Karcher vs Ryobi:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Ryobi had more branded searches than Karcher among pressure washer brands in New Zealand. Ryobi had about 8,360 branded searches, while Karcher had 6,390. Ryobi made up 29% of all pressure washer brand searches we track, and Karcher accounted for 22.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pressure washer brands, Karcher and Ryobi each appeared in four of the five answers. Karcher was mentioned before Ryobi in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Ryobi, about 31% more searches than Karcher
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 4 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Karcher, named ahead of Ryobi in every answer
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Top pressure washer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Karcher and Ryobi were each mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Karcher was listed before Ryobi 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.
- Ryobi4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Karcher4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Stihl3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Gerni3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bosch3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ozito1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Nilfisk0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pressure washer brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pressure washer brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pressure washer brand in New Zealand for a driveway?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“water blaster nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pressure washer for driveway”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Karcher or Ryobi more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Karcher and Ryobi by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven pressure washer brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Ryobi, Karcher. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Stihl | Ryobi | Karcher | Ozito | Nilfisk | Gerni | Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.8% | 24.2% | 25.1% | 14.8% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 31.5% | 28.6% | 24.3% | 12.5% | 1.9% | 0.85% | 0.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.2% | 28.8% | 24.8% | 13.4% | 1.6% | 0.74% | 0.48% |
| Jan 2026 | 34.5% | 26.3% | 20.6% | 15.2% | 2.2% | 0.93% | 0.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.7% | 24.4% | 19.6% | 13.9% | 1.5% | 0.61% | 0.27% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.6% | 29.6% | 18.3% | 14.7% | 1.7% | 0.82% | 0.43% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.5% | 25.9% | 20.7% | 15.2% | 1.8% | 0.63% | 0.28% |
| May 2026 | 42% | 21.7% | 20.6% | 13.5% | 1.3% | 0.71% | 0.28% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.8% | 24.3% | 21.9% | 15.4% | 1.6% | 0.67% | 0.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.3% | 22.1% | 25.7% | 16.1% | 1.5% | 0.91% | 0.44% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.4% | 25.8% | 23.1% | 16.8% | 1.7% | 0.88% | 0.41% |
| Sep 2026 | 29.8% | 29% | 22.1% | 16.1% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.38% |
How has the Karcher and Ryobi comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Ryobi took it in November 2025, Karcher took it in July 2026, Ryobi took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Karcher’s share of searches among pressure washer brands in New Zealand moved from 25.1% to 22.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 7.1K to 6.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among pressure washer brands in New Zealand moved from 24.2% to 29%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.8K to 8.4K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand pressure washer brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Ryobi gained share of searches among pressure washer brands in New Zealand, from 25.8% to 29%.
In September 2026, Karcher lost share of searches among pressure washer brands in New Zealand, from 23.1% to 22.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Karcher’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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