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 11.4% of all New Zealand hot glue gun brand searches, placing Milwaukee fourth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hot glue gun brands, Milwaukee did not appear in any of the answers.
Milwaukee is the fourth 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, Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee?
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 Milwaukee and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Milwaukee
53 comparisons
- DeWalt vs Milwaukee
- Makita vs Milwaukee
- Milwaukee vs Ryobi
- Milwaukee vs Ozito
- HiKOKI vs Milwaukee
- Festool vs Milwaukee
- Husqvarna vs Milwaukee
- Milwaukee vs Stihl
- Knipex vs Milwaukee
- Milwaukee vs Stanley
- Hilti vs Milwaukee
- Fuller vs Milwaukee
- Leatherman vs Milwaukee
- Kincrome vs Milwaukee
- Gorilla Glue vs Milwaukee
- Milwaukee vs Thor
- Milwaukee vs Senco
- Milwaukee vs Paslode
- Milwaukee vs ToughBuilt
- Milwaukee vs Veto Pro Pac
- Milwaukee vs Victorinox
- Badger Tool Belts vs Milwaukee
- Gerber vs Milwaukee
- Buckaroo vs Milwaukee
- Bahco vs Milwaukee
- Milwaukee vs OX Tools
- Milwaukee vs Sutton Tools
- CLC vs Milwaukee
- Milwaukee vs Rapid
- Milwaukee vs RUPES
- Metabo vs Milwaukee
- Milwaukee vs Tactix
- Midwest Snips vs Milwaukee
- Milwaukee vs RIDGID
- Full Boar vs Milwaukee
- Milwaukee vs Projecta
- Irwin vs Milwaukee
- ECHO vs Milwaukee
- Milwaukee vs Tajima
- Milwaukee vs Stanley
- Milwaukee vs Victron Energy
- FLEX vs Milwaukee
- Milwaukee vs Wiss
- Leica Geosystems vs Milwaukee
- Bosch Professional vs Milwaukee
- Milwaukee vs Mirka
- Milwaukee vs Occidental Leather
- Milwaukee vs Rothenberger
- Milwaukee vs Rubi
- Milwaukee vs PFERD
- Enerdrive vs Milwaukee
- Diamondback Toolbelts vs Milwaukee
- Arrow vs Milwaukee
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 hot glue gun brands in New Zealand increased from 10.4% to 11.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among hot glue gun brands in New Zealand peaked at 15.8% in August 2026 and was lowest at 8.2% in January 2026.
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 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
- milwaukee battery charger
- milwaukee compound miter saw
- 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
- milwaukee tool box
- milwaukee tool kit
- milwaukee tool set
- milwaukee tools blower
- milwaukee tools chainsaw
- milwaukee tools grinder
- milwaukee tools packout
- milwaukee tools radio
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