Husqvarna vs Makita:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Makita had more branded searches than Husqvarna among plate compactor brands in New Zealand. Makita had about 8,100 branded searches, while Husqvarna had 7,330. Makita made up 45.6% of all plate compactor brand searches we track, and Husqvarna accounted for 41.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about plate compactor brands, neither Husqvarna nor Makita appeared in any of the five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Makita, about 11% more searches than Husqvarna
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 0 of 5 answers.
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Top plate compactor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, neither Husqvarna nor Makita showed up in any of the five answers.
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.
Mikasa4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Wacker Neuson3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Weber MT3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Makita0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Husqvarna0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Honda Power Equipment0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bobcat0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Milwaukee0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about plate compactor brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which plate compactor brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best plate compactor brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best plate compactor brand in New Zealand for ground compaction?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“plate compactor nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“plate compactor for paving”
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 Husqvarna or Makita more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Husqvarna and Makita by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight plate compactor brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Makita, Husqvarna. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | Husqvarna | Mikasa | Honda Power Equipment | Bobcat | Wacker Neuson | Milwaukee | Weber MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.3% | 54% | 5.2% | 5% | 0.88% | 0.47% | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.2% | 53.8% | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.88% | 0.36% | 0.05% | 0% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.2% | 50% | 5.8% | 5% | 0.52% | 0.41% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.3% | 50.1% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 0.64% | 0.41% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.6% | 50% | 5% | 5.9% | 0.63% | 0.8% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.3% | 49.8% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.9% | 50.3% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 0.65% | 0.65% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 39.1% | 49.8% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 0.83% | 0.65% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.6% | 45.4% | 6.5% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 0.71% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.8% | 45.4% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 0.93% | 0.6% | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 43% | 44.6% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 0.91% | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.6% | 41.2% | 7.3% | 4.3% | 0.79% | 0.62% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
How has the Husqvarna and Makita comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Makita took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Husqvarna’s share of searches among plate compactor brands in New Zealand moved from 54% to 41.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10.4K to 7.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among plate compactor brands in New Zealand moved from 34.3% to 45.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 8.1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand plate compactor brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Makita overtook Husqvarna to become the leader among plate compactor brands in New Zealand, with 45.6% of the searches.
In September 2026, Husqvarna lost share of searches among plate compactor brands in New Zealand, from 44.6% to 41.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
11 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Husqvarna’s and Makita’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.
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