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CLC vs DeWalt:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, DeWalt had more branded searches than CLC among tool pouch brands in New Zealand. DeWalt had about 4,990 branded searches, while CLC had 320. DeWalt made up 44.7% of all tool pouch brand searches we track, and CLC accounted for 2.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tool pouch brands, CLC appeared in two of the five answers and DeWalt in none.

Among tool pouch brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

DeWalt, about 16 searches for every 1 for CLC

DeWalt 5K searchesCLC 320 searches

Who does AI mention more?

CLC, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, DeWalt in 0

CLC in 2 of 5DeWalt in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

CLC, the only one of the two named

CLC first in 2DeWalt never named

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Top tool pouch brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, CLC was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. DeWalt did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. ToughBuilt1st
  2. Veto Pro Pac2nd
  3. Milwaukee3rd
  4. CLC3rd
  5. DeWalt–
  6. Leatherman–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Milwaukee4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • ToughBuilt4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Veto Pro Pac3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • CLC2 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
  • Leatherman0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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 CLC or DeWalt more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for CLC and DeWalt by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six tool pouch brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

CLC and DeWalt among tool pouch brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for DeWalt, CLC. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthDeWaltMilwaukeeLeathermanToughBuiltVeto Pro PacCLC
Oct 202542.7%22.4%19.4%7.3%4.9%3.3%
Nov 202552.6%21.5%16.7%4.2%2.8%2.3%
Dec 202543.3%21.4%24.1%5.9%3.2%2.1%
Jan 202647.9%20.2%18.3%6.7%4.5%2.4%
Feb 202647.5%23.6%14.3%6.5%5.3%2.9%
Mar 202647%23.7%13.6%6.2%6.2%3.4%
Apr 202645.4%22.9%17.3%6.4%5.2%2.8%
May 202642.1%26.3%15.6%7%5.8%3.1%
Jun 202647.4%24.9%11.7%7.9%5.3%2.9%
Jul 202643.3%26%16%7.2%4.8%2.6%
Aug 202640.7%30.6%13.1%7.2%5.9%2.6%
Sep 202644.7%26.4%14.3%6.4%5.3%2.9%

How has the CLC and DeWalt comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • DeWalt was ahead of CLC in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CLC’s share of searches among tool pouch brands in New Zealand moved from 3.3% to 2.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 320.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DeWalt’s share of searches among tool pouch brands in New Zealand moved from 42.7% to 44.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.2K to 5K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand tool pouch brands in September 2026?

1 change
  1. In September 2026, DeWalt gained share of searches among tool pouch brands in New Zealand, from 40.7% to 44.7%.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CLC’s and DeWalt’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.

CLC

1 branded search term

  • clc

DeWalt

2 branded search terms

  • dewalt
  • dewalt redemption

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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