Makita vs Sika:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Makita had more branded searches than Sika among caulking gun brands in New Zealand. Makita had about 18,200 branded searches, while Sika had 10. Makita made up 48.7% of all caulking gun brand searches we track, and Sika accounted for 0.03%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about caulking gun brands, Sika appeared in four of the five answers and Makita in one. Sika was mentioned before Makita in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Makita, about 1821 searches for every 1 for Sika
Who does AI mention more?
Sika, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Makita in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Sika, named ahead of Makita in every answer
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Top caulking gun brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Sika was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Makita was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Sika 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.
- Sika4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tajima3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Makita1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
DeWalt1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Milwaukee1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bosch0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about caulking gun brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which caulking gun brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best caulking gun brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best caulking gun brand in New Zealand for home repairs?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best caulking gun”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“heavy duty caulking gun”
- 1Sika
- 1
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 Makita or Sika more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Makita and Sika by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six caulking gun brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Makita, Sika. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | DeWalt | Milwaukee | Tajima | Bosch | Sika |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51% | 41.2% | 7.4% | 0.3% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.4% | 45.9% | 7.4% | 0.21% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.6% | 40.5% | 7.5% | 0.32% | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.2% | 41% | 6.5% | 0.26% | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 50% | 42.2% | 7.4% | 0.31% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 49.2% | 42.7% | 7.7% | 0.38% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.4% | 43% | 7.2% | 0.38% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| May 2026 | 47.9% | 43.3% | 8.4% | 0.43% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.6% | 45.8% | 8.1% | 0.41% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.7% | 44.6% | 8.1% | 0.53% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 45% | 44.2% | 10.2% | 0.46% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 48.7% | 43% | 7.9% | 0.37% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
How has the Makita and Sika comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Makita was ahead of Sika in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Makita’s share of searches among caulking gun brands in New Zealand moved from 51% to 48.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 15.1K to 18.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sika’s share of searches among caulking gun brands in New Zealand held steady at 0.03%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand caulking gun brands in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Makita gained share of searches among caulking gun brands in New Zealand, from 45% to 48.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
14 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Makita’s and Sika’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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