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 11.4% of all New Zealand rubber mallet brand searches, placing Kincrome fourth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about rubber mallet brands, Kincrome appeared in four of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the six.
Kincrome is the fourth most searched of 6 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
DeWaltShare of searches 40.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
MilwaukeeShare of searches 24.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- FullerShare of searches 13.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
KincromeShare of searches 11.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
ThorShare of searches 10.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top rubber mallet brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Kincrome was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Kincrome is the second most recommended of the six.
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.
Kincrome4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Fuller3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Halder3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Thor2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Milwaukee0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about rubber mallet brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which rubber mallet brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best rubber mallet brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best rubber mallet brand in New Zealand for general home use?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best rubber mallet”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“rubber mallet brands”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which rubber mallet brands compete with Kincrome?
Share of searches by month for DeWalt, Milwaukee, Fuller, Kincrome, Thor. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | DeWalt | Milwaukee | Fuller | Kincrome | Thor | Halder |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.9% | 19.9% | 21.7% | 12.4% | 8% | 0.18% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.6% | 18.6% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 7.6% | 0.08% |
| Dec 2025 | 37.3% | 18.4% | 25% | 11.5% | 7.6% | 0.17% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.2% | 16.5% | 27.1% | 10.4% | 6.7% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 41% | 20.4% | 22.8% | 8.9% | 6.8% | 0.09% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.1% | 20.7% | 22% | 9.5% | 6.6% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 39.9% | 20.1% | 22.9% | 10.1% | 6.9% | 0.1% |
| May 2026 | 39.5% | 24.7% | 17.4% | 11.6% | 6.6% | 0.18% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.1% | 23.7% | 13.7% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 0.09% |
| Jul 2026 | 39% | 23.4% | 17.1% | 12.4% | 7.9% | 0.18% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.4% | 28.8% | 12.3% | 10.5% | 10% | 0.08% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.7% | 24.1% | 13.1% | 11.4% | 10.6% | 0.16% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 40.7% | 5K | 0% | +2.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.1% | 3K | -21.3% | -4.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.1% | 1.6K | 0% | +0.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.4% | 1.4K | +2.9% | +1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 10.6% | 1.3K | 0% | +0.6 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.16% | 20 | +100% | +0.1 points |
1.
DeWalt40.7%
Held 1st. 5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.
24.1%
Held 2nd. 3K estimated branded searches, -21.3% vs prior month. Share -4.8 points.
3.Fuller
13.1%
Held 3rd. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
4.
Kincrome11.4%
Held 4th. 1.4K estimated branded searches, +2.9% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
5.
Thor10.6%
Held 5th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
6.Halder
0.16%
Held 6th. 20 estimated branded searches, +100% vs prior month. Share +0.1 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 rubber mallet brands in New Zealand decreased from 12.4% to 11.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kincrome’s share of searches among rubber mallet brands in New Zealand peaked at 12.4% in October 2025 and was lowest at 8.9% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand rubber mallet brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, DeWalt gained share of searches among rubber mallet brands in New Zealand, from 38.4% to 40.7%.

In September 2026, Kincrome gained share of searches among rubber mallet brands in New Zealand, from 10.5% to 11.4%.
In September 2026, Fuller gained share of searches among rubber mallet brands in New Zealand, from 12.3% to 13.1%.

In September 2026, Thor gained share of searches among rubber mallet brands in New Zealand, from 10% to 10.6%.

In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among rubber mallet brands in New Zealand, from 28.8% to 24.1%.
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% | Shown above |
| Hand tool brands | 3rd of 12 | 14.9% | Show ranking |
| Ratchet spanners brands | 1st of 5 | 45% | Show ranking |

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