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Irwin vs Milwaukee:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Milwaukee had more branded searches than Irwin among aviation snips brands in New Zealand. Milwaukee had about 2,950 branded searches, while Irwin had 170. Milwaukee made up 27.3% of all aviation snips brand searches we track, and Irwin accounted for 1.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about aviation snips brands, Irwin appeared in all three answers and Milwaukee in two. Milwaukee was mentioned before Irwin in two out of three answers.

Among aviation snips brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Milwaukee, about 17 searches for every 1 for Irwin

Milwaukee 3K searchesIrwin 170 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Irwin, mentioned in every answer we collected

Irwin in 3 of 3Milwaukee in 2 of 3

Who does AI recommend more?

Milwaukee, named ahead of Irwin in 2 of 3 answers

Milwaukee first in 2Irwin first in 1

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Top aviation snips brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, Irwin appeared in all three answers. Milwaukee was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Milwaukee was listed before Irwin in two out of three answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Midwest Snips1st
  2. Wiss2nd
  3. Milwaukee3rd
  4. Irwin4th
  5. DeWalt–
  6. Knipex–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Midwest Snips3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Irwin3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Wiss3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Milwaukee2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • DeWalt0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Knipex0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers

See every answer about aviation snips brands

3 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which aviation snips brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Milwaukee
    2. 2Wiss
    3. 3Irwin
    4. 4Midwest Snips
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best aviation snips brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Midwest Snips
    2. 2Wiss
    3. 3Milwaukee
    4. 4Irwin
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best aviation snips brand in New Zealand for sheet metal cutting?”

    1. 1Midwest Snips
    2. 2Wiss
    3. 3Irwin
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best aviation snips”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “tin snips nz”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Is Irwin or Milwaukee more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Irwin and Milwaukee by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six aviation snips brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Irwin and Milwaukee among aviation snips brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Milwaukee, Irwin. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthDeWaltMilwaukeeKnipexMidwest SnipsIrwinWiss
Oct 202549.9%26.2%19.9%1.3%1.8%0.95%
Nov 202557.5%23.5%15.4%1.3%1.5%0.77%
Dec 202551%25.1%19.6%1.3%1.8%1.2%
Jan 202653.7%22.7%19.6%1.2%2.1%0.77%
Feb 202651.1%25.4%19.2%1.7%1.9%0.71%
Mar 202647.9%24.2%23.3%1.8%1.9%0.86%
Apr 202648.6%24.5%22.5%1.3%2.2%0.93%
May 202643%26.9%25%1.7%1.9%1.5%
Jun 202645.3%23.9%24.9%1.8%1.8%2.3%
Jul 202642.4%25.4%26.2%2.6%2.1%1.3%
Aug 202640.8%30.7%23.3%2.1%2.3%0.82%
Sep 202646.2%27.3%22.1%1.9%1.6%0.83%

How has the Irwin and Milwaukee comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Milwaukee was ahead of Irwin in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Irwin’s share of searches among aviation snips brands in New Zealand moved from 1.8% to 1.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 150 to 170.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among aviation snips brands in New Zealand moved from 26.2% to 27.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.2K to 3K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand aviation snips brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among aviation snips brands in New Zealand, from 30.7% to 27.3%.

  2. In September 2026, Irwin lost share of searches among aviation snips brands in New Zealand, from 2.3% to 1.6%.

How are branded searches counted?

7 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Irwin’s and Milwaukee’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Irwin

2 branded search terms

  • irwin clamps
  • irwin tools

Milwaukee

5 branded search terms

  • milwaukee tool
  • milwaukee tool bag
  • milwaukee tool box
  • milwaukee tool kit
  • milwaukee tool set

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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