How popular isMakita?
In September 2026, people searched for Makita by name about 26,500 times in New Zealand, an 11.7% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 35.2% of all New Zealand hot glue gun brand searches, placing Makita first out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hot glue gun brands, Makita did not appear in any of the answers.
Makita is the most searched of 7 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
MakitaShare of searches 35.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
RyobiShare of searches 28.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
DeWaltShare of searches 19.3%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
MilwaukeeShare of searches 11.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Gorilla GlueShare of searches 5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top hot glue gun brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Makita 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.
Bosch4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ryobi3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Gloo3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Makita0 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
Gorilla Glue0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about hot glue gun brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hot glue gun brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hot glue gun brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hot glue gun brand in New Zealand for craft projects?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hot glue gun nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mini glue gun”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which hot glue gun brands compete with Makita?
Share of searches by month for Makita, Ryobi, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Gorilla Glue. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | Ryobi | DeWalt | Milwaukee | Gorilla Glue | Bosch | Gloo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 35.9% | 28.9% | 19.8% | 10.4% | 4.7% | 0.14% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 28.7% | 35.5% | 22.7% | 9.2% | 3.8% | 0.11% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.2% | 38.6% | 17.7% | 8.7% | 3.6% | 0.12% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 34.5% | 33.8% | 19.3% | 8.2% | 4.1% | 0.14% | 0.05% |
| Feb 2026 | 35.9% | 28.7% | 20.7% | 10.3% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.3% | 32% | 20% | 10.1% | 4.5% | 0.13% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.1% | 28.9% | 20.2% | 10.2% | 4.2% | 0.24% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 37% | 24.3% | 21% | 13.1% | 4.3% | 0.19% | 0.05% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.8% | 24.2% | 24.2% | 12.7% | 4% | 0.09% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.6% | 24.4% | 21.2% | 12.7% | 4.9% | 0.15% | 0.05% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.1% | 26.5% | 21.1% | 15.8% | 4.2% | 0.13% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | 35.2% | 28.9% | 19.3% | 11.4% | 5% | 0.12% | 0% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 35.2% | 9.1K | +19.7% | +3.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 28.9% | 7.5K | +19.1% | +2.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 19.3% | 5K | 0% | -1.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.4% | 3K | -21.3% | -4.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5% | 1.3K | +30% | +0.8 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.12% | 30 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0% | 0 | -100% | 0 points |
1.
Makita35.2%
Held 1st. 9.1K estimated branded searches, +19.7% vs prior month. Share +3.1 points.
2.
Ryobi28.9%
Held 2nd. 7.5K estimated branded searches, +19.1% vs prior month. Share +2.4 points.
3.
DeWalt19.3%
Held 3rd. 5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.8 points.
11.4%
Held 4th. 3K estimated branded searches, -21.3% vs prior month. Share -4.4 points.
5%
Held 5th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +30% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
6.
Bosch0.12%
Held 6th. 30 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.Gloo
0%
Held 7th. 0 estimated branded searches, -100% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Makita and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Makita
60 comparisons
- DeWalt vs Makita
- Honda vs Makita
- Makita vs Ryobi
- Makita vs Stihl
- Makita vs Milwaukee
- Husqvarna vs Makita
- Makita vs Ozito
- John Deere vs Makita
- HiKOKI vs Makita
- Festool vs Makita
- Knipex vs Makita
- Makita vs Stanley
- Hilti vs Makita
- Makita vs Masport
- Makita vs Mikasa
- Gorilla Glue vs Makita
- Fiskars vs Makita
- Makita vs Victa
- Makita vs Senco
- Honda Power Equipment vs Makita
- Lawnmaster vs Makita
- Makita vs Paslode
- Makita vs ToughBuilt
- Makita vs Veto Pro Pac
- Cub Cadet vs Makita
- ECHO vs Makita
- Gardena vs Makita
- Badger Tool Belts vs Makita
- Makita vs Silky
- Buckaroo vs Makita
- Bahco vs Makita
- Makita vs Sutton Tools
- Makita vs Rapid
- Makita vs RUPES
- Makita vs Metabo
- Felco vs Makita
- Makita vs Rover
- Makita vs Tactix
- Makita vs RIDGID
- Makita vs Wolf-Garten
- Full Boar vs Makita
- Irwin vs Makita
- Makita vs Tajima
- Bobcat vs Makita
- Makita vs Shindaiwa
- Makita vs Stanley
- Makita vs Wacker Neuson
- Greenworks vs Makita
- Makita vs Sigma
- Bosch Professional vs Makita
- Makita vs Mirka
- Makita vs Occidental Leather
- Makita vs Rothenberger
- ARS vs Makita
- Makita vs Rubi
- Lie-Nielsen vs Makita
- Makita vs PFERD
- Makita vs Spear & Jackson
- Diamondback Toolbelts vs Makita
- Arrow vs Makita
How has branded search demand for Makita changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Makita in New Zealand rose from 23.8K to 26.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among hot glue gun brands in New Zealand decreased from 35.9% to 35.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among hot glue gun brands in New Zealand peaked at 37% in May 2026 and was lowest at 28.7% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand hot glue gun brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among hot glue gun brands in New Zealand, from 32.1% to 35.2%.

In September 2026, Ryobi gained share of searches among hot glue gun brands in New Zealand, from 26.5% to 28.9%.

In September 2026, Gorilla Glue gained share of searches among hot glue gun brands in New Zealand, from 4.2% to 5%.

In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among hot glue gun brands in New Zealand, from 15.8% to 11.4%.

In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among hot glue gun brands in New Zealand, from 21.1% to 19.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Gloo in New Zealand fell 100% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 0 in September 2026.
How are Makita’s branded searches counted?
22 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Makita’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.
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