DeWalt vs Tajima:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, DeWalt had more branded searches than Tajima among chalk box brands in New Zealand. DeWalt had about 5,470 branded searches, while Tajima had 140. DeWalt made up 60% of all chalk box brand searches we track, and Tajima accounted for 1.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about chalk box brands, Tajima appeared in four of the five answers and DeWalt in two. Tajima was mentioned before DeWalt in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
DeWalt, about 39 searches for every 1 for Tajima
Who does AI mention more?
Tajima, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, DeWalt in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Tajima, named ahead of DeWalt in every answer
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Top chalk box brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Tajima was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. DeWalt was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Tajima was listed before DeWalt in every answer.
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.
- Tajima4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- DeWalt2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Milwaukee2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- OX Tools2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Irwin0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about chalk box brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which chalk box brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best chalk box brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best chalk box brand in New Zealand for layout and marking work?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best chalk box”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“construction chalk box”
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 DeWalt or Tajima more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for DeWalt and Tajima by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five chalk box brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for DeWalt, Tajima. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | DeWalt | Milwaukee | OX Tools | Irwin | Tajima |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 62% | 30.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 68.4% | 25.8% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 0.74% |
| Dec 2025 | 64.6% | 29.2% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 67% | 25.9% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1% |
| Feb 2026 | 63.9% | 29.2% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 62.9% | 29.2% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 63.2% | 29.1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 58.9% | 33.1% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 62.5% | 30.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.5% | 32.7% | 4% | 2.6% | 2.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.8% | 37.5% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 60% | 32.3% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
How has the DeWalt and Tajima comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- DeWalt was ahead of Tajima in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among chalk box brands in New Zealand moved from 62% to 60%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.5K to 5.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tajima’s share of searches among chalk box brands in New Zealand moved from 1.2% to 1.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90 to 140.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand chalk box brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, DeWalt gained share of searches among chalk box brands in New Zealand, from 54.8% to 60%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Tajima in New Zealand rose 55.6% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 140 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DeWalt’s and Tajima’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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