Pipe wrench brands in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Knipex was the most searched pipe wrench brand in New Zealand, accounting for 67% of all searches among the five brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, RIDGID showed up in every answer. RIDGID was recommended most often, coming first in every response.
KnipexShare of searches 67%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
BahcoShare of searches 11.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
MilwaukeeShare of searches 10.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
RIDGIDShare of searches 6.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
IrwinShare of searches 5%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top pipe wrench brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, RIDGID appeared every time. RIDGID was recommended most often, coming first in every answer. Bahco was second, and Milwaukee was third.
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.
- RIDGID5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Bahco3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Milwaukee3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Knipex2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Irwin1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pipe wrench brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pipe wrench brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pipe wrench brand in New Zealand for a plumbing job?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best pipe wrench”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“heavy duty pipe wrench”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which pipe wrench brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each pipe wrench brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five pipe wrench brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Knipex, Bahco, Milwaukee, RIDGID, Irwin. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Knipex | Bahco | Milwaukee | RIDGID | Irwin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 67.8% | 10.7% | 9.5% | 5.8% | 6.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 63.6% | 13% | 11.3% | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 64.4% | 15.4% | 10.7% | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 65.8% | 14% | 8.3% | 4.8% | 7% |
| Feb 2026 | 66.9% | 13.6% | 8.1% | 4.7% | 6.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 69.9% | 10.6% | 8.9% | 4.6% | 6% |
| Apr 2026 | 69.2% | 11.7% | 7% | 5.1% | 7% |
| May 2026 | 70.9% | 11.3% | 8.1% | 4.1% | 5.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 72.1% | 10% | 9% | 3.6% | 5.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 66.9% | 10.3% | 11.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 70.2% | 9.9% | 9.2% | 3.6% | 7.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 67% | 11.4% | 10.5% | 6.1% | 5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 67% | 2.3K | -17% | -3.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 11.4% | 390 | 0% | +1.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10.5% | 360 | 0% | +1.4 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 6.1% | 210 | +50% | +2.6 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 5% | 170 | -39.3% | -2.2 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th |
1.
Knipex67%
Held 1st. 2.3K estimated branded searches, -17% vs prior month. Share -3.3 points.
2.
Bahco11.4%
Held 2nd. 390 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
10.5%
Held 3rd. 360 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.
4.
RIDGID6.1%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 210 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +2.6 points.
5.
Irwin5%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 170 estimated branded searches, -39.3% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among pipe wrench brands in New Zealand?
5 brands
In September 2026, Knipex was the most searched among pipe wrench brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 2.3K branded searches, 67% of all searches for the five we track. Bahco is in 2nd place, 55.6 percentage points behind at 11.4%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knipex | 67.8% → 67% | 72.1%Jun 2026 | 63.6%Nov 2025 | 1st |
| Bahco | 10.7% → 11.4% | 15.4%Dec 2025 | 9.9%Aug 2026 | 2nd |
| Milwaukee | 9.5% → 10.5% | 11.6%Jul 2026 | 7%Apr 2026 | 3rd |
| RIDGID | 5.8% → 6.1% | 6.1%Sep 2026 | 3.6%Dec 2025 | 5th → 4th |
| Irwin | 6.2% → 5% | 7.1%Aug 2026 | 5%Sep 2026 | 4th → 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Knipex’s share of searches among pipe wrench brands in New Zealand decreased from 67.8% to 67%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bahco’s share of searches among pipe wrench brands in New Zealand increased from 10.7% to 11.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among pipe wrench brands in New Zealand increased from 9.5% to 10.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Irwin’s share of searches among pipe wrench brands in New Zealand decreased from 6.2% to 5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Knipex’s share of searches among pipe wrench brands in New Zealand peaked at 72.1% in June 2026 and was lowest at 63.6% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bahco’s share of searches among pipe wrench brands in New Zealand peaked at 15.4% in December 2025 and was lowest at 9.9% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Milwaukee’s share of searches among pipe wrench brands in New Zealand peaked at 11.6% in July 2026 and was lowest at 7% in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, RIDGID’s share of searches among pipe wrench brands in New Zealand peaked at 6.1% in September 2026 and was lowest at 3.6% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Irwin’s share of searches among pipe wrench brands in New Zealand peaked at 7.1% in August 2026 and was lowest at 5% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, RIDGID rose from 5th to 4th among pipe wrench brands in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Irwin fell from 4th to 5th among pipe wrench brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand pipe wrench brands in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, RIDGID overtook Irwin to rank 4th among pipe wrench brands in New Zealand, with 6.1% of the searches.
In September 2026, Bahco gained share of searches among pipe wrench brands in New Zealand, from 9.9% to 11.4%.
In September 2026, Milwaukee gained share of searches among pipe wrench brands in New Zealand, from 9.2% to 10.5%.
In September 2026, Knipex lost share of searches among pipe wrench brands in New Zealand, from 70.2% to 67%.
In September 2026, Irwin lost share of searches among pipe wrench brands in New Zealand, from 7.1% to 5%.
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