Leaf vacuum brands in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Stihl was the most searched leaf vacuum brand in New Zealand, accounting for 55.4% of all searches among the four brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Stihl showed up in every answer. Stihl was recommended most often, coming first in two out of four responses that gave a list.
StihlShare of searches 55.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
RyobiShare of searches 44.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
GreenworksShare of searches 0.06%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
MilwaukeeShare of searches 0.06%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top leaf vacuum brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Stihl appeared every time. Stihl was recommended most often, coming first in two out of four answers that gave a list. Ryobi was second, and Greenworks was third. Milwaukee, which ranked fourth in searches, was not mentioned at all.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Stihl1st
- Ryobi2nd
- Greenworks3rd
- Milwaukee–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Stihl5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Ryobi3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Greenworks1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Milwaukee0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about leaf vacuum brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which leaf vacuum brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best leaf vacuum brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best leaf vacuum brand in New Zealand for a leaf-covered lawn?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best leaf vacuum”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“garden vacuum nz”
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 leaf vacuum brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each leaf vacuum brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four leaf vacuum brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Stihl, Ryobi. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Stihl | Ryobi | Greenworks | Milwaukee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.9% | 38.9% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Nov 2025 | 55.5% | 44.4% | 0.05% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.3% | 45.6% | 0.05% | 0.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 59.8% | 40.1% | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.7% | 35.2% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 56.9% | 43% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Apr 2026 | 61.7% | 38.2% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 69.1% | 30.7% | 0.06% | 0.12% |
| Jun 2026 | 63.1% | 36.8% | 0% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 64.4% | 35.5% | 0% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.2% | 40.6% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.4% | 44.5% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 55.4% | 9.3K | +1.6% | -3.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 44.5% | 7.5K | +19.1% | +3.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 0.06% | 10 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.06% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Stihl55.4%
Held 1st. 9.3K estimated branded searches, +1.6% vs prior month. Share -3.9 points.
2.
Ryobi44.5%
Held 2nd. 7.5K estimated branded searches, +19.1% vs prior month. Share +3.9 points.
0.06%
Held 3rd. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.06%
Held 4th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among leaf vacuum brands in New Zealand?
4 brands
In September 2026, Stihl was the most searched among leaf vacuum brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 9.3K branded searches, 55.4% of all searches for the four we track. Ryobi is in 2nd place, 10.9 percentage points behind at 44.5%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stihl | 60.9% → 55.4% | 69.1%May 2026 | 54.3%Dec 2025 | 1st |
| Ryobi | 38.9% → 44.5% | 45.6%Dec 2025 | 30.7%May 2026 | 2nd |
| Greenworks | 0.06% | 0.06%Aug 2026 | 0%Jun 2026 | 3rd |
| Milwaukee | 0.06% | 0.12%May 2026 | 0.05%Jan 2026 | 4th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stihl’s share of searches among leaf vacuum brands in New Zealand decreased from 60.9% to 55.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among leaf vacuum brands in New Zealand increased from 38.9% to 44.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stihl’s share of searches among leaf vacuum brands in New Zealand peaked at 69.1% in May 2026 and was lowest at 54.3% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among leaf vacuum brands in New Zealand peaked at 45.6% in December 2025 and was lowest at 30.7% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Greenworks and Milwaukee held steady: their share of searches among leaf vacuum brands in New Zealand each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand leaf vacuum brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Ryobi gained share of searches among leaf vacuum brands in New Zealand, from 40.6% to 44.5%.
In September 2026, Stihl lost share of searches among leaf vacuum brands in New Zealand, from 59.2% to 55.4%.
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