Jacto vs Stihl:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Stihl had more branded searches than Jacto among backpack sprayer brands in New Zealand. Stihl had about 7,080 branded searches, while Jacto had 40. Stihl made up 35.7% of all backpack sprayer brand searches we track, and Jacto accounted for 0.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about backpack sprayer brands, Stihl appeared in all three answers and Jacto in two. Stihl was mentioned before Jacto in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Stihl, about 177 searches for every 1 for Jacto
Who does AI mention more?
Stihl, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Stihl, named ahead of Jacto in every answer
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Top backpack sprayer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Stihl appeared in all three answers. Jacto was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Stihl was listed before Jacto in every answer.
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.
- Stihl3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Solo3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Jacto2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Husqvarna0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
DeWalt0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
ECHO0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Greenworks0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which backpack sprayer brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best backpack sprayer brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best backpack sprayer brand in New Zealand for garden spraying?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“garden sprayer nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“battery backpack sprayer”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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 Jacto or Stihl more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Jacto and Stihl by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven backpack sprayer brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Stihl, Jacto. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Husqvarna | Stihl | DeWalt | Solo | ECHO | Greenworks | Jacto |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.7% | 31.7% | 19% | 1.5% | 0.54% | 0.41% | 0.14% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.7% | 33.4% | 23.8% | 1.3% | 0.55% | 0.28% | 0.08% |
| Dec 2025 | 39.4% | 38.5% | 19.9% | 1.2% | 0.64% | 0.32% | 0.09% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.5% | 38.9% | 19.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.28% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.6% | 38.7% | 19.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.23% | 0.09% |
| Mar 2026 | 41.5% | 34.4% | 22% | 1% | 0.59% | 0.34% | 0.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.9% | 35.3% | 20.9% | 0.85% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| May 2026 | 38.3% | 39.7% | 20% | 0.97% | 0.65% | 0.28% | 0.09% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.2% | 36% | 26.8% | 0.86% | 0.61% | 0.41% | 0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.4% | 38.3% | 23.4% | 0.76% | 0.54% | 0.43% | 0.11% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.7% | 37.2% | 25.8% | 1.1% | 0.62% | 0.41% | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.2% | 35.7% | 25.1% | 1.6% | 0.71% | 0.45% | 0.2% |
How has the Jacto and Stihl comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Stihl was ahead of Jacto in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Jacto’s share of searches among backpack sprayer brands in New Zealand moved from 0.14% to 0.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 40.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stihl’s share of searches among backpack sprayer brands in New Zealand moved from 31.7% to 35.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 7K to 7.1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand backpack sprayer brands in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Husqvarna overtook Stihl to become the leader among backpack sprayer brands in New Zealand, with 36.2% of the searches.
In September 2026, Stihl lost share of searches among backpack sprayer brands in New Zealand, from 37.2% to 35.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Jacto in New Zealand rose 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 30 to 40 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Jacto’s and Stihl’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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