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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 46.3% of all New Zealand panel saw brand searches, placing Makita first out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about panel saw brands, Makita appeared in one of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the six.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Makita is the most searched of 6 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.

  1. MakitaShare of searches 46.3%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  2. DeWaltShare of searches 30.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  3. FestoolShare of searches 11.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  4. MilwaukeeShare of searches 11.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  5. FelderShare of searches 0.08%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd

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Top panel saw brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Makita was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Makita is the third most recommended of the six.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Altendorf1st
  2. Felder2nd
  3. Makita3rd
  4. Festool4th
  5. DeWalt5th
  6. Milwaukee–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Felder3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Altendorf3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Makita1 of 5Named in 1 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
  • Festool1 of 5Named in 1 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 panel saw brands

5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which panel saw brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Makita
    2. 2Festool
    3. 3DeWalt

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best panel saw brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Altendorf
    2. 2Felder

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best panel saw brand in New Zealand for a workshop?”

    1. 1Felder
    2. 2Altendorf

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “panel saw brands”

    1. 1Altendorf
    2. 2Felder

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best panel saw”

    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 panel saw brands compete with Makita?

    Makita against panel saw brands in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for Makita, DeWalt, Festool, Milwaukee. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthMakitaDeWaltFestoolMilwaukeeFelderAltendorf
    Oct 202547.6%30.5%10.9%10.8%0.05%0.05%
    Nov 202542.8%37.7%8.6%10.7%0.09%0.04%
    Dec 202548.9%31.5%8.4%11%0.05%0.05%
    Jan 202649.4%32.2%8.9%9.4%0.05%0.05%
    Feb 202646.5%32.6%10.1%10.6%0.1%0.05%
    Mar 202645%32.7%11.3%10.9%0.1%0.05%
    Apr 202647.5%32.6%9.2%10.6%0.1%0.05%
    May 202644.5%32.8%10.2%12.3%0.14%0.05%
    Jun 202642.1%35.6%10.5%11.7%0.08%0.04%
    Jul 202643.7%33.5%11.1%11.6%0.09%0.04%
    Aug 202643%32.3%9.4%15.3%0.04%0%
    Sep 202646.3%30.4%11.8%11.4%0.08%0.04%

    1. 1.Makita

      46.3%

      Held 1st. 12K estimated branded searches, +14.3% vs prior month. Share +3.3 points.

    2. 2.DeWalt

      30.4%

      Held 2nd. 7.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.8 points.

    3. 3.Festool

      11.8%

      Moved from 4th to 3rd. 3K estimated branded searches, +33.2% vs prior month. Share +2.4 points.

    4. 4.Milwaukee

      11.4%

      Moved from 3rd to 4th. 3K estimated branded searches, -21.3% vs prior month. Share -4 points.

    5. 5.Felder

      0.08%

      Held 5th. 20 estimated branded searches, +100% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

    6. 6.Altendorf

      0.04%

      Held 6th. 10 estimated branded searches, — vs prior month. Share 0 points.

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    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 panel saw brands in New Zealand decreased from 47.6% to 46.3%.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among panel saw brands in New Zealand peaked at 49.4% in January 2026 and was lowest at 42.1% in June 2026.

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand panel saw brands in September 2026?

    5 changes

    1. In September 2026, Festool overtook Milwaukee to rank 3rd among panel saw brands in New Zealand, with 11.8% of the searches.

    2. In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among panel saw brands in New Zealand, from 43% to 46.3%.

    3. In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among panel saw brands in New Zealand, from 15.3% to 11.4%.

    4. In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among panel saw brands in New Zealand, from 32.3% to 30.4%.

    5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Felder in New Zealand rose 100% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 20 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.

    • makita
    • makita battery
    • makita blower
    • makita chainsaw
    • makita chop saw
    • makita drill
    • makita edger
    • makita hedge cutter
    • makita impact wrench
    • makita lawn mower
    • makita led light
    • makita mower
    • makita mowers
    • makita multi tool
    • makita planer
    • makita router
    • makita sander
    • makita skill saw
    • makita tool
    • makita track saw
    • makita trimmers
    • makita work light

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    How the Brand Demand Index is measured

    Where does Makita compete?

    Makita is ranked in 84 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
    Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
    Chainsaw and outdoor power brands3rd of 817.6%Show ranking
    Power tool brands1st of 928.7%Show ranking
    Cordless chainsaw brands3rd of 619.5%Show ranking
    Leaf blower brands2nd of 720.8%Show ranking
    Lawn mower brands5th of 102.9%Show ranking
    Stone saw brands1st of 629.4%Show ranking
    Cut off saw brands1st of 730.5%Show ranking
    Chuck key brands1st of 555.1%Show ranking
    Garden tool brands1st of 1329.1%Show ranking
    Air blower brands1st of 629.8%Show ranking
    Edger brands1st of 723.2%Show ranking
    Cordless blower brands3rd of 424.1%Show ranking
    Grass trimmer brands3rd of 824.3%Show ranking
    Pruning saw brands1st of 837.1%Show ranking
    Hedge cutter brands3rd of 425.2%Show ranking
    Saw stand brands1st of 539%Show ranking
    Skill saw brands1st of 439.1%Show ranking
    Drop saw brands1st of 439.6%Show ranking
    Hand sander brands1st of 632.9%Show ranking
    Orbital sander brands1st of 633.2%Show ranking
    Palm sander brands1st of 635.3%Show ranking
    Earth auger brands1st of 829.2%Show ranking
    Biscuit joiner brands1st of 633%Show ranking
    Reciprocating saw brands1st of 629.7%Show ranking
    Compound miter saw brands1st of 630.1%Show ranking
    Cordless roofing nailer brands1st of 634.8%Show ranking
    Cordless sander brands1st of 438.2%Show ranking
    Power screwdriver brands2nd of 531.2%Show ranking
    Drywall sander brands1st of 738.5%Show ranking
    Impact wrench brands1st of 537.9%Show ranking
    Panel saw brands1st of 646.3%Shown above
    Hot glue gun brands1st of 735.2%Show ranking
    Cordless angle grinder brands1st of 536.2%Show ranking
    Staple gun brands1st of 636.6%Show ranking
    Cordless screwdriver brands1st of 537.1%Show ranking
    Brushless drill brands1st of 437.1%Show ranking
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    Narrow crown stapler brands1st of 437.1%Show ranking
    Belt sander brands1st of 533.3%Show ranking
    Chain mortiser brands1st of 540.8%Show ranking
    SDS drill brands1st of 538.4%Show ranking
    Power drill brands1st of 438.5%Show ranking
    Tire inflator brands1st of 438.5%Show ranking
    Cordless Sawzall brands1st of 534.4%Show ranking
    Cordless chop saw brands1st of 352.5%Show ranking
    Portable band saw brands1st of 352.5%Show ranking
    Dust extractor brands1st of 841.3%Show ranking
    Tile cutter brands1st of 642.2%Show ranking
    Push mower brands1st of 839%Show ranking
    Air nailer brands1st of 844.1%Show ranking
    Walk behind mower brands1st of 539.5%Show ranking
    Hand planer brands1st of 644.1%Show ranking
    Pipe cutter brands1st of 746.1%Show ranking
    Cable cutter brands1st of 447.2%Show ranking
    Laser level brands1st of 547.4%Show ranking
    SDS Max brands1st of 548%Show ranking
    Tool belt brands1st of 848.6%Show ranking
    Cordless planer brands1st of 353.5%Show ranking
    Tool bag brands1st of 649.5%Show ranking
    Toolbox brands1st of 649.8%Show ranking
    Die grinder bits brands1st of 550.4%Show ranking
    Plate compactor brands1st of 845.6%Show ranking
    Grinder blades brands1st of 651.4%Show ranking
    Variable speed grinder brands1st of 351.6%Show ranking
    Lawn edger brands6th of 80.51%Show ranking
    Post hole digger brands2nd of 346.2%Show ranking
    Chasing machine brands1st of 652.4%Show ranking
    Cordless buffer brands1st of 452.5%Show ranking
    Caulking gun brands1st of 652.9%Show ranking
    Keyless chuck brands1st of 653.2%Show ranking
    Pop rivet gun brands1st of 453.4%Show ranking
    Roto hammer brands1st of 453.4%Show ranking
    Breaker hammer brands1st of 453.4%Show ranking
    Chipping hammer brands1st of 453.4%Show ranking
    Right angle drill brands1st of 353.4%Show ranking
    Wall chaser machine brands1st of 456.7%Show ranking
    LED work light brands4th of 40.84%Show ranking
    Router collet brands1st of 463.2%Show ranking
    Brush cutter brands1st of 552.9%Show ranking
    Demolition hammer brands1st of 364.5%Show ranking
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