Makita vs Rapid:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Makita had more branded searches than Rapid among staple gun brands in New Zealand. Makita had about 9,100 branded searches, while Rapid had 320. Makita made up 36.6% of all staple gun brand searches we track, and Rapid accounted for 1.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about staple gun brands, Rapid appeared in all four answers and Makita in one. Rapid was mentioned before Makita in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Makita, about 28 searches for every 1 for Rapid
Who does AI mention more?
Rapid, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Rapid, named ahead of Makita in every answer
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Top staple gun brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Rapid appeared in all four answers. Makita was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Rapid was listed before Makita 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.
- Rapid4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Arrow3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Ryobi2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Makita1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
DeWalt0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Milwaukee0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which staple gun brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best staple gun brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best staple gun brand in New Zealand for home repairs?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electric staple gun nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“heavy duty staple gun”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Is Makita or Rapid more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Makita and Rapid by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six staple gun brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Makita, Rapid. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | Ryobi | DeWalt | Milwaukee | Rapid | Arrow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.2% | 29.9% | 20.5% | 10.8% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 29.5% | 36.5% | 23.3% | 9.5% | 0.97% | 0.08% |
| Dec 2025 | 32.1% | 39.7% | 18.3% | 9% | 0.76% | 0.13% |
| Jan 2026 | 35.6% | 34.8% | 19.9% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 36.8% | 29.5% | 21.3% | 10.6% | 1.4% | 0.49% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.1% | 32.8% | 20.4% | 10.3% | 1% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.4% | 29.9% | 20.9% | 10.5% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| May 2026 | 38.2% | 25.1% | 21.7% | 13.6% | 1.4% | 0.15% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.8% | 24.9% | 24.9% | 13.1% | 1.2% | 0.14% |
| Jul 2026 | 37.9% | 25.3% | 21.9% | 13.1% | 1.6% | 0.15% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.1% | 27.3% | 21.7% | 16.3% | 1.5% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.6% | 30.1% | 20.1% | 11.9% | 1.3% | 0.08% |
How has the Makita and Rapid comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Makita was ahead of Rapid in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among staple gun brands in New Zealand moved from 37.2% to 36.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 7.6K to 9.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rapid’s share of searches among staple gun brands in New Zealand moved from 1.6% to 1.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 320.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand staple gun brands in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among staple gun brands in New Zealand, from 33.1% to 36.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Makita’s and Rapid’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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