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How popular isNilfisk?

In September 2026, people searched for Nilfisk by name about 510 times in New Zealand, a 29.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.05% of all New Zealand dust extractor brand searches, placing Nilfisk eighth out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about dust extractor brands, Nilfisk appeared in two of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the eight.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Nilfisk is the eighth most searched of 8 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. MakitaShare of searches 41.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. DeWaltShare of searches 22.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  3. FestoolShare of searches 13.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  4. MilwaukeeShare of searches 13.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  5. NilfiskShare of searches 0.05%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th

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Top dust extractor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Nilfisk was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Nilfisk is the fourth most recommended of the eight.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Festool1st
  2. Makita2nd
  3. Bosch3rd
  4. Nilfisk4th
  5. Hilti5th
  6. Mirka6th
  7. DeWalt–
  8. Milwaukee–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Festool4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Makita3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Bosch3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Hilti2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Mirka2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Nilfisk2 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 dust extractor brands

5 answers

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 dust extractor brands compete with Nilfisk?

Nilfisk against dust extractor brands in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthMakitaDeWaltFestoolMilwaukeeHiltiMirkaBoschNilfisk
Oct 202540.7%22.4%11.7%11.8%12.9%0.37%0.05%0.05%
Nov 202537.2%29.4%9.5%12%11.7%0.1%0.05%0.05%
Dec 202543.9%24.9%9.2%12.3%9.2%0.29%0.12%0.06%
Jan 202643.8%24.6%9.7%10.4%11.1%0.29%0.06%0.06%
Feb 202641.7%24.1%11.2%12%10.6%0.39%0.06%0.06%
Mar 202638.4%23%11.8%11.6%14.9%0.26%0.05%0.05%
Apr 202641.4%23.2%9.9%11.7%13.3%0.28%0.11%0.06%
May 202639.4%22.4%11.4%14%12.4%0.21%0.16%0.05%
Jun 202637.8%26.3%12.2%13.8%9.4%0.35%0.05%0.05%
Jul 202639.7%22.9%13%13.8%10.1%0.37%0.05%0.05%
Aug 202636.9%24.2%10.9%18.2%9.2%0.34%0.1%0.05%
Sep 202641.3%22.7%13.5%13.4%8.6%0.32%0.09%0.05%

  1. 1.Makita

    41.3%

    Held 1st. 9.1K estimated branded searches, +19.7% vs prior month. Share +4.4 points.

  2. 2.DeWalt

    22.7%

    Held 2nd. 5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.

  3. 3.Festool

    13.5%

    Moved from 4th to 3rd. 3K estimated branded searches, +32.4% vs prior month. Share +2.6 points.

  4. 4.Milwaukee

    13.4%

    Moved from 3rd to 4th. 3K estimated branded searches, -21.3% vs prior month. Share -4.8 points.

  5. 5.Hilti

    8.6%

    Held 5th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.

  6. 6.Mirka

    0.32%

    Held 6th. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  7. 7.Bosch

    0.09%

    Held 7th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  8. 8.Nilfisk

    0.05%

    Held 8th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between Nilfisk and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Nilfisk

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How has branded search demand for Nilfisk changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Nilfisk in New Zealand fell from 720 to 510.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nilfisk’s share of searches among dust extractor brands in New Zealand held steady at 0.05%.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand dust extractor brands in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Festool overtook Milwaukee to rank 3rd among dust extractor brands in New Zealand, with 13.5% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among dust extractor brands in New Zealand, from 36.9% to 41.3%.

  3. In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among dust extractor brands in New Zealand, from 18.2% to 13.4%.

  4. In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among dust extractor brands in New Zealand, from 24.2% to 22.7%.

  5. In September 2026, Hilti lost share of searches among dust extractor brands in New Zealand, from 9.2% to 8.6%.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Bosch in New Zealand rose 100% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 20 in September 2026.

How are Nilfisk’s branded searches counted?

5 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Nilfisk’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.

  • nilfisk dust extractor
  • nilfisk pressure washer
  • nilfisk snow foam
  • nilfisk water blaster
  • nilfisk waterblaster

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Nilfisk compete?

Nilfisk is ranked in three competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Pressure washer brands5th of 71.7%Show ranking
Dust extractor brands8th of 80.05%Shown above
Snow foam lance brands3rd of 30%Show ranking
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