How popular isShindaiwa?
In September 2026, people searched for Shindaiwa by name about 110 times in New Zealand, a 21.4% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.12% of all New Zealand chainsaw and outdoor power brand searches, placing Shindaiwa seventh out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about chainsaw and outdoor power brands, Shindaiwa appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the eight.
Shindaiwa is the seventh most searched of 8 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
HondaShare of searches 43.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
RyobiShare of searches 19.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
MakitaShare of searches 17.6%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
StihlShare of searches 10.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
ShindaiwaShare of searches 0.12%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top chainsaw and outdoor power brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Shindaiwa was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Shindaiwa is the fifth most recommended of the eight.
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.
Stihl5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Husqvarna4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ECHO3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Honda2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Shindaiwa2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Makita1 of 5Named in 1 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
Greenworks0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about chainsaw and outdoor power brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which chainsaw and outdoor power brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best chainsaw and outdoor power brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best chainsaw and outdoor power brand in New Zealand for a farm or garden?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“chainsaw brands nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best chainsaw 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 19, 2026.
Which chainsaw and outdoor power brands compete with Shindaiwa?
Share of searches by month for Honda, Ryobi, Makita, Stihl, Husqvarna, Shindaiwa. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Honda | Ryobi | Makita | Stihl | Husqvarna | ECHO | Shindaiwa | Greenworks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.9% | 18.1% | 15.3% | 10.7% | 11.3% | 0.44% | 0.15% | 0.09% |
| Nov 2025 | 37.4% | 23.3% | 15.3% | 12.5% | 10.8% | 0.46% | 0.17% | 0.07% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.2% | 22.3% | 14.5% | 12.1% | 9.3% | 0.41% | 0.14% | 0.07% |
| Jan 2026 | 45% | 19.2% | 14% | 11.8% | 9.4% | 0.42% | 0.14% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 45.3% | 17% | 14.7% | 12.4% | 9.9% | 0.49% | 0.15% | 0.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.7% | 17.5% | 13.9% | 10.6% | 9.5% | 0.54% | 0.18% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.9% | 17.9% | 15.4% | 11.7% | 10.3% | 0.57% | 0.2% | 0.11% |
| May 2026 | 45.6% | 14.5% | 15.6% | 13.4% | 10.2% | 0.57% | 0.16% | 0.08% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.1% | 14.4% | 16.2% | 11.4% | 9% | 0.63% | 0.17% | 0.11% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.2% | 14.4% | 16% | 11.7% | 8.9% | 0.58% | 0.14% | 0.11% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.3% | 16.3% | 16.7% | 11.3% | 8.5% | 0.68% | 0.17% | 0.11% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.5% | 19.6% | 17.6% | 10.4% | 8.2% | 0.61% | 0.12% | 0.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 43.5% | 40.4K | +4.7% | -2.9 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 19.6% | 18.2K | +34.4% | +3.3 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 17.6% | 16.3K | +17.3% | +0.8 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.4% | 9.6K | +2.8% | -0.9 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 8.2% | 7.6K | +7.8% | -0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.61% | 570 | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.12% | 110 | -21.4% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.1% | 90 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Honda43.5%
Held 1st. 40.4K estimated branded searches, +4.7% vs prior month. Share -2.9 points.
2.
Ryobi19.6%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 18.2K estimated branded searches, +34.4% vs prior month. Share +3.3 points.
3.
Makita17.6%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 16.3K estimated branded searches, +17.3% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
4.
Stihl10.4%
Held 4th. 9.6K estimated branded searches, +2.8% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
8.2%
Held 5th. 7.6K estimated branded searches, +7.8% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
6.
ECHO0.61%
Held 6th. 570 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.12%
Held 7th. 110 estimated branded searches, -21.4% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.1%
Held 8th. 90 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Shindaiwa changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Shindaiwa in New Zealand fell from 140 to 110.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shindaiwa’s share of searches among chainsaw and outdoor power brands in New Zealand held steady, from 0.15% to 0.12%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand chainsaw and outdoor power brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Ryobi overtook Makita to rank 2nd among chainsaw and outdoor power brands in New Zealand, with 19.6% of the searches.

In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among chainsaw and outdoor power brands in New Zealand, from 16.7% to 17.6%.

In September 2026, Honda lost share of searches among chainsaw and outdoor power brands in New Zealand, from 46.3% to 43.5%.

In September 2026, Stihl lost share of searches among chainsaw and outdoor power brands in New Zealand, from 11.3% to 10.4%.

Husqvarna’s share of searches among chainsaw and outdoor power brands in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 9% to 8.2% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for ECHO in New Zealand rose 35.7% over 12 measured months, from 420 to 570 in September 2026.
How are Shindaiwa’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Shindaiwa’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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