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 0.06% of all New Zealand plate compactor brand searches, placing Milwaukee seventh out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about plate compactor brands, Milwaukee did not appear in any of the answers.
Milwaukee is the seventh most searched of 8 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
MakitaShare of searches 45.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
HusqvarnaShare of searches 41.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
MikasaShare of searches 7.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Honda Power EquipmentShare of searches 4.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
MilwaukeeShare of searches 0.06%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top plate compactor 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.
- Mikasa4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Wacker Neuson3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Weber MT3 of 5Named in 3 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
- Husqvarna0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Honda Power Equipment0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bobcat0 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 plate compactor brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which plate compactor brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best plate compactor brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best plate compactor brand in New Zealand for ground compaction?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“plate compactor nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“plate compactor for paving”
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 plate compactor brands compete with Milwaukee?
Share of searches by month for Makita, Husqvarna, Mikasa, Honda Power Equipment, Milwaukee. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | Husqvarna | Mikasa | Honda Power Equipment | Bobcat | Wacker Neuson | Milwaukee | Weber MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.3% | 54% | 5.2% | 5% | 0.88% | 0.47% | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.2% | 53.8% | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.88% | 0.36% | 0.05% | 0% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.2% | 50% | 5.8% | 5% | 0.52% | 0.41% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.3% | 50.1% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 0.64% | 0.41% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.6% | 50% | 5% | 5.9% | 0.63% | 0.8% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.3% | 49.8% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.9% | 50.3% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 0.65% | 0.65% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 39.1% | 49.8% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 0.83% | 0.65% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.6% | 45.4% | 6.5% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 0.71% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.8% | 45.4% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 0.93% | 0.6% | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 43% | 44.6% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 0.91% | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.6% | 41.2% | 7.3% | 4.3% | 0.79% | 0.62% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 45.6% | 8.1K | +22.7% | +2.6 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 41.2% | 7.3K | +7.2% | -3.3 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.3% | 1.3K | +30% | +0.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.3% | 770 | +32.8% | +0.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.79% | 140 | -17.6% | -0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.62% | 110 | -21.4% | -0.3 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.06% | 10 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.06% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Makita45.6%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +2.6 points.
41.2%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 7.3K estimated branded searches, +7.2% vs prior month. Share -3.3 points.
3.
Mikasa7.3%
Held 3rd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +30% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
4.3%
Held 4th. 770 estimated branded searches, +32.8% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
5.
Bobcat0.79%
Held 5th. 140 estimated branded searches, -17.6% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
0.62%
Held 6th. 110 estimated branded searches, -21.4% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
0.06%
Held 7th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.Weber MT
0.06%
Held 8th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Milwaukee and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Milwaukee
53 comparisons
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- 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?
2 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 plate compactor brands in New Zealand held steady, from 0.05% to 0.06%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand plate compactor brands in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Makita overtook Husqvarna to become the leader among plate compactor brands in New Zealand, with 45.6% of the searches.
In September 2026, Mikasa gained share of searches among plate compactor brands in New Zealand, from 6.5% to 7.3%.
In September 2026, Honda Power Equipment gained share of searches among plate compactor brands in New Zealand, from 3.8% to 4.3%.
In September 2026, Husqvarna lost share of searches among plate compactor brands in New Zealand, from 44.6% to 41.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Wacker Neuson in New Zealand rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 110 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Bobcat in New Zealand fell 17.6% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 140 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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