Milwaukee vs Rothenberger:Which is more popular?

Name: Milwaukee vs Rothenberger: Which is searched more in New Zealand?
Creator: Brandwave
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In September 2026, Milwaukee had more branded searches than Rothenberger among PEX crimper brands in New Zealand. Milwaukee had about 2,950 branded searches, while Rothenberger had 70. Milwaukee made up 19% of all PEX crimper brand searches we track, and Rothenberger accounted for 0.45%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about PEX crimper brands, Rothenberger appeared in three of the five answers and Milwaukee in two. Rothenberger was mentioned before Milwaukee in every answer.

Among PEX crimper brands in New Zealand in September 2026

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Top PEX crimper brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Rothenberger was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Milwaukee was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Rothenberger was listed before Milwaukee in every answer.

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.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Google	Answers that named it
Rothenberger	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
Milwaukee	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	2 of 5
Ryobi	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5
DeWalt	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5

Rothenberger3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Milwaukee2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ryobi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 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 PEX crimper brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
1. 1Rothenberger
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best PEX crimper brands in New Zealand?”
1. 1Rothenberger
2. 2Milwaukee
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best PEX crimper brand in New Zealand for plumbing jobs?”
1. 1Rothenberger
2. 2Milwaukee
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best pex crimper”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pex crimping tool”

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.

Is Milwaukee or Rothenberger more popular in search?

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

Milwaukee and Rothenberger among PEX crimper brands in New Zealand, by month

Month	Ryobi	DeWalt	Milwaukee	Rothenberger
Oct 2025	48.5%	33.2%	17.4%	0.87%
Nov 2025	52.5%	33.5%	13.7%	0.39%
Dec 2025	59.2%	27.2%	13.4%	0.25%
Jan 2026	54.9%	31.4%	13.3%	0.38%
Feb 2026	47.7%	34.4%	17.1%	0.72%
Mar 2026	51.4%	32%	16.1%	0.5%
Apr 2026	48.5%	34%	17.1%	0.41%
May 2026	41.3%	35.8%	22.4%	0.58%
Jun 2026	39.4%	39.4%	20.7%	0.52%
Jul 2026	41.7%	36.1%	21.6%	0.58%
Aug 2026	41.6%	33.1%	24.9%	0.46%
Sep 2026	48.3%	32.2%	19%	0.45%

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

3 findings

Milwaukee was ahead of Rothenberger in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among PEX crimper brands in New Zealand moved from 17.4% to 19%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.2K to 3K.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rothenberger’s share of searches among PEX crimper brands in New Zealand moved from 0.87% to 0.45%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110 to 70.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand PEX crimper brands in September 2026?

2 changes

In September 2026, Milwaukee lost share of searches among PEX crimper brands in New Zealand, from 24.9% to 19%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Rothenberger in New Zealand fell 36.4% over 12 measured months, from 110 to 70 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

6 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Milwaukee’s and Rothenberger’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.