Diamondback Toolbelts vs Makita:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Makita had more branded searches than Diamondback Toolbelts among tool belt brands in New Zealand. Makita had about 9,100 branded searches, while Diamondback Toolbelts had 30. Makita made up 48.6% of all tool belt brand searches we track, and Diamondback Toolbelts accounted for 0.16%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tool belt brands, Diamondback Toolbelts and Makita each appeared in two of the five answers. Diamondback Toolbelts was mentioned before Makita in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Makita, about 303 searches for every 1 for Diamondback Toolbelts
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Diamondback Toolbelts, named ahead of Makita in 2 of 2 answers
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Top tool belt brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Diamondback Toolbelts was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Makita was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Diamondback Toolbelts was listed before Makita in every answer that named either.
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.
- Occidental Leather4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
ToughBuilt3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Makita2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Badger Tool Belts2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Buckaroo2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Diamondback Toolbelts2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Milwaukee1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about tool belt brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which tool belt brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best tool belt brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best tool belt brand in New Zealand for carrying tools on site?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best tool belt”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“heavy duty tool belt”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Diamondback Toolbelts or Makita more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Diamondback Toolbelts and Makita by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight tool belt brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Makita, Diamondback Toolbelts. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | DeWalt | Milwaukee | ToughBuilt | Badger Tool Belts | Buckaroo | Occidental Leather | Diamondback Toolbelts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.3% | 26.6% | 14% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 3.7% | 0.25% | 0.06% |
| Nov 2025 | 41.1% | 32.4% | 13.3% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 8.7% | 0.16% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.5% | 28.1% | 13.9% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.33% | 0.07% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.7% | 28.4% | 12% | 4% | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.34% | 0.07% |
| Feb 2026 | 48.6% | 28.1% | 14% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.45% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.8% | 28.6% | 14.4% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.32% | 0.06% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.2% | 27.5% | 13.9% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.33% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 45.6% | 25.9% | 16.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 0.42% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.4% | 29.4% | 15.5% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.39% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.2% | 26.7% | 16% | 4.4% | 3% | 3% | 0.43% | 0.25% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.3% | 27.1% | 20.4% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 0.38% | 0.16% |
| Sep 2026 | 48.6% | 26.6% | 15.8% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.37% | 0.16% |
How has the Diamondback Toolbelts and Makita comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Makita was ahead of Diamondback Toolbelts in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Diamondback Toolbelts’ share of searches among tool belt brands in New Zealand moved from 0.06% to 0.16%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10 to 30.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among tool belt brands in New Zealand moved from 48.3% to 48.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 7.6K to 9.1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand tool belt brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among tool belt brands in New Zealand, from 41.3% to 48.6%.
Diamondback Toolbelts’ share of searches among tool belt brands in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.4% to 0.16% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Diamondback Toolbelts’ 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.
Diamondback Toolbelts
1 branded search term
- diamondback toolbelts
Makita
2 branded search terms
- makita
- makita tool
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