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Makita vs Ozito:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?

In August 2026, Makita had more branded searches than Ozito among power tool brands in New Zealand. Makita was estimated to have 26.6K branded searches compared to Ozito’s 7.8K, and held a 27.5% Share of Search versus Ozito’s 8%.

Share of Search among power tool brands in New Zealand in August 2026Which is more popular in search, Makita or Ozito?
Makita27.5%26.6K searches
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Ozito8%7.8K searches

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Which is more popular in search, Makita or Ozito?

Compare the power tool brands New Zealand tradies and DIYers buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

Makita and Ozito among power tool brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of Search by month for Makita, Ozito. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of search table
MonthMakitaDeWaltRyobiMilwaukeeOzitoHiKOKIFestoolStanley
Oct 202530.1%18.5%25.3%9.2%7.9%3.1%3.1%2.8%
Nov 202527.7%19.6%29.3%8.6%7.3%2.5%2.5%2.4%
Dec 202527.7%17%30%8.8%8.7%2.5%2.2%3%
Jan 202628.3%17.5%28.5%8.8%9.1%2.7%2.5%2.6%
Feb 202629.7%20.1%24.9%9.4%7.2%3%3%2.8%
Mar 202628.7%19.5%24.9%10.3%7.1%3.3%3.4%2.7%
Apr 202628.9%20.1%24.4%9.8%7.9%3%2.9%3%
May 202628.9%21.9%20.3%11.7%7.7%3.1%3.4%3%
Jun 202628.5%23.7%18.2%11.9%7.1%3.7%3.6%3.3%
Jul 202628.2%22.5%18.3%12.3%8.2%3.7%3.6%3.2%
Aug 202627.5%22.7%19.4%12.6%8%3.8%3%2.9%
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How has the Makita and Ozito comparison changed over the last 12 months?

  • Makita was ahead of Ozito in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Makita’s estimated Share of Search among power tool brands in New Zealand moved from 30.1% to 27.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 28.1K to 26.6K.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ozito’s estimated Share of Search among power tool brands in New Zealand moved from 7.9% to 8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 7.4K to 7.8K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand power tool brands in August 2026?

  1. In August 2026, Makita lost estimated Share of Search among power tool brands in New Zealand, from 28.2% to 27.5%.

How each brand is measured

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Makita’s and Ozito’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.

Makita

23 branded search terms

  • makita
  • makita 18v battery
  • makita 40v
  • makita battery
  • makita blower
  • makita chainsaw
  • makita chop saw
  • makita co nz
  • makita drill
  • makita hedge cutter
  • makita impact wrench
  • makita mowers
  • makita multi tool
  • makita near me
  • makita nz
  • makita online
  • makita planer
  • makita router
  • makita sander
  • makita skill saw
  • makita tool
  • makita track saw
  • makita trimmers

Ozito

24 branded search terms

  • battery ozito
  • impact drill ozito
  • ozito
  • ozito 1800w 2030psi high pressure washer
  • ozito 18v battery
  • ozito air compressor
  • ozito airless sprayer
  • ozito angle grinder
  • ozito drill
  • ozito grinder
  • ozito high pressure washer
  • ozito impact wrench
  • ozito multi tool
  • ozito near me
  • ozito nz
  • ozito online
  • ozito power tools
  • ozito power washer
  • ozito pxc
  • ozito rotary tool
  • ozito router
  • ozito tools
  • ozito water blaster
  • ozito waterblaster

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