How popular isMetabo?
In September 2026, people searched for Metabo by name about 260 times in New Zealand, a 23.8% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 1.5% of all New Zealand chasing machine brand searches, placing Metabo fourth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about chasing machine brands, Metabo appeared in three of the five answers and was the joint most recommended of the six.
Metabo is the fourth most searched of 6 competitors and the joint most recommended in AI answers.
MakitaShare of searches 52.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
DeWaltShare of searches 28.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
MilwaukeeShare of searches 17%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
MetaboShare of searches 1.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
BoschShare of searches 0.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top chasing machine brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Metabo was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Metabo is the joint 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.
Makita5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Metabo3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- AGP3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bosch2 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 chasing machine brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which chasing machine brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best chasing machine brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best chasing machine brand in New Zealand for wall groove cutting?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wall chasing machine”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“concrete groove cutter”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which chasing machine brands compete with Metabo?
Share of searches by month for Makita, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Metabo. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | DeWalt | Milwaukee | Metabo | Bosch | AGP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.3% | 29.4% | 15.4% | 1.5% | 0.35% | 0% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.5% | 36.7% | 15% | 1.3% | 0.55% | 0% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.1% | 30.2% | 14.9% | 1.5% | 0.35% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.6% | 30.6% | 12.9% | 1.5% | 0.36% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.2% | 30.2% | 15% | 1.8% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.4% | 30.8% | 15.5% | 1.8% | 0.48% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 53% | 29.7% | 14.9% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 50.9% | 28.9% | 18.1% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.5% | 33% | 17.4% | 1.6% | 0.44% | 0% |
| Jul 2026 | 51% | 29.4% | 17.6% | 1.4% | 0.48% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 45.8% | 30% | 22.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.06% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.4% | 28.7% | 17% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.06% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 52.4% | 9.1K | +19.7% | +6.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 28.7% | 5K | 0% | -1.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17% | 3K | -21.3% | -5.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.5% | 260 | +23.8% | +0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.4% | 70 | +40% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.06% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Makita52.4%
Held 1st. 9.1K estimated branded searches, +19.7% vs prior month. Share +6.6 points.
2.
DeWalt28.7%
Held 2nd. 5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
17%
Held 3rd. 3K estimated branded searches, -21.3% vs prior month. Share -5.6 points.
4.
Metabo1.5%
Held 4th. 260 estimated branded searches, +23.8% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
5.
Bosch0.4%
Held 5th. 70 estimated branded searches, +40% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.AGP
0.06%
Held 6th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Metabo and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Metabo
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How has branded search demand for Metabo changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Metabo in New Zealand rose from 210 to 260.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Metabo’s share of searches among chasing machine brands in New Zealand held steady at 1.5%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand chasing machine brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among chasing machine brands in New Zealand, from 45.8% to 52.4%.

In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among chasing machine brands in New Zealand, from 22.6% to 17%.

In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among chasing machine brands in New Zealand, from 30% to 28.7%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Bosch in New Zealand rose 40% over 12 measured months, from 50 to 70 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Metabo in New Zealand rose 23.8% over 12 measured months, from 210 to 260 in September 2026.
How are Metabo’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Metabo’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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