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OX Tools vs Tajima:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, OX Tools had more branded searches than Tajima among chalk box brands in New Zealand. OX Tools had about 390 branded searches, while Tajima had 140. OX Tools made up 4.3% of all chalk box brand searches we track, and Tajima accounted for 1.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about chalk box brands, Tajima appeared in four of the five answers and OX Tools in two. Tajima was mentioned before OX Tools in every answer.

Among chalk box brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

OX Tools, about 3 searches for every 1 for Tajima

OX Tools 390 searchesTajima 140 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Tajima, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, OX Tools in 2

Tajima in 4 of 5OX Tools in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Tajima, named ahead of OX Tools in every answer

Tajima first in 3OX Tools never first

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Top chalk box brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Tajima was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. OX Tools was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Tajima was listed before OX Tools in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Tajima1st
  2. Milwaukee2nd
  3. OX Tools3rd
  4. DeWalt4th
  5. Irwin–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Tajima4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • DeWalt2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Milwaukee2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • OX Tools2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Irwin0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which chalk box brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Tajima
    2. 2DeWalt
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best chalk box brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Tajima
    2. 2OX Tools
    3. 3Milwaukee
    4. 4DeWalt
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best chalk box brand in New Zealand for layout and marking work?”

    1. 1Tajima
    2. 2Milwaukee
    3. 3OX Tools
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best chalk box”

    1. 1Tajima
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “construction chalk box”

    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 OX Tools or Tajima more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for OX Tools and Tajima by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five chalk box brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

    OX Tools and Tajima among chalk box brands in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for OX Tools, Tajima. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthDeWaltMilwaukeeOX ToolsIrwinTajima
    Oct 202562%30.3%4.4%2.1%1.2%
    Nov 202568.4%25.8%3.4%1.7%0.74%
    Dec 202564.6%29.2%2.9%2.1%1.2%
    Jan 202667%25.9%3.8%2.3%1%
    Feb 202663.9%29.2%3.5%2.2%1.2%
    Mar 202662.9%29.2%4.1%2.3%1.4%
    Apr 202663.2%29.1%3.6%2.6%1.5%
    May 202658.9%33.1%3.9%2.3%1.7%
    Jun 202662.5%30.2%3.5%2.3%1.5%
    Jul 202658.5%32.7%4%2.6%2.1%
    Aug 202654.8%37.5%3.2%2.8%1.7%
    Sep 202660%32.3%4.3%1.9%1.5%

    How has the OX Tools and Tajima comparison changed over the last 12 months?

    3 findings
    • OX Tools was ahead of Tajima in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OX Tools’ share of searches among chalk box brands in New Zealand moved from 4.4% to 4.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 320 to 390.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tajima’s share of searches among chalk box brands in New Zealand moved from 1.2% to 1.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90 to 140.

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand chalk box brands in September 2026?

    2 changes
    1. In September 2026, OX Tools gained share of searches among chalk box brands in New Zealand, from 3.2% to 4.3%.

    2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Tajima in New Zealand rose 55.6% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 140 in September 2026.

    How are branded searches counted?

    2 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using OX Tools’ and Tajima’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.

    OX Tools

    1 branded search term

    • ox tools

    Tajima

    1 branded search term

    • tajima

    How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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