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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 84.5% of all New Zealand portable generator brand searches, placing Ryobi first out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about portable generator brands, Ryobi did not appear in any of the answers.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Ryobi is the most searched of 7 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.

  1. RyobiShare of searches 84.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  2. Honda Power EquipmentShare of searches 11.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  3. Yamaha WaveRunnerShare of searches 2.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  4. GentechShare of searches 1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  5. Yamaha GeneratorsShare of searches 0.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –

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Top portable generator brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ryobi 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.

  1. Honda Power Equipment1st
  2. Dunlite2nd
  3. Ryobi–
  4. Yamaha WaveRunner–
  5. Gentech–
  6. Yamaha Generators–
  7. Hyundai Power Equipment–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Honda Power Equipment3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Dunlite2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Ryobi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Yamaha WaveRunner0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Gentech0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Yamaha Generators0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Hyundai Power Equipment0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which portable generator brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Honda Power Equipment

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best portable generator brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Honda Power Equipment
    2. 2Dunlite

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best portable generator brand in New Zealand for power outages?”

    1. 1Honda Power Equipment
    2. 2Dunlite

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “generator nz”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “portable generator nz”

      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 portable generator brands compete with Ryobi?

      Ryobi against portable generator brands in New Zealand, by month

      Share of searches by month for Ryobi, Honda Power Equipment, Yamaha WaveRunner. The figures are in the table below the chart.

      View monthly share of searches table
      MonthRyobiHonda Power EquipmentYamaha WaveRunnerGentechYamaha GeneratorsHyundai Power EquipmentDunlite
      Oct 202571%21.7%2.8%1.1%2.3%1%0.1%
      Nov 202585.4%9.2%3%0.96%1%0.4%0.08%
      Dec 202584.5%9.2%4.1%0.81%0.81%0.57%0.08%
      Jan 202679.2%12.2%5.9%0.95%1%0.67%0.1%
      Feb 202679.4%13.5%4%1%1.2%0.69%0.12%
      Mar 202681.8%13.7%2%1.1%0.84%0.53%0.11%
      Apr 202676.2%18.8%1.7%0.91%1.5%0.79%0.11%
      May 202679.9%13.9%2.8%1.5%1.2%0.73%0.15%
      Jun 202677.6%17.2%2.1%1.4%1.1%0.55%0.14%
      Jul 202677.1%15.9%3.2%1.4%1.6%0.72%0.14%
      Aug 202681.3%13.1%2.8%0.71%1.3%0.59%0.12%
      Sep 202684.5%11.4%2.1%1%0.6%0.4%0%

      1. 1.Ryobi

        84.5%

        Held 1st. 8.5K estimated branded searches, +23.4% vs prior month. Share +3.2 points.

      2. 2.Honda Power Equipment

        11.4%

        Held 2nd. 1.1K estimated branded searches, +2.7% vs prior month. Share -1.8 points.

      3. 3.Yamaha WaveRunner

        2.1%

        Held 3rd. 210 estimated branded searches, -12.5% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.

      4. 4.Gentech

        1%

        Moved from 5th to 4th. 100 estimated branded searches, +66.7% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

      5. 5.Yamaha Generators

        0.6%

        Moved from 4th to 5th. 60 estimated branded searches, -45.5% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.

      6. 6.Hyundai Power Equipment

        0.4%

        Held 6th. 40 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

      7. 7.Dunlite

        0%

        Held 7th. 0 estimated branded searches, -100% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

      Compare popularity between Ryobi and its closest rivals

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

      3 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 portable generator brands in New Zealand increased from 71% to 84.5%.
      • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among portable generator brands in New Zealand peaked at 85.4% in November 2025 and was lowest at 71% in October 2025.

      How did search popularity change for New Zealand portable generator brands in September 2026?

      6 changes

      1. In September 2026, Ryobi gained share of searches among portable generator brands in New Zealand, from 81.3% to 84.5%.

      2. In September 2026, Honda Power Equipment lost share of searches among portable generator brands in New Zealand, from 13.1% to 11.4%.

      3. In September 2026, Yamaha WaveRunner lost share of searches among portable generator brands in New Zealand, from 2.8% to 2.1%.

      4. In September 2026, Yamaha Generators lost share of searches among portable generator brands in New Zealand, from 1.3% to 0.6%.

      5. In September 2026, Gentech rose from 5th to 4th among portable generator brands in New Zealand.

      6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Dunlite 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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      How the Brand Demand Index is measured

      Where does Ryobi compete?

      Ryobi is ranked in 60 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
      Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
      Chainsaw and outdoor power brands2nd of 819.6%Show ranking
      Power tool brands3rd of 919.1%Show ranking
      Cordless chainsaw brands1st of 627.7%Show ranking
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      Garden tool brands2nd of 1323.7%Show ranking
      Air blower brands2nd of 624.3%Show ranking
      Edger brands2nd of 721.5%Show ranking
      Cordless blower brands2nd of 426.5%Show ranking
      Grass trimmer brands2nd of 825.4%Show ranking
      Hedge cutter brands2nd of 426.4%Show ranking
      Saw stand brands3rd of 525.6%Show ranking
      Skill saw brands3rd of 425.6%Show ranking
      Drop saw brands3rd of 424.7%Show ranking
      Hand sander brands2nd of 624.7%Show ranking
      Orbital sander brands2nd of 627.3%Show ranking
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      Pressure washer brands2nd of 729%Show ranking
      Palm sander brands2nd of 623.4%Show ranking
      Biscuit joiner brands2nd of 627.1%Show ranking
      Reciprocating saw brands3rd of 624.2%Show ranking
      Compound miter saw brands3rd of 629.2%Show ranking
      Cordless roofing nailer brands2nd of 629.8%Show ranking
      Cordless sander brands2nd of 428.6%Show ranking
      Power screwdriver brands1st of 532.2%Show ranking
      Impact wrench brands2nd of 528.9%Show ranking
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      Power washer brands1st of 833%Show ranking
      Cordless angle grinder brands2nd of 529.8%Show ranking
      Staple gun brands2nd of 630.1%Show ranking
      Cordless screwdriver brands2nd of 530.5%Show ranking
      Brushless drill brands2nd of 430.5%Show ranking
      Cable stapler brands2nd of 430.5%Show ranking
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      Cordless grease gun brands2nd of 430.5%Show ranking
      Cordless stapler brands2nd of 430.5%Show ranking
      Drill driver brands2nd of 430.5%Show ranking
      Narrow crown stapler brands2nd of 430.5%Show ranking
      Belt sander brands2nd of 530.7%Show ranking
      Chain mortiser brands2nd of 534.1%Show ranking
      SDS drill brands2nd of 527.8%Show ranking
      Power drill brands2nd of 427.9%Show ranking
      Tire inflator brands2nd of 427.9%Show ranking
      Cordless Sawzall brands2nd of 531.8%Show ranking
      Tile cutter brands2nd of 634.3%Show ranking
      Hand planer brands2nd of 640.3%Show ranking
      Laser level brands5th of 50.89%Show ranking
      Bench saw brands2nd of 440.5%Show ranking
      Framing nail gun brands1st of 641.2%Show ranking
      Reel mower brands1st of 660.8%Show ranking
      Snow blower brands1st of 650%Show ranking
      Lawn edger brands3rd of 82.3%Show ranking
      Leaf vacuum brands2nd of 444.5%Show ranking
      Power inverter brands1st of 650.3%Show ranking
      Router circle jig brands1st of 446.1%Show ranking
      Car polisher brands1st of 647.3%Show ranking
      LED work light brands1st of 448.1%Show ranking
      PEX crimper brands1st of 448.3%Show ranking
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