How popular isRyobi?
In September 2026, people searched for Ryobi by name about 23,200 times in New Zealand, a 9.1% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 28.9% of all New Zealand hot glue gun brand searches, placing Ryobi second out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hot glue gun brands, Ryobi appeared in three of the five answers and was the most recommended of the seven.
Ryobi is the second most searched of 7 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
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, Ryobi was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Ryobi is the most recommended of the seven.
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 Ryobi?
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 Ryobi and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Ryobi
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How has branded search demand for Ryobi changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Ryobi in New Zealand rose from 21.3K to 23.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among hot glue gun brands in New Zealand peaked at 38.6% in December 2025 and was lowest at 24.2% in June 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 Ryobi’s branded searches counted?
19 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ryobi’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.
- ryobi
- ryobi battery
- ryobi bench saw
- ryobi blower
- ryobi chainsaw
- ryobi drill
- ryobi edger
- ryobi electric mower
- ryobi hand blower
- ryobi hedge trimmer
- ryobi laser level
- ryobi lawn edger
- ryobi lawn mower
- ryobi line trimmer
- ryobi nailer
- ryobi power washers
- ryobi sander
- ryobi tool
- ryobi weed eater
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