Altendorf vs Makita:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Makita had more branded searches than Altendorf among panel saw brands in New Zealand. Makita had about 12,000 branded searches, while Altendorf had 10. Makita made up 46.3% of all panel saw brand searches we track, and Altendorf accounted for 0.04%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about panel saw brands, Altendorf appeared in three of the five answers and Makita in one. Altendorf was mentioned before Makita in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Makita, about 1200 searches for every 1 for Altendorf
Who does AI mention more?
Altendorf, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Makita in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Altendorf, named ahead of Makita in 3 of 4 answers
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Top panel saw brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Altendorf was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Makita was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Altendorf was listed before Makita in three out of four 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.
Felder3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Altendorf3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Makita1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Festool1 of 5Named in 1 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 panel saw brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which panel saw brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best panel saw brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best panel saw brand in New Zealand for a workshop?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“panel saw brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best panel saw”
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 Altendorf or Makita more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Altendorf and Makita by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six panel saw brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Makita, Altendorf. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | DeWalt | Festool | Milwaukee | Felder | Altendorf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.6% | 30.5% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.8% | 37.7% | 8.6% | 10.7% | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.9% | 31.5% | 8.4% | 11% | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.4% | 32.2% | 8.9% | 9.4% | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.5% | 32.6% | 10.1% | 10.6% | 0.1% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 45% | 32.7% | 11.3% | 10.9% | 0.1% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.5% | 32.6% | 9.2% | 10.6% | 0.1% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 44.5% | 32.8% | 10.2% | 12.3% | 0.14% | 0.05% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.1% | 35.6% | 10.5% | 11.7% | 0.08% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.7% | 33.5% | 11.1% | 11.6% | 0.09% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 43% | 32.3% | 9.4% | 15.3% | 0.04% | 0% |
| Sep 2026 | 46.3% | 30.4% | 11.8% | 11.4% | 0.08% | 0.04% |
How has the Altendorf and Makita comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Makita was ahead of Altendorf in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Altendorf’s share of searches among panel saw brands in New Zealand moved from 0.05% to 0.04%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among panel saw brands in New Zealand moved from 47.6% to 46.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.7K to 12K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand panel saw brands in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among panel saw brands in New Zealand, from 43% to 46.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Altendorf’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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