How popular isKincrome?
In September 2026, people searched for Kincrome by name about 1,740 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 14.9% of all New Zealand hand tool brand searches, placing Kincrome third out of 12 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hand tool brands, Kincrome appeared in three of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the 12.
Kincrome is the third most searched of 12 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
BahcoShare of searches 20.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
KnipexShare of searches 18.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
KincromeShare of searches 14.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
StanleyShare of searches 10.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
WeraShare of searches 9.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top hand tool brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Kincrome was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Kincrome is the fifth most recommended of the 12.
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.
Stanley5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Stanley5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bahco4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Knipex3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Kincrome3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Wera2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Wiha1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Irwin1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Teng Tools0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
GearWrench0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about hand tool brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hand tool brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hand tool brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hand tool brand in New Zealand for home repairs and DIY?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hand tools nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tool kit nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which hand tool brands compete with Kincrome?
Share of searches by month for Bahco, Knipex, Kincrome, Stanley, Wera, Wiha, Teng Tools, GearWrench. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bahco | Knipex | Kincrome | Stanley | Wera | Wiha | Teng Tools | GearWrench | Irwin | Stahlwille | Sidchrome | Stanley |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 18.7% | 16.4% | 18% | 10.3% | 7.4% | 7.2% | 8.9% | 6.6% | 1.8% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 20.7% | 15.8% | 17% | 9.4% | 9.9% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 23.7% | 15.4% | 16.6% | 11.7% | 9% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.89% |
| Jan 2026 | 19.7% | 16% | 15.9% | 10% | 8.4% | 7.6% | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 21% | 16.1% | 13% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% | 6.4% | 2% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.78% |
| Mar 2026 | 18.6% | 19.2% | 13.3% | 11.1% | 9.1% | 7.5% | 8.9% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.92% |
| Apr 2026 | 17.4% | 17.9% | 14.1% | 12.3% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 8% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.96% |
| May 2026 | 17.7% | 19.7% | 14% | 10.1% | 9% | 7.9% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 2% | 2% | 0.45% |
| Jun 2026 | 17.7% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 10.4% | 8.7% | 7.4% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.42% |
| Jul 2026 | 20.1% | 19% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 9.9% | 8.1% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.73% |
| Aug 2026 | 18.6% | 20.1% | 13.9% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 9.2% | 7.3% | 6% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 20.1% | 18.1% | 14.9% | 10.8% | 9.6% | 7.4% | 7.2% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.94% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 20.1% | 2.4K | -2.1% | +1.5 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 18.1% | 2.1K | -18.5% | -2 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.9% | 1.7K | -2.8% | +1 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 10.8% | 1.3K | +5.9% | +1.6 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 9.6% | 1.1K | -11.8% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 7.4% | 860 | -27.7% | -1.9 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 7.2% | 840 | -10.6% | -0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 6.5% | 760 | -1.3% | +0.5 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 1.6% | 190 | -36.7% | -0.7 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 1.6% | 190 | -5% | +0.1 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 1.3% | 150 | -16.7% | -0.1 points | |
| 12, held 12th | 0.94% | 110 | +22.2% | +0.2 points |
1.
Bahco20.1%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 2.4K estimated branded searches, -2.1% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
2.
Knipex18.1%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 2.1K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
3.
Kincrome14.9%
Held 3rd. 1.7K estimated branded searches, -2.8% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
4.
Stanley10.8%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +5.9% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
5.
Wera9.6%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 1.1K estimated branded searches, -11.8% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
6.
Wiha7.4%
Held 6th. 860 estimated branded searches, -27.7% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
7.2%
Held 7th. 840 estimated branded searches, -10.6% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.5%
Held 8th. 760 estimated branded searches, -1.3% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
9.
Irwin1.6%
Held 9th. 190 estimated branded searches, -36.7% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
10.
Stahlwille1.6%
Held 10th. 190 estimated branded searches, -5% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
11.
Sidchrome1.3%
Held 11th. 150 estimated branded searches, -16.7% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
12.
Stanley0.94%
Held 12th. 110 estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
Compare popularity between Kincrome and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Kincrome
16 comparisons
- Bahco vs Kincrome
- Kincrome vs Knipex
- DeWalt vs Kincrome
- Fuller vs Kincrome
- Kincrome vs Milwaukee
- Kincrome vs Thor
- Kincrome vs Stanley
- Kincrome vs Wera
- Kincrome vs ToolPRO
- Kincrome vs Wiha
- Kincrome vs Teng Tools
- GearWrench vs Kincrome
- Irwin vs Kincrome
- Kincrome vs Stahlwille
- Kincrome vs Sidchrome
- Kincrome vs Stanley
How has branded search demand for Kincrome changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Kincrome in New Zealand held steady at 1.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kincrome’s share of searches among hand tool brands in New Zealand decreased from 18% to 14.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kincrome’s share of searches among hand tool brands in New Zealand peaked at 18% in October 2025 and was lowest at 13% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kincrome fell from 2nd to 3rd among hand tool brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand hand tool brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Bahco overtook Knipex to become the leader among hand tool brands in New Zealand, with 20.1% of the searches.

In September 2026, Stanley overtook Wera to rank 4th among hand tool brands in New Zealand, with 10.8% of the searches.

In September 2026, Kincrome gained share of searches among hand tool brands in New Zealand, from 13.9% to 14.9%.

In September 2026, GearWrench gained share of searches among hand tool brands in New Zealand, from 6% to 6.5%.

In September 2026, Knipex lost share of searches among hand tool brands in New Zealand, from 20.1% to 18.1%.

In September 2026, Wiha lost share of searches among hand tool brands in New Zealand, from 9.2% to 7.4%.
How are Kincrome’s branded searches counted?
12 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kincrome’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.
- kincrome
- kincrome advent calendar
- kincrome hand tools
- kincrome power tools
- kincrome socket set
- kincrome spanner
- kincrome tool box
- kincrome tool cabinet
- kincrome tool case
- kincrome tool kit
- kincrome tool set
- kincrome tools
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Where does Kincrome compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubber mallet brands | 4th of 6 | 11.4% | Show ranking |
| Hand tool brands | 3rd of 12 | 14.9% | Shown above |
| Ratchet spanners brands | 1st of 5 | 45% | Show ranking |

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