Irwin vs Midwest Snips:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Midwest Snips had more branded searches than Irwin among aviation snips brands in New Zealand. Midwest Snips had about 210 branded searches, while Irwin had 170. Midwest Snips made up 1.9% of all aviation snips brand searches we track, and Irwin accounted for 1.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about aviation snips brands, both Irwin and Midwest Snips appeared in all three answers. Midwest Snips was mentioned before Irwin in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Midwest Snips, about 24% more searches than Irwin
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
Midwest Snips, named ahead of Irwin in 2 of 3 answers
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Top aviation snips brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, both Irwin and Midwest Snips showed up in all three answers. Midwest Snips was listed before Irwin in two of them.
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.
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which aviation snips brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best aviation snips brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best aviation snips brand in New Zealand for sheet metal cutting?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best aviation snips”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tin snips nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Irwin or Midwest Snips more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Irwin and Midwest Snips by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six aviation snips brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Midwest Snips, Irwin. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | DeWalt | Milwaukee | Knipex | Midwest Snips | Irwin | Wiss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49.9% | 26.2% | 19.9% | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.95% |
| Nov 2025 | 57.5% | 23.5% | 15.4% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.77% |
| Dec 2025 | 51% | 25.1% | 19.6% | 1.3% | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 53.7% | 22.7% | 19.6% | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.77% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.1% | 25.4% | 19.2% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.71% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.9% | 24.2% | 23.3% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.86% |
| Apr 2026 | 48.6% | 24.5% | 22.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.93% |
| May 2026 | 43% | 26.9% | 25% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.3% | 23.9% | 24.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 42.4% | 25.4% | 26.2% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.8% | 30.7% | 23.3% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.82% |
| Sep 2026 | 46.2% | 27.3% | 22.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.83% |
How has the Irwin and Midwest Snips comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Midwest Snips took it in July 2026, Irwin took it in August 2026, Midwest Snips took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Irwin’s share of searches among aviation snips brands in New Zealand moved from 1.8% to 1.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 150 to 170.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Midwest Snips’ share of searches among aviation snips brands in New Zealand moved from 1.3% to 1.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110 to 210.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand aviation snips brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Irwin lost share of searches among aviation snips brands in New Zealand, from 2.3% to 1.6%.
In September 2026, Midwest Snips rose from 5th to 4th among aviation snips brands in New Zealand.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Irwin’s and Midwest Snips’ 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.
Irwin
2 branded search terms
- irwin clamps
- irwin tools
Midwest Snips
1 branded search term
- midwest snips
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