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How popular isStihl?

In September 2026, people searched for Stihl by name about 14,300 times in New Zealand, an 11.7% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 18.6% of all New Zealand leaf blower brand searches, placing Stihl third out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about leaf blower brands, Stihl appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Stihl is the third most searched of 7 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. RyobiShare of searches 27.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  2. MakitaShare of searches 20.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  3. StihlShare of searches 18.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  4. HusqvarnaShare of searches 14.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  5. DeWaltShare of searches 12%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th

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Top leaf blower brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Stihl appeared in all five answers. Stihl is the most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Stihl1st
  2. Makita2nd
  3. Ryobi3rd
  4. Husqvarna4th
  5. DeWalt5th
  6. Milwaukee6th
  7. ECHO–

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
  • Ryobi4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Makita4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Husqvarna2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • DeWalt2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Milwaukee1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • ECHO0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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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 19, 2026.

Which leaf blower brands compete with Stihl?

Stihl against leaf blower brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Ryobi, Makita, Stihl, Husqvarna, DeWalt, Milwaukee. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthRyobiMakitaStihlHusqvarnaDeWaltMilwaukeeECHO
Oct 202525.3%18.4%19.8%21.3%10.5%4.5%0.25%
Nov 202529.4%15.8%20.2%17.6%12.5%4.2%0.24%
Dec 202531.6%17.2%21%16%10%4%0.26%
Jan 202628.6%17.8%22.1%17.3%10.3%3.6%0.26%
Feb 202625.2%18.3%23%18.1%10.8%4.5%0.23%
Mar 202627%18.6%20.1%17.9%11.3%4.8%0.25%
Apr 202625.8%19%21%18.2%11.2%4.6%0.22%
May 202621.3%19.7%24%17.6%11.4%5.8%0.3%
Jun 202622.3%20.4%20.7%15.9%14.1%6.4%0.27%
Jul 202623%20.4%21.8%16.2%12.1%6.2%0.24%
Aug 202624.8%19.4%20%14.6%12.8%8.2%0.26%
Sep 202627.9%20.8%18.6%14.4%12%5.9%0.28%

  1. 1.Ryobi

    27.9%

    Held 1st. 13.9K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +3.1 points.

  2. 2.Makita

    20.8%

    Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 10.4K estimated branded searches, +16.9% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.

  3. 3.Stihl

    18.6%

    Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 9.3K estimated branded searches, +1.6% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.

  4. 4.Husqvarna

    14.4%

    Held 4th. 7.2K estimated branded searches, +7.3% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  5. 5.DeWalt

    12%

    Held 5th. 6K estimated branded searches, +2% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.

  6. 6.Milwaukee

    5.9%

    Held 6th. 3K estimated branded searches, -21.3% vs prior month. Share -2.3 points.

  7. 7.ECHO

    0.28%

    Held 7th. 140 estimated branded searches, +16.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

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

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Stihl in New Zealand fell from 16.2K to 14.3K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stihl’s share of searches among leaf blower brands in New Zealand decreased from 19.8% to 18.6%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stihl’s share of searches among leaf blower brands in New Zealand peaked at 24% in May 2026 and was lowest at 18.6% in September 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand leaf blower brands in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Makita overtook Stihl to rank 2nd among leaf blower brands in New Zealand, with 20.8% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Ryobi gained share of searches among leaf blower brands in New Zealand, from 24.8% to 27.9%.

  3. In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among leaf blower brands in New Zealand, from 8.2% to 5.9%.

  4. In September 2026, Stihl lost share of searches among leaf blower brands in New Zealand, from 20% to 18.6%.

  5. In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among leaf blower brands in New Zealand, from 12.8% to 12%.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for ECHO in New Zealand rose 16.7% over 12 measured months, from 120 to 140 in September 2026.

How are Stihl’s branded searches counted?

15 search terms

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

  • 500i stihl
  • stihl
  • stihl air blower
  • stihl blower
  • stihl brush cutter
  • stihl chainsaw
  • stihl concrete saw
  • stihl edger
  • stihl hedge trimmer
  • stihl lawn edger
  • stihl lawn mower
  • stihl line trimmer
  • stihl mower
  • stihl pole saw
  • stihl weed eater

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Stihl compete?

Stihl is ranked in 29 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 brands4th of 810.4%Show ranking
Cordless chainsaw brands2nd of 621.1%Show ranking
Leaf blower brands3rd of 718.6%Shown above
Lawn mower brands2nd of 1024.4%Show ranking
Stone saw brands2nd of 626%Show ranking
Cut off saw brands4th of 718%Show ranking
Garden tool brands4th of 1319.8%Show ranking
Air blower brands3rd of 620.3%Show ranking
Edger brands4th of 720.3%Show ranking
Cordless blower brands1st of 431.6%Show ranking
Grass trimmer brands1st of 827.9%Show ranking
Pruning saw brands2nd of 832.8%Show ranking
Hedge cutter brands1st of 433%Show ranking
Pressure washer brands1st of 729.8%Show ranking
Earth auger brands3rd of 825.6%Show ranking
Power washer brands2nd of 826.1%Show ranking
Backpack sprayer brands2nd of 735.7%Show ranking
Lawn edger brands4th of 80.85%Show ranking
Post hole digger brands1st of 353%Show ranking
Leaf vacuum brands1st of 455.4%Show ranking
Backpack blower brands1st of 355.7%Show ranking
Robotic lawn mower brands2nd of 643.9%Show ranking
Brush cutter brands2nd of 546.2%Show ranking
Asphalt cutter brands2nd of 449.1%Show ranking
Brush blade brands2nd of 349.5%Show ranking
Power broom brands2nd of 348.9%Show ranking
Weed sprayer brands1st of 361.2%Show ranking
Hedge shears brands1st of 485.6%Show ranking
Tree loppers brands1st of 383.9%Show ranking
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