FLEX vs Ryobi:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Ryobi had more branded searches than FLEX among car polisher brands in New Zealand. Ryobi had about 7,480 branded searches, while FLEX had 100. Ryobi made up 47.3% of all car polisher brand searches we track, and FLEX accounted for 0.63%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about car polisher brands, FLEX and Ryobi each appeared in one of the five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Ryobi, about 75 searches for every 1 for FLEX
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 1 of 5 answers.
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Top car polisher brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, FLEX was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Ryobi was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews.
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.
RUPES4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Milwaukee2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ShineMate2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Ryobi1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
FLEX1 of 5Named in 1 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
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which car polisher brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best car polisher brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best car polisher brand in New Zealand for a polished finish?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best car polisher”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“car buffer nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is FLEX or Ryobi more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for FLEX and Ryobi by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six car polisher brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Ryobi, FLEX. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ryobi | DeWalt | Milwaukee | RUPES | FLEX | ShineMate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.3% | 32.4% | 17% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.08% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.6% | 32.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% | 0.55% | 0.05% |
| Dec 2025 | 58.2% | 26.8% | 13.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.1% | 30.9% | 13.1% | 1.3% | 0.52% | 0.07% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.9% | 33.9% | 16.8% | 1.6% | 0.71% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.5% | 31.4% | 15.9% | 1.6% | 0.56% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.6% | 33.3% | 16.8% | 1.6% | 0.71% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 40.5% | 35.1% | 21.9% | 1.8% | 0.65% | 0.08% |
| Jun 2026 | 38.7% | 38.7% | 20.4% | 1.6% | 0.59% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.8% | 35.4% | 21.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.08% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.8% | 32.4% | 24.4% | 1.5% | 0.84% | 0.06% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.3% | 31.6% | 18.7% | 1.8% | 0.63% | 0.06% |
How has the FLEX and Ryobi comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Ryobi was ahead of FLEX in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, FLEX’s share of searches among car polisher brands in New Zealand moved from 1.1% to 0.63%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 140 to 100.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among car polisher brands in New Zealand held steady at 47.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.1K to 7.5K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand car polisher brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Ryobi gained share of searches among car polisher brands in New Zealand, from 40.8% to 47.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for FLEX in New Zealand fell 28.6% over 12 measured months, from 140 to 100 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using FLEX’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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