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title: "Hot glue gun brands in New Zealand: Which are searched most?"
description: "Compare the hot glue gun brands people buy. Share of Search among Makita, Ryobi, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Gorilla Glue, Bosch and Gloo, the hot glue gun brands Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
canonical: "https://gobrandwave.com/demand/nz/categories/nz-hot-glue-gun-brands"
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# Hot glue gun brands in New Zealand: Which are searched most?

Compare the hot glue gun brands people buy. Share of Search among Makita, Ryobi, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Gorilla Glue, Bosch and Gloo, the hot glue gun brands Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: Hot glue gun brands
- **Market**: New Zealand
- **Brands compared**: 7
- **Month measured**: Sep 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: Makita, 35.2%

## Which brand is most popular in search among hot glue gun brands in New Zealand?

- In September 2026, Makita was the most searched among hot glue gun brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 9.1K branded searches, 35.2% of all searches for the seven we track.
- Ryobi is in 2nd place, 6.3 percentage points behind at 28.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among hot glue gun brands in New Zealand decreased from 35.9% to 35.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among hot glue gun brands in New Zealand decreased from 19.8% to 19.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among hot glue gun brands in New Zealand increased from 10.4% to 11.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among hot glue gun brands in New Zealand peaked at 37% in May 2026 and was lowest at 28.7% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among hot glue gun brands in New Zealand peaked at 38.6% in December 2025 and was lowest at 24.2% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among hot glue gun brands in New Zealand peaked at 24.2% in June 2026 and was lowest at 17.7% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among hot glue gun brands in New Zealand peaked at 15.8% in August 2026 and was lowest at 8.2% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gorilla Glue’s share of searches among hot glue gun brands in New Zealand peaked at 5% in September 2026 and was lowest at 3.6% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi, Gorilla Glue, Bosch and Gloo held steady: their share of searches among hot glue gun brands in New Zealand each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.

## Top hot glue gun 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. Ryobi was recommended most often, coming first in three out of four answers that gave a list. Gloo was second, and Bosch was third. Makita, which ranked first in searches, was not mentioned at all.

Brands get a higher AI rank if they are mentioned earlier in the answers that list options.

| Brand | AI rank | ChatGPT answers that named it | Google AI Overviews that named it | All answers that named it |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ryobi | 1st | 2 of 3 | 1 of 2 | 3 of 5 |
| Gloo | 2nd | 3 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 3 of 5 |
| Bosch | 3rd | 3 of 3 | 1 of 2 | 4 of 5 |
| DeWalt | 4th | 1 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 1 of 5 |
| Makita | Not ranked | 0 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
| Milwaukee | Not ranked | 0 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
| Gorilla Glue | Not ranked | 0 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |

## Every AI answer about hot glue gun brands

- Asked ChatGPT "Which hot glue gun brand should I buy in New Zealand?": 1. Ryobi, 2. Gloo, 3. Bosch
- Asked ChatGPT "What are the best hot glue gun brands in New Zealand?": 1. Ryobi, 2. Bosch, 3. Gloo, 4. DeWalt
- Asked ChatGPT "What's the best hot glue gun brand in New Zealand for craft projects?": 1. Gloo, 2. Bosch
- Searched Google, AI Overview "hot glue gun nz": 1. Ryobi, 2. Bosch
- Searched Google, AI Overview "mini glue gun": named none of the brands we track

Not named in any answer: Makita, Milwaukee and Gorilla Glue.

Brands are listed in the order each answer named them. The answers were collected in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [Makita vs Ryobi: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/makita-vs-ryobi): 35.2% against 28.9% Share of Search.
- [Makita vs DeWalt: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/dewalt-vs-makita): 35.2% against 19.3% Share of Search.
- [Makita vs Milwaukee: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/makita-vs-milwaukee): 35.2% against 11.4% Share of Search.
- [Makita vs Gorilla Glue: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/gorilla-glue-vs-makita): 35.2% against 5% Share of Search.
- [Ryobi vs DeWalt: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/dewalt-vs-ryobi): 28.9% against 19.3% Share of Search.
- [Ryobi vs Milwaukee: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/milwaukee-vs-ryobi): 28.9% against 11.4% Share of Search.
- [Ryobi vs Gorilla Glue: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/gorilla-glue-vs-ryobi): 28.9% against 5% Share of Search.
- [DeWalt vs Milwaukee: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/dewalt-vs-milwaukee): 19.3% against 11.4% Share of Search.
- [DeWalt vs Gorilla Glue: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/dewalt-vs-gorilla-glue): 19.3% against 5% Share of Search.
- [Milwaukee vs Gorilla Glue: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/gorilla-glue-vs-milwaukee): 11.4% against 5% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for New Zealand hot glue gun brands in September 2026?

- In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among hot glue gun brands in New Zealand, from 32.1% to 35.2%.
- In September 2026, Ryobi gained share of searches among hot glue gun brands in New Zealand, from 26.5% to 28.9%.
- In September 2026, Gorilla Glue gained share of searches among hot glue gun brands in New Zealand, from 4.2% to 5%.
- In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among hot glue gun brands in New Zealand, from 15.8% to 11.4%.
- In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among hot glue gun brands in New Zealand, from 21.1% to 19.3%.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Gloo in New Zealand fell 100% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 0 in September 2026.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Makita | 35.2% | 9.1K | +19.7% | Makita |
| 2 | Ryobi | 28.9% | 7.5K | +19.1% | Ryobi |
| 3 | DeWalt | 19.3% | 5K | 0.0% | DeWalt |
| 4 | Milwaukee | 11.4% | 3K | -21.3% | Milwaukee |
| 5 | Gorilla Glue | 5% | 1.3K | +30.0% | The Gorilla Glue Company |
| 6 | Bosch | 0.12% | 30 | 0.0% | Bosch |
| 7 | Gloo | 0% | 0 | -100.0% | Gloo |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | Makita | 7.6K | 35.9% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | Ryobi | 6.1K | 28.9% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | DeWalt | 4.2K | 19.8% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Milwaukee | 2.2K | 10.4% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | Gorilla Glue | 1K | 4.7% | 5 |
| Oct 2025 | Bosch | 30 | 0.14% | 6 |
| Oct 2025 | Gloo | 10 | 0.05% | 7 |
| Nov 2025 | Ryobi | 9.4K | 35.5% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | Makita | 7.6K | 28.7% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | DeWalt | 6K | 22.7% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Milwaukee | 2.5K | 9.2% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Gorilla Glue | 1K | 3.8% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | Bosch | 30 | 0.11% | 6 |
| Nov 2025 | Gloo | 10 | 0.04% | 7 |
| Dec 2025 | Ryobi | 9.4K | 38.6% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | Makita | 7.6K | 31.2% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | DeWalt | 4.3K | 17.7% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Milwaukee | 2.1K | 8.7% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Gorilla Glue | 880 | 3.6% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | Bosch | 30 | 0.12% | 6 |
| Dec 2025 | Gloo | 10 | 0.04% | 7 |
| Jan 2026 | Makita | 7.5K | 34.5% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | Ryobi | 7.3K | 33.8% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | DeWalt | 4.2K | 19.3% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Milwaukee | 1.8K | 8.2% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Gorilla Glue | 880 | 4.1% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | Bosch | 30 | 0.14% | 6 |
| Jan 2026 | Gloo | 10 | 0.05% | 7 |
| Feb 2026 | Makita | 7.5K | 35.9% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | Ryobi | 6K | 28.7% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | DeWalt | 4.3K | 20.7% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | Milwaukee | 2.1K | 10.3% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Gorilla Glue | 880 | 4.2% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | Bosch | 20 | 0.1% | 6 |
| Feb 2026 | Gloo | 10 | 0.05% | 7 |
| Mar 2026 | Makita | 7.5K | 33.3% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | Ryobi | 7.2K | 32% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | DeWalt | 4.5K | 20% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Milwaukee | 2.3K | 10.1% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Gorilla Glue | 1K | 4.5% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | Bosch | 30 | 0.13% | 6 |
| Mar 2026 | Gloo | 10 | 0.04% | 7 |
| Apr 2026 | Makita | 7.5K | 36.1% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Ryobi | 6K | 28.9% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | DeWalt | 4.2K | 20.2% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Milwaukee | 2.1K | 10.2% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Gorilla Glue | 880 | 4.2% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | Bosch | 50 | 0.24% | 6 |
| Apr 2026 | Gloo | 10 | 0.05% | 7 |
| May 2026 | Makita | 7.6K | 37% | 1 |
| May 2026 | Ryobi | 5K | 24.3% | 2 |
| May 2026 | DeWalt | 4.3K | 21% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Milwaukee | 2.7K | 13.1% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Gorilla Glue | 880 | 4.3% | 5 |
| May 2026 | Bosch | 40 | 0.19% | 6 |
| May 2026 | Gloo | 10 | 0.05% | 7 |
| Jun 2026 | Makita | 7.6K | 34.8% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | DeWalt | 5.3K | 24.2% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Ryobi | 5.3K | 24.2% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | Milwaukee | 2.8K | 12.7% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Gorilla Glue | 880 | 4% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | Bosch | 20 | 0.09% | 6 |
| Jun 2026 | Gloo | 10 | 0.05% | 7 |
| Jul 2026 | Makita | 7.5K | 36.6% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Ryobi | 5K | 24.4% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | DeWalt | 4.3K | 21.2% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Milwaukee | 2.6K | 12.7% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | Gorilla Glue | 1K | 4.9% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | Bosch | 30 | 0.15% | 6 |
| Jul 2026 | Gloo | 10 | 0.05% | 7 |
| Aug 2026 | Makita | 7.6K | 32.1% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Ryobi | 6.3K | 26.5% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | DeWalt | 5K | 21.1% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Milwaukee | 3.8K | 15.8% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | Gorilla Glue | 1K | 4.2% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | Bosch | 30 | 0.13% | 6 |
| Aug 2026 | Gloo | 10 | 0.04% | 7 |
| Sep 2026 | Makita | 9.1K | 35.2% | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | Ryobi | 7.5K | 28.9% | 2 |
| Sep 2026 | DeWalt | 5K | 19.3% | 3 |
| Sep 2026 | Milwaukee | 3K | 11.4% | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | Gorilla Glue | 1.3K | 5% | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | Bosch | 30 | 0.12% | 6 |
| Sep 2026 | Gloo | 0 | 0% | 7 |

## What is being compared

- **Bosch**: Measured on the search term “bosch glue gun”.
- **DeWalt**: Measured on the search terms “dewalt” and “dewalt redemption”, summed into one figure.
- **Gloo**: Measured on the search term “gloo glue gun”.
- **Gorilla Glue**: Measured on the search term “gorilla glue”.
- **Makita**: Measured on the search terms “makita” and “makita tool”, summed into one figure.
- **Milwaukee**: Measured on the search terms “milwaukee tool”, “milwaukee tool bag”, “milwaukee tool box”, “milwaukee tool kit” and “milwaukee tool set”, summed into one figure.
- **Ryobi**: Measured on the search terms “ryobi” and “ryobi tool”, summed into one figure.

- [Bosch](/demand/nz/brands/bosch)
- [DeWalt](/demand/nz/brands/dewalt)
- [Gloo](/demand/nz/brands/gloo)
- [Gorilla Glue](/demand/nz/brands/gorilla-glue)
- [Makita](/demand/nz/brands/makita)
- [Milwaukee](/demand/nz/brands/milwaukee)
- [Ryobi](/demand/nz/brands/ryobi)

## Methodology

- [How is the Brand Demand Index measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among hot glue gun brands in New Zealand?

In September 2026, Makita was the most searched among hot glue gun brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 9.1K branded searches, 35.2% of all searches for the seven we track.

## Cite this page

Brandwave. "Hot glue gun brands in New Zealand: Which are searched most?". https://gobrandwave.com/demand/nz/categories/nz-hot-glue-gun-brands

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