Cordless blower brands in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Stihl was the most searched cordless blower brand in New Zealand, accounting for 31.6% of all searches among the four brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Ryobi showed up in every answer. Makita was recommended most often, coming first in three out of five responses.
StihlShare of searches 31.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
RyobiShare of searches 26.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
MakitaShare of searches 24.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
DeWaltShare of searches 17.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top cordless blower brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ryobi appeared every time. Makita was recommended most often, coming first in three out of five answers. Stihl was second, and Ryobi was third.
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 cordless blower brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cordless blower brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cordless blower brand in New Zealand for garden cleanup?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“leaf blower nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“battery blower”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which cordless blower brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each cordless blower brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four cordless blower brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Stihl, Ryobi, Makita, DeWalt. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Stihl | Ryobi | Makita | DeWalt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 36.9% | 24.5% | 21.8% | 16.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.9% | 28.9% | 16.7% | 18.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 36% | 31.3% | 18.1% | 14.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.4% | 26.7% | 19.8% | 15.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.8% | 23% | 20.8% | 16.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.3% | 27.9% | 20.9% | 17% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.7% | 24.8% | 22.1% | 17.4% |
| May 2026 | 39.8% | 21.1% | 21.7% | 17.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 33.7% | 22.3% | 22.8% | 21.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.3% | 22.2% | 24.1% | 18.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.3% | 24.7% | 22.2% | 19.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 31.6% | 26.5% | 24.1% | 17.8% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 31.6% | 10.6K | +7.4% | -1.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 26.5% | 8.9K | +21.4% | +1.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 24.1% | 8.1K | +22.7% | +1.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 17.8% | 6K | +2% | -1.9 points |
1.
Stihl31.6%
Held 1st. 10.6K estimated branded searches, +7.4% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
2.
Ryobi26.5%
Held 2nd. 8.9K estimated branded searches, +21.4% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
3.
Makita24.1%
Held 3rd. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.
4.
DeWalt17.8%
Held 4th. 6K estimated branded searches, +2% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among cordless blower brands in New Zealand?
4 brands
In September 2026, Stihl was the most searched among cordless blower brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 10.6K branded searches, 31.6% of all searches for the four we track. Ryobi is in 2nd place, 5 percentage points behind at 26.5%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stihl | 36.9% → 31.6% | 39.8%Feb 2026 | 31.6%Sep 2026 | 1st |
| Ryobi | 24.5% → 26.5% | 31.3%Dec 2025 | 21.1%May 2026 | 2nd |
| Makita | 21.8% → 24.1% | 24.1%Jul 2026 | 16.7%Nov 2025 | 3rd |
| DeWalt | 16.7% → 17.8% | 21.2%Jun 2026 | 14.6%Dec 2025 | 4th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stihl’s share of searches among cordless blower brands in New Zealand decreased from 36.9% to 31.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among cordless blower brands in New Zealand increased from 24.5% to 26.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among cordless blower brands in New Zealand increased from 21.8% to 24.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among cordless blower brands in New Zealand increased from 16.7% to 17.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stihl’s share of searches among cordless blower brands in New Zealand peaked at 39.8% in February 2026 and was lowest at 31.6% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among cordless blower brands in New Zealand peaked at 31.3% in December 2025 and was lowest at 21.1% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among cordless blower brands in New Zealand peaked at 24.1% in July 2026 and was lowest at 16.7% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among cordless blower brands in New Zealand peaked at 21.2% in June 2026 and was lowest at 14.6% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cordless blower brands in September 2026?
4 changes
In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among cordless blower brands in New Zealand, from 22.2% to 24.1%.
In September 2026, Ryobi gained share of searches among cordless blower brands in New Zealand, from 24.7% to 26.5%.
In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among cordless blower brands in New Zealand, from 19.8% to 17.8%.
In September 2026, Stihl lost share of searches among cordless blower brands in New Zealand, from 33.3% to 31.6%.
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