ECHO vs Husqvarna:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Husqvarna had more branded searches than ECHO among brush blade brands in New Zealand. Husqvarna had about 7,260 branded searches, while ECHO had 140. Husqvarna made up 49.6% of all brush blade brand searches we track, and ECHO accounted for 0.96%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about brush blade brands, Husqvarna appeared in two of the five answers and ECHO in none.
Who do people search for more?
Husqvarna, about 52 searches for every 1 for ECHO
Who does AI mention more?
Husqvarna, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, ECHO in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Husqvarna, the only one of the two named
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Top brush blade brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Husqvarna was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. ECHO 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which brush blade brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best brush blade brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best brush blade brand in New Zealand for heavy grass cutting?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“brush cutter blade”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best brush blade”
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 ECHO or Husqvarna more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for ECHO and Husqvarna by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all three brush blade brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Husqvarna, ECHO. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Husqvarna | Stihl | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 58.9% | 40.4% | 0.68% |
| Nov 2025 | 54.3% | 45% | 0.73% |
| Dec 2025 | 50.1% | 49.1% | 0.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.9% | 49.4% | 0.74% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.9% | 49.5% | 0.62% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.2% | 45.1% | 0.76% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.6% | 45.7% | 0.63% |
| May 2026 | 48.4% | 50.8% | 0.81% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.9% | 50.2% | 0.84% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.2% | 51.1% | 0.71% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.6% | 51.5% | 0.84% |
| Sep 2026 | 49.6% | 49.5% | 0.96% |
How has the ECHO and Husqvarna comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Husqvarna was ahead of ECHO in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ECHO’s share of searches among brush blade brands in New Zealand moved from 0.68% to 0.96%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 120 to 140.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Husqvarna’s share of searches among brush blade brands in New Zealand moved from 58.9% to 49.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10.4K to 7.3K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand brush blade brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Husqvarna overtook Stihl to become the leader among brush blade brands in New Zealand, with 49.6% of the searches.
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 branded searches counted?
12 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ECHO’s and Husqvarna’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.
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