720 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
7.
ECHO0.4%
Held 7th. 140 estimated branded searches, +16.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between ECHO and its closest rivals
Every comparison with ECHO
13 comparisons
How has branded search demand for ECHO changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for ECHO in New Zealand rose from 420 to 570.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ECHO’s share of searches among edger brands in New Zealand held steady, from 0.34% to 0.4%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand edger brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Makita overtook Stihl and Husqvarna to become the leader among edger brands in New Zealand, with 23.2% of the searches.

In September 2026, Ryobi overtook Stihl and Husqvarna to rank 2nd among edger brands in New Zealand, with 21.5% of the searches.
In September 2026, Lawnmaster gained share of searches among edger brands in New Zealand, from 1.5% to 2.1%.

In September 2026, Stihl lost share of searches among edger brands in New Zealand, from 22.9% to 20.3%.

In September 2026, Ozito lost share of searches among edger brands in New Zealand, from 12.6% to 11.7%.

In September 2026, Husqvarna lost share of searches among edger brands in New Zealand, from 21.6% to 20.8%.
How are ECHO’s branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ECHO’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.
- echo blower
- echo chainsaw
- echo hedge trimmer
- echo leaf blower
- echo trimmer
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Where does ECHO compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chainsaw and outdoor power brands | 6th of 8 | 0.61% | Show ranking |
| Leaf blower brands | 7th of 7 | 0.28% | Show ranking |
| Cut off saw brands | 7th of 7 | 0.36% | Show ranking |
| Edger brands | 7th of 7 | 0.4% | Shown above |
| Grass trimmer brands | 5th of 8 | 0.42% | Show ranking |
| Earth auger brands | 5th of 8 | 0.51% | Show ranking |
| Backpack sprayer brands | 5th of 7 | 0.71% | Show ranking |
| Lawn edger brands | 5th of 8 | 0.63% | Show ranking |
| Post hole digger brands | 3rd of 3 | 0.8% | Show ranking |
| Backpack blower brands | 3rd of 3 | 0.84% | Show ranking |
| Brush cutter brands | 3rd of 5 | 0.72% | Show ranking |
| Brush blade brands | 3rd of 3 | 0.96% | Show ranking |
| Power broom brands | 3rd of 3 | 0.97% | Show ranking |

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