Greenworks vs Ryobi:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Ryobi had more branded searches than Greenworks among chainsaw and outdoor power brands in New Zealand. Ryobi had about 18,200 branded searches, while Greenworks had 90. Ryobi made up 19.6% of all chainsaw and outdoor power brand searches we track, and Greenworks accounted for 0.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about chainsaw and outdoor power brands, neither Greenworks nor Ryobi appeared in any of the five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Ryobi, about 202 searches for every 1 for Greenworks
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 0 of 5 answers.
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Top chainsaw and outdoor power brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, neither Greenworks nor Ryobi showed up in any of the five 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.
Stihl5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Husqvarna4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ECHO3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Honda2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Shindaiwa2 of 5Named in 1 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
Ryobi0 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
See every answer about chainsaw and outdoor power brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which chainsaw and outdoor power brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best chainsaw and outdoor power brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best chainsaw and outdoor power brand in New Zealand for a farm or garden?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“chainsaw brands nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best chainsaw 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 19, 2026.
Is Greenworks or Ryobi more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Greenworks and Ryobi by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight chainsaw and outdoor power brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Ryobi, Greenworks. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Honda | Ryobi | Makita | Stihl | Husqvarna | ECHO | Shindaiwa | Greenworks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.9% | 18.1% | 15.3% | 10.7% | 11.3% | 0.44% | 0.15% | 0.09% |
| Nov 2025 | 37.4% | 23.3% | 15.3% | 12.5% | 10.8% | 0.46% | 0.17% | 0.07% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.2% | 22.3% | 14.5% | 12.1% | 9.3% | 0.41% | 0.14% | 0.07% |
| Jan 2026 | 45% | 19.2% | 14% | 11.8% | 9.4% | 0.42% | 0.14% | 0.06% |
| Feb 2026 | 45.3% | 17% | 14.7% | 12.4% | 9.9% | 0.49% | 0.15% | 0.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.7% | 17.5% | 13.9% | 10.6% | 9.5% | 0.54% | 0.18% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.9% | 17.9% | 15.4% | 11.7% | 10.3% | 0.57% | 0.2% | 0.11% |
| May 2026 | 45.6% | 14.5% | 15.6% | 13.4% | 10.2% | 0.57% | 0.16% | 0.08% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.1% | 14.4% | 16.2% | 11.4% | 9% | 0.63% | 0.17% | 0.11% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.2% | 14.4% | 16% | 11.7% | 8.9% | 0.58% | 0.14% | 0.11% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.3% | 16.3% | 16.7% | 11.3% | 8.5% | 0.68% | 0.17% | 0.11% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.5% | 19.6% | 17.6% | 10.4% | 8.2% | 0.61% | 0.12% | 0.1% |
How has the Greenworks and Ryobi comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Ryobi was ahead of Greenworks in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Greenworks’ share of searches among chainsaw and outdoor power brands in New Zealand moved from 0.09% to 0.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 90.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among chainsaw and outdoor power brands in New Zealand moved from 18.1% to 19.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 17.4K to 18.2K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand chainsaw and outdoor power brands in September 2026?
1 change

In September 2026, Ryobi overtook Makita to rank 2nd among chainsaw and outdoor power brands in New Zealand, with 19.6% of the searches.
How are branded searches counted?
18 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Greenworks’ 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.
Greenworks
5 branded search terms
- electric greenworks chainsaw
- greenworks chainsaw
- greenworks chainsaw electric
- greenworks electric chainsaw
- greenworks saws
Ryobi
13 branded search terms
- ryobi
- ryobi bench saw
- ryobi blower
- ryobi chainsaw
- ryobi electric mower
- ryobi hand blower
- ryobi hedge trimmer
- ryobi lawn mower
- ryobi line trimmer
- ryobi nailer
- ryobi power washers
- ryobi tool
- ryobi weed eater
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