How popular isToro?
In October 2026, people searched for Toro by name about 1,190 times in New Zealand, an 11.9% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1.5% of all New Zealand lawn mower brand searches, placing Toro tenth out of 12 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about lawn mower brands, Toro did not appear in any of the answers.
Toro is the tenth most searched of 12 competitors and not named in the AI answers we collected.
RyobiShare of searches 36%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 10th
MasportShare of searches 26.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
LawnmasterShare of searches 6.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
VictaShare of searches 6.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
ToroShare of searches 1.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top lawn mower brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Toro 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.
Honda Power Equipment1st
Stihl2nd
Masport3rd
Victa4th
Makita5th
Greenworks6th
Lawnmaster7th- +2 more
Ryobi10th
Cub Cadet11th
Toro–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Makita4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Masport3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Victa3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Stihl3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Honda Power Equipment3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Husqvarna2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Ryobi1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lawnmaster1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Greenworks1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Toro0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about lawn mower brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which lawn mower brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best lawn mower brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best lawn mower brand in New Zealand for a medium backyard?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ride on mower nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cordless lawn mower”
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.
How often do people search for Toro compared with other New Zealand lawn mower brands?
Share of searches by month for Ryobi, Masport, Lawnmaster, Victa, Stihl, Husqvarna, Greenworks, Honda Power Equipment, Makita, Toro. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ryobi | Masport | Lawnmaster | Victa | Stihl | Husqvarna | Greenworks | Honda Power Equipment | Makita | Toro | Cub Cadet | Rover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 28.4% | 25.6% | 7.1% | 6.3% | 9% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.5% | 22.4% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 8.7% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.6% | 22.5% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 8.7% | 6.5% | 3.3% | 5% | 2% | 3% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.1% | 23.6% | 8.6% | 7.1% | 7.2% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 8.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 24.9% | 22.4% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 9.4% | 10.5% | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.2% | 24.5% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 8.4% | 7.2% | 4.5% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 27.1% | 20.2% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 10.1% | 7.2% | 4% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.9% | 22.3% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 8.6% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 6% | 2.4% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 27% | 24.3% | 9% | 7.3% | 8.1% | 6.9% | 3.6% | 6.2% | 1.7% | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 27.7% | 25% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 8.3% | 6.3% | 5% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 30.3% | 22.6% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 8.8% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 5% | 2% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1% |
| Oct 2026 | 36% | 26.5% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 6.2% | 4.5% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.74% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 36% | 7.3K | +127.3% | +5.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 26.5% | 5.4K | +125% | +3.9 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 6.4% | 1.3K | +47.7% | -1.9 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 6.4% | 1.3K | +47.7% | -1.9 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 3rd to 5th | 6.2% | 1.3K | +35.5% | -2.6 pointsmoved from 3rd to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.5% | 910 | +51.7% | -1.2 points | |
| 7, moved from 8th to 7th | 4.2% | 860 | +109.8% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 8th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 3.9% | 800 | +50.9% | -1.1 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 10th to 9th | 2.4% | 480 | +128.6% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 10th to 9th | |
| 10, moved from 9th to 10th | 1.5% | 310 | +10.7% | -1.1 pointsmoved from 9th to 10th | |
| 11, held 11th | 1.3% | 260 | +62.5% | -0.2 points | |
| 12, held 12th | 0.74% | 150 | +36.4% | -0.3 points |
1.
Ryobi36%
Held 1st. 7.3K estimated branded searches, +127.3% vs prior month. Share +5.6 points.
2.
Masport26.5%
Held 2nd. 5.4K estimated branded searches, +125% vs prior month. Share +3.9 points.
6.4%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +47.7% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
4.
Victa6.4%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +47.7% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
5.
Stihl6.2%
Moved from 3rd to 5th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +35.5% vs prior month. Share -2.6 points.
4.5%
Held 6th. 910 estimated branded searches, +51.7% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
4.2%
Moved from 8th to 7th. 860 estimated branded searches, +109.8% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
3.9%
Moved from 7th to 8th. 800 estimated branded searches, +50.9% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
9.
Makita2.4%
Moved from 10th to 9th. 480 estimated branded searches, +128.6% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
10.
Toro1.5%
Moved from 9th to 10th. 310 estimated branded searches, +10.7% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
11.
Cub Cadet1.3%
Held 11th. 260 estimated branded searches, +62.5% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
12.
Rover0.74%
Held 12th. 150 estimated branded searches, +36.4% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
Toro, Ryobi and 8 other brands sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “toro mower”.
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How has branded search demand for Toro changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Toro in New Zealand fell from 1.4K to 1.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Toro’s share of searches among lawn mower brands in New Zealand decreased from 2.5% to 1.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Toro’s share of searches among lawn mower brands in New Zealand peaked at 4% in May 2026 and was lowest at 1.5% in October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Toro fell from 9th to 10th among lawn mower brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand lawn mower brands in October 2026?
6 changes

In October 2026, Ryobi gained share of searches among lawn mower brands in New Zealand, from 30.3% to 36%.

In October 2026, Masport gained share of searches among lawn mower brands in New Zealand, from 22.6% to 26.5%.

In October 2026, Stihl lost share of searches among lawn mower brands in New Zealand, from 8.8% to 6.2%.

In October 2026, Lawnmaster lost share of searches among lawn mower brands in New Zealand, from 8.3% to 6.4%.

In October 2026, Victa lost share of searches among lawn mower brands in New Zealand, from 8.3% to 6.4%.

In October 2026, Husqvarna lost share of searches among lawn mower brands in New Zealand, from 5.7% to 4.5%.
How are Toro’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Toro’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.
- toro
- toro lawn mower
- toro mower
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