Rubi vs Ryobi:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Ryobi had more branded searches than Rubi among tile cutter brands in New Zealand. Ryobi had about 7,480 branded searches, while Rubi had 60. Ryobi made up 34.3% of all tile cutter brand searches we track, and Rubi accounted for 0.27%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tile cutter brands, Rubi appeared in all four answers and Ryobi in none.
Who do people search for more?
Ryobi, about 125 searches for every 1 for Rubi
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Top tile cutter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Rubi appeared in all four answers. Ryobi did not appear in any of the four answers.
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.
Rubi4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Sigma3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Montolit3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
DeWalt2 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
Ryobi0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which tile cutter brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best tile cutter brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best tile cutter brand in New Zealand for a bathroom tiling job?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tile cutter nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“manual tile cutter”
- 1
Rubi
- 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 19, 2026.
Is Rubi or Ryobi more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Rubi and Ryobi by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six tile cutter brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Ryobi, Rubi. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | Ryobi | DeWalt | Sigma | Rubi | Montolit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.6% | 33.6% | 23% | 0.38% | 0.33% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 33.5% | 40.3% | 25.7% | 0.3% | 0.21% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 36% | 43.5% | 20% | 0.23% | 0.23% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.6% | 38% | 21.8% | 0.26% | 0.26% | 0.05% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.9% | 32.9% | 23.7% | 0.6% | 0.82% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.1% | 37% | 23.1% | 0.46% | 0.26% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.6% | 32.9% | 23% | 1.8% | 0.55% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 44.6% | 28.9% | 25% | 0.98% | 0.46% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.4% | 28.5% | 28.5% | 1.1% | 0.32% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 44.2% | 29.2% | 25.3% | 0.64% | 0.7% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.2% | 32.9% | 26.2% | 0.47% | 0.16% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.2% | 34.3% | 22.9% | 0.32% | 0.27% | 0.05% |
How has the Rubi and Ryobi comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Ryobi was ahead of Rubi in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rubi’s share of searches among tile cutter brands in New Zealand moved from 0.33% to 0.27%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 60.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among tile cutter brands in New Zealand moved from 33.6% to 34.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.1K to 7.5K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand tile cutter brands in September 2026?
1 change

In September 2026, Ryobi gained share of searches among tile cutter brands in New Zealand, from 32.9% to 34.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Rubi’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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