How popular isMilwaukee?
In September 2026, people searched for Milwaukee by name about 10,000 times in New Zealand, a 39.7% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 17% of all New Zealand cordless buffer brand searches, placing Milwaukee third out of four brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cordless buffer brands, Milwaukee appeared in four of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the four.
Milwaukee is the third most searched of 4 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
MakitaShare of searches 52.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
DeWaltShare of searches 28.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
MilwaukeeShare of searches 17%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
RUPESShare of searches 1.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top cordless buffer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Milwaukee was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Milwaukee is the second most recommended of the four.
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.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cordless buffer brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cordless buffer brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cordless buffer brand in New Zealand for car polishing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“car polisher nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“battery polisher”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which cordless buffer brands compete with Milwaukee?
Share of searches by month for Makita, DeWalt, Milwaukee. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | DeWalt | Milwaukee | RUPES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.3% | 29.4% | 15.4% | 2% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.6% | 36.8% | 15% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.3% | 30.3% | 14.9% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.9% | 30.8% | 13% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.9% | 30.5% | 15.2% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.8% | 31% | 15.6% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.5% | 30% | 15.1% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 51.2% | 29.1% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.9% | 33.2% | 17.5% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.3% | 29.6% | 17.8% | 1.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 45.9% | 30.1% | 22.6% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.5% | 28.8% | 17% | 1.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 52.5% | 9.1K | +19.7% | +6.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 28.8% | 5K | 0% | -1.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17% | 3K | -21.3% | -5.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.6% | 280 | +21.7% | +0.2 points |
1.
Makita52.5%
Held 1st. 9.1K estimated branded searches, +19.7% vs prior month. Share +6.7 points.
2.
DeWalt28.8%
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.
RUPES1.6%
Held 4th. 280 estimated branded searches, +21.7% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
Compare popularity between Milwaukee and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Milwaukee
53 comparisons
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- Milwaukee vs OX Tools
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- Milwaukee vs RUPES
- Metabo vs Milwaukee
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How has branded search demand for Milwaukee changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Milwaukee in New Zealand rose from 7.2K to 10K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among cordless buffer brands in New Zealand increased from 15.4% to 17%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among cordless buffer brands in New Zealand peaked at 22.6% in August 2026 and was lowest at 13% in January 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cordless buffer brands in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among cordless buffer brands in New Zealand, from 45.9% to 52.5%.
In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among cordless buffer brands in New Zealand, from 22.6% to 17%.
In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among cordless buffer brands in New Zealand, from 30.1% to 28.8%.
How are Milwaukee’s branded searches counted?
23 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Milwaukee’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.
- milwaukee battery
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- milwaukee drill
- milwaukee grass trimmer
- milwaukee leaf vacuum
- milwaukee multi tool
- milwaukee multitool
- milwaukee pipe wrench
- milwaukee plate compactor
- milwaukee power washer
- milwaukee push mower
- milwaukee ratchet spanners
- milwaukee tool
- milwaukee tool bag
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