Karcher vs Ryobi:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Ryobi had more branded searches than Karcher among power washer brands in New Zealand. Ryobi had about 8,360 branded searches, while Karcher had 2,900. Ryobi made up 33% of all power washer brand searches we track, and Karcher accounted for 11.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about power washer brands, Karcher appeared in all five answers and Ryobi in three. Karcher was mentioned before Ryobi in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Ryobi, about 3 searches for every 1 for Karcher
Who does AI mention more?
Karcher, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Karcher, named ahead of Ryobi in every answer
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Top power washer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Karcher appeared in all five answers. Ryobi was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Karcher was listed before Ryobi 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.
- Karcher5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Ryobi3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ozito3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Stihl2 of 5Named in 2 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
Honda Power Equipment0 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
Greenworks0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which power washer brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best power washer brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best power washer brand in New Zealand for home cleaning?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best power washer”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pressure washer for home”
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 Karcher or Ryobi more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Karcher and Ryobi by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight power washer brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Ryobi, Karcher. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ryobi | Stihl | DeWalt | Karcher | Ozito | Honda Power Equipment | Milwaukee | Greenworks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 29.5% | 28.4% | 18.1% | 12.5% | 6.9% | 4.4% | 0.22% | 0.04% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.8% | 26.2% | 19.4% | 11.7% | 6.2% | 3.5% | 0.16% | 0% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.9% | 28% | 14.9% | 12.4% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 0.14% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.6% | 31.3% | 16.2% | 11.2% | 7.3% | 3.2% | 0.15% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.7% | 33.9% | 18.1% | 10% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 0.17% | 0.04% |
| Mar 2026 | 32.3% | 28.1% | 19.1% | 10.2% | 6.8% | 3.4% | 0.09% | 0% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.2% | 29.3% | 18.6% | 12.9% | 7.1% | 2.8% | 0.13% | 0.04% |
| May 2026 | 24% | 35.6% | 19% | 12.7% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 0.18% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.3% | 29% | 23.2% | 12.7% | 7% | 2.6% | 0.18% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 25% | 29.6% | 19.4% | 16.2% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 0.18% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.4% | 27.8% | 21% | 12.2% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 0.21% | 0% |
| Sep 2026 | 33% | 26.1% | 19.7% | 11.5% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 0% |
How has the Karcher and Ryobi comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Ryobi was ahead of Karcher in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Karcher’s share of searches among power washer brands in New Zealand moved from 12.5% to 11.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among power washer brands in New Zealand moved from 29.5% to 33%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.8K to 8.4K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand power washer brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Ryobi gained share of searches among power washer brands in New Zealand, from 29.4% to 33%.
In September 2026, Karcher lost share of searches among power washer brands in New Zealand, from 12.2% to 11.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Karcher’s and Ryobi’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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