Grinder blades brands in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Makita was the most searched grinder blades brand in New Zealand, accounting for 51.4% of all searches among the six brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Makita and Bosch were mentioned most often, in four of the five answers. Bosch was recommended most often, coming first in all three responses that gave a list.
MakitaShare of searches 51.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
DeWaltShare of searches 31.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
MilwaukeeShare of searches 16.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
FlexovitShare of searches 0.17%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Norton AbrasivesShare of searches 0.11%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top grinder blades brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Makita and Bosch were mentioned most often, in four of the five answers. Bosch was recommended most often, coming first in all three answers that gave a list. Makita was second, and Flexovit and Norton Abrasives tied for third. DeWalt, which ranked second in searches, was not mentioned at all.
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.
- Makita4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bosch4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Flexovit3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Norton Abrasives3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Milwaukee1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- DeWalt0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which grinder blades brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best grinder blades brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best grinder blades brand in New Zealand for angle grinder cutting?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“metal cutting disc”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“grinder cutting disc”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which grinder blades brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each grinder blades brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six grinder blades brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Makita, DeWalt, Milwaukee. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | DeWalt | Milwaukee | Flexovit | Norton Abrasives | Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.9% | 32.6% | 15% | 0.27% | 0.14% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.8% | 39% | 14.8% | 0.18% | 0.18% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.4% | 32.5% | 14.7% | 0.14% | 0.21% | 0.07% |
| Jan 2026 | 53.9% | 33% | 12.8% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.07% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.9% | 32.7% | 14.9% | 0.14% | 0.21% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.3% | 32.9% | 15.5% | 0.14% | 0.21% | 0% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.6% | 32.2% | 14.8% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 50.1% | 31.7% | 17.8% | 0.26% | 0.13% | 0% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.9% | 35.6% | 17.2% | 0.12% | 0.12% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.7% | 32.6% | 17.2% | 0.2% | 0.27% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.7% | 32.8% | 22.1% | 0.06% | 0.24% | 0.06% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.4% | 31.5% | 16.7% | 0.17% | 0.11% | 0.06% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 51.4% | 9.1K | +19.7% | +6.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 31.5% | 5.6K | 0% | -1.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16.7% | 3K | -21.3% | -5.4 points | |
| 4, moved from 6th to 4th | 0.17% | 30 | +200% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 6th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 0.11% | 20 | -50% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 0.06% | 10 | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th |
1.
Makita51.4%
Held 1st. 9.1K estimated branded searches, +19.7% vs prior month. Share +6.7 points.
2.
DeWalt31.5%
Held 2nd. 5.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
16.7%
Held 3rd. 3K estimated branded searches, -21.3% vs prior month. Share -5.4 points.
4.
Flexovit0.17%
Moved from 6th to 4th. 30 estimated branded searches, +200% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.11%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 20 estimated branded searches, -50% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.
Bosch0.06%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among grinder blades brands in New Zealand?
6 brands
In September 2026, Makita was the most searched among grinder blades brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 9.1K branded searches, 51.4% of all searches for the six we track. DeWalt is in 2nd place, 19.9 percentage points behind at 31.5%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makita | 51.9% → 51.4% | 53.9%Jan 2026 | 44.7%Aug 2026 | 1st |
| DeWalt | 32.6% → 31.5% | 39%Nov 2025 | 31.5%Sep 2026 | 2nd |
| Milwaukee | 15% → 16.7% | 22.1%Aug 2026 | 12.8%Jan 2026 | 3rd |
| Flexovit | 0.27% → 0.17% | 0.27%Oct 2025 | 0.06%Aug 2026 | 4th |
| Norton Abrasives | 0.14% → 0.11% | 0.27%Jul 2026 | 0.11%Sep 2026 | 5th |
| Bosch | 0.07% → 0.06% | 0.07%Jan 2026 | 0%Mar 2026 | 6th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among grinder blades brands in New Zealand decreased from 32.6% to 31.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among grinder blades brands in New Zealand increased from 15% to 16.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among grinder blades brands in New Zealand peaked at 53.9% in January 2026 and was lowest at 44.7% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among grinder blades brands in New Zealand peaked at 39% in November 2025 and was lowest at 31.5% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among grinder blades brands in New Zealand peaked at 22.1% in August 2026 and was lowest at 12.8% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita, Flexovit, Norton Abrasives and Bosch held steady: their share of searches among grinder blades brands in New Zealand each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand grinder blades brands in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among grinder blades brands in New Zealand, from 44.7% to 51.4%.
In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among grinder blades brands in New Zealand, from 22.1% to 16.7%.
In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among grinder blades brands in New Zealand, from 32.8% to 31.5%.
In September 2026, Flexovit rose from 6th to 4th among grinder blades brands in New Zealand.
In September 2026, Bosch fell from 5th to 6th among grinder blades brands in New Zealand.
In September 2026, Norton Abrasives fell from 4th to 5th among grinder blades brands in New Zealand.
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