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Milwaukee vs Stanley:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Milwaukee had more branded searches than Stanley among mini hacksaw brands in New Zealand. Milwaukee had about 2,950 branded searches, while Stanley had 10. Milwaukee made up 35.3% of all mini hacksaw brand searches we track, and Stanley accounted for 0.12%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about mini hacksaw brands, Milwaukee and Stanley each appeared in two of the five answers. Milwaukee and Stanley were each mentioned first in one of the two answers.

Among mini hacksaw brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Milwaukee, about 295 searches for every 1 for Stanley

Milwaukee 3K searchesStanley 10 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.

Milwaukee in 2 of 5Stanley in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.

Milwaukee first in 1Stanley first in 1

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Top mini hacksaw brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Milwaukee and Stanley were each mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Milwaukee and Stanley were each listed first in one of the two answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Stanley1st
  2. DeWalt2nd
  3. Bahco2nd
  4. Milwaukee4th
  5. Teng Tools5th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Bahco4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Milwaukee2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Stanley2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Teng Tools2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • DeWalt1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which mini hacksaw brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Bahco
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best mini hacksaw brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Bahco
    2. 2Milwaukee
    3. 3Stanley
    4. 4Teng Tools
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best mini hacksaw brand in New Zealand for a small toolbox?”

    1. 1Bahco
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best mini hacksaw”

    1. 1Bahco
    2. 2Milwaukee
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “mini hacksaw brands nz”

    1. 1DeWalt
    2. 2Stanley
    3. 3Teng Tools

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is Milwaukee or Stanley more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Milwaukee and Stanley by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five mini hacksaw brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Milwaukee and Stanley among mini hacksaw brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Milwaukee, Stanley. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthDeWaltMilwaukeeBahcoStanleyTeng Tools
Oct 202562.7%32.9%3.9%0.45%0%
Nov 202568.3%27.9%3.6%0.11%0%
Dec 202563.1%31.1%5.7%0.15%0%
Jan 202666.5%28.1%5.1%0.16%0.16%
Feb 202663.5%31.6%4.7%0.15%0%
Mar 202663.3%31.9%4.5%0.14%0.14%
Apr 202663.2%31.8%4.8%0.15%0%
May 202658.2%36.4%5.3%0.13%0%
Jun 202662.4%32.9%4.6%0.12%0%
Jul 202659.1%35.4%5.3%0.14%0%
Aug 202654.6%41%4.3%0.11%0%
Sep 202659.8%35.3%4.7%0.12%0.12%

How has the Milwaukee and Stanley comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Milwaukee was ahead of Stanley in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among mini hacksaw brands in New Zealand moved from 32.9% to 35.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.2K to 3K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stanley’s share of searches among mini hacksaw brands in New Zealand moved from 0.45% to 0.12%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 10.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand mini hacksaw brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among mini hacksaw brands in New Zealand, from 41% to 35.3%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Stanley in New Zealand fell 66.7% over 12 measured months, from 30 to 10 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

6 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Milwaukee’s and Stanley’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Milwaukee

5 branded search terms

  • milwaukee tool
  • milwaukee tool bag
  • milwaukee tool box
  • milwaukee tool kit
  • milwaukee tool set

Stanley

1 branded search term

  • stanley hacksaw

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