Cordless screwdriver brands in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Makita was the most searched cordless screwdriver brand in New Zealand, accounting for 37.1% of all searches among the five brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Bosch was mentioned most often, in four of the five answers. Bosch was recommended most often, coming first in three out of four responses that gave a list.
MakitaShare of searches 37.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
RyobiShare of searches 30.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
DeWaltShare of searches 20.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
MilwaukeeShare of searches 12%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
BoschShare of searches 0.16%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top cordless screwdriver brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bosch was mentioned most often, in four of the five answers. Bosch was recommended most often, coming first in three out of four answers that gave a list. Makita 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.
- Bosch4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Makita3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- DeWalt3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Ryobi2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Milwaukee1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cordless screwdriver brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cordless screwdriver brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cordless screwdriver brand in New Zealand for small screw jobs?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best cordless screwdriver”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cordless screwdriver review”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which cordless screwdriver brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each cordless screwdriver brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five cordless screwdriver brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Makita, Ryobi, DeWalt, Milwaukee. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | Ryobi | DeWalt | Milwaukee | Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.7% | 30.4% | 20.8% | 10.9% | 0.15% |
| Nov 2025 | 29.8% | 36.9% | 23.5% | 9.6% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 32.3% | 40% | 18.4% | 9.1% | 0.21% |
| Jan 2026 | 36% | 35.2% | 20.1% | 8.5% | 0.19% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.4% | 30% | 21.6% | 10.8% | 0.25% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.9% | 33.5% | 20.9% | 10.5% | 0.14% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.7% | 30.2% | 21.1% | 10.6% | 0.25% |
| May 2026 | 38.7% | 25.4% | 22% | 13.7% | 0.25% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.2% | 25.2% | 25.2% | 13.2% | 0.24% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.5% | 25.7% | 22.2% | 13.3% | 0.26% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.5% | 27.7% | 22% | 16.5% | 0.18% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.1% | 30.5% | 20.3% | 12% | 0.16% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 37.1% | 9.1K | +19.7% | +3.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30.5% | 7.5K | +19.1% | +2.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 20.3% | 5K | 0% | -1.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 12% | 3K | -21.3% | -4.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.16% | 40 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Makita37.1%
Held 1st. 9.1K estimated branded searches, +19.7% vs prior month. Share +3.5 points.
2.
Ryobi30.5%
Held 2nd. 7.5K estimated branded searches, +19.1% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.
3.
DeWalt20.3%
Held 3rd. 5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
12%
Held 4th. 3K estimated branded searches, -21.3% vs prior month. Share -4.5 points.
5.
Bosch0.16%
Held 5th. 40 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among cordless screwdriver brands in New Zealand?
5 brands
In September 2026, Makita was the most searched among cordless screwdriver brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 9.1K branded searches, 37.1% of all searches for the five we track. Ryobi is in 2nd place, 6.6 percentage points behind at 30.5%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makita | 37.7% → 37.1% | 38.7%May 2026 | 29.8%Nov 2025 | 1st |
| Ryobi | 30.4% → 30.5% | 40%Dec 2025 | 25.2%Jun 2026 | 2nd |
| DeWalt | 20.8% → 20.3% | 25.2%Jun 2026 | 18.4%Dec 2025 | 3rd |
| Milwaukee | 10.9% → 12% | 16.5%Aug 2026 | 8.5%Jan 2026 | 4th |
| Bosch | 0.15% → 0.16% | 0.26%Jul 2026 | 0.12%Nov 2025 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among cordless screwdriver brands in New Zealand decreased from 37.7% to 37.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among cordless screwdriver brands in New Zealand increased from 10.9% to 12%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among cordless screwdriver brands in New Zealand peaked at 38.7% in May 2026 and was lowest at 29.8% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among cordless screwdriver brands in New Zealand peaked at 40% in December 2025 and was lowest at 25.2% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among cordless screwdriver brands in New Zealand peaked at 25.2% in June 2026 and was lowest at 18.4% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among cordless screwdriver brands in New Zealand peaked at 16.5% in August 2026 and was lowest at 8.5% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi, DeWalt and Bosch held steady: their share of searches among cordless screwdriver brands in New Zealand each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cordless screwdriver brands in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among cordless screwdriver brands in New Zealand, from 33.5% to 37.1%.
In September 2026, Ryobi gained share of searches among cordless screwdriver brands in New Zealand, from 27.7% to 30.5%.
In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among cordless screwdriver brands in New Zealand, from 16.5% to 12%.
In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among cordless screwdriver brands in New Zealand, from 22% to 20.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Bosch in New Zealand rose 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 30 to 40 in September 2026.
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