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 45% of all New Zealand ratchet spanners brand searches, placing Kincrome first out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about ratchet spanners brands, Kincrome appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the five.
Kincrome is the most searched of 5 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
KincromeShare of searches 45%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st- ToolPROShare of searches 28.3%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
BahcoShare of searches 12.5%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
GearWrenchShare of searches 12.5%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
MilwaukeeShare of searches 1.6%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top ratchet spanners brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Kincrome appeared in all four answers. Kincrome is the most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Kincrome1st
GearWrench2nd- ToolPRO3rd
Bahco4th
Milwaukee5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Kincrome4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- ToolPRO4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
GearWrench4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Bahco3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Milwaukee1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about ratchet spanners brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which ratchet spanner brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best ratchet spanner brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best ratchet spanner brand in New Zealand for home repairs?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mechanic tool set”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“spanner set nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which ratchet spanners brands compete with Kincrome?
Share of searches by month for Kincrome, ToolPRO, Bahco, GearWrench. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Kincrome | ToolPRO | Bahco | GearWrench | Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.8% | 30% | 8.9% | 13.3% | 1% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.2% | 31.5% | 11.5% | 9.3% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.3% | 32.6% | 12.7% | 10.4% | 0.98% |
| Jan 2026 | 41.9% | 33.2% | 12.1% | 12.1% | 0.75% |
| Feb 2026 | 40.3% | 30.9% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.3% | 34.1% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 0.78% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.7% | 34.6% | 12.6% | 10.2% | 0.79% |
| May 2026 | 41.2% | 32.5% | 12.7% | 12.7% | 0.97% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.4% | 31.8% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 0.96% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.7% | 29.3% | 13% | 10.7% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.6% | 31.3% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 1.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 45% | 28.3% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 1.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 45% | 1.4K | +2.9% | +2.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 28.3% | 880 | -12% | -3.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.5% | 390 | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 12.5% | 390 | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.6% | 50 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Kincrome45%
Held 1st. 1.4K estimated branded searches, +2.9% vs prior month. Share +2.4 points.
2.ToolPRO
28.3%
Held 2nd. 880 estimated branded searches, -12% vs prior month. Share -3.1 points.
3.
Bahco12.5%
Held 3rd. 390 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
12.5%
Held 4th. 390 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
1.6%
Held 5th. 50 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 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?
3 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 ratchet spanners brands in New Zealand decreased from 46.8% to 45%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kincrome’s share of searches among ratchet spanners brands in New Zealand peaked at 46.8% in October 2025 and was lowest at 40.3% in March 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand ratchet spanners brands in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Kincrome gained share of searches among ratchet spanners brands in New Zealand, from 42.6% to 45%.
In September 2026, ToolPRO lost share of searches among ratchet spanners brands in New Zealand, from 31.3% to 28.3%.

Milwaukee’s share of searches among ratchet spanners brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 0.96% to 1.6% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Bahco in New Zealand rose 50% over 12 measured months, from 260 to 390 in September 2026.
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% | Show ranking |
| Ratchet spanners brands | 1st of 5 | 45% | Shown above |

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