Ryobi vs Trojan:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Ryobi had more branded searches than Trojan among garden tool brands in New Zealand. Ryobi had about 7,650 branded searches, while Trojan had 40. Ryobi made up 46.2% of all garden tool brand searches we track, and Trojan accounted for 0.24%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about garden tool brands, Ryobi appeared in three of the five answers and Trojan in one. Ryobi was mentioned before Trojan in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Ryobi, about 191 searches for every 1 for Trojan
Who does AI mention more?
Ryobi, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Trojan in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Ryobi, named ahead of Trojan in 3 of 4 answers
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Top garden tool brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ryobi was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Trojan was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Ryobi was listed before Trojan in three out of four answers that named either.
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.
Fiskars5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Stihl4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Ryobi3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Felco3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Makita2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bahco2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Wolf-Garten1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Gardena1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Trojan1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Cyclone1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which garden tool brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best garden tool brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best garden tool brand in New Zealand for pruning and trimming?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gardening tools nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“secateurs nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Ryobi or Trojan more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Ryobi and Trojan by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 garden tool brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Ryobi, Trojan. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Makita | Ryobi | Felco | Fiskars | Wolf-Garten | Bahco | Gardena | Spear & Jackson | Darlac | Stihl | Trojan | Cyclone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 39.8% | 56.5% | 0.65% | 0.71% | 0.47% | 0.3% | 0.12% | 0.41% | 0.12% | 0.41% | 0.35% | 0.18% |
| Dec 2025 | 39.6% | 56.3% | 0.82% | 0.71% | 0.41% | 0.41% | 0.29% | 0.53% | 0.18% | 0.24% | 0.29% | 0.18% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.4% | 50.6% | 0.75% | 0.95% | 0.27% | 0.27% | 0.2% | 0.47% | 0.27% | 0.34% | 0.34% | 0.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.2% | 45.6% | 0.9% | 0.83% | 0.38% | 0.38% | 0.15% | 0.38% | 0.23% | 0.3% | 0.38% | 0.23% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.7% | 49.7% | 1.5% | 0.68% | 0.41% | 0.34% | 0.14% | 0.34% | 0.27% | 0.34% | 0.34% | 0.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 50% | 45.4% | 1.3% | 0.67% | 0.52% | 0.3% | 0.15% | 0.52% | 0.3% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 0.15% |
| May 2026 | 53.6% | 40.8% | 1.7% | 0.96% | 0.48% | 0.56% | 0.24% | 0.32% | 0.4% | 0.32% | 0.4% | 0.24% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.8% | 42.5% | 1.2% | 0.64% | 0.64% | 0.56% | 0.16% | 0.32% | 0.32% | 0.24% | 0.32% | 0.32% |
| Jul 2026 | 53.9% | 41.4% | 1.4% | 0.73% | 0.65% | 0.41% | 0.32% | 0.32% | 0.24% | 0.24% | 0.24% | 0.16% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.3% | 46.6% | 1.7% | 0.43% | 0.72% | 0.65% | 0.22% | 0.36% | 0.22% | 0.29% | 0.29% | 0.22% |
| Sep 2026 | 50% | 46.5% | 1% | 0.49% | 0.49% | 0.31% | 0.18% | 0.24% | 0.18% | 0.24% | 0.18% | 0.18% |
| Oct 2026 | 49.7% | 46.2% | 0.97% | 0.78% | 0.54% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.24% | 0.24% | 0.24% | 0.18% |
How has branded search for Ryobi and Trojan changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Ryobi was ahead of Trojan in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Ryobi’s share of searches among garden tool brands in New Zealand moved from 56.5% to 46.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 9.6K to 7.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Trojan’s share of searches among garden tool brands in New Zealand moved from 0.35% to 0.24%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60 to 40.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand garden tool brands in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Trojan rose from 12th to 11th among garden tool brands in New Zealand.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Ryobi in New Zealand fell 20.1% over 12 measured months, from 9.6K to 7.7K in October 2026.
How are Ryobi’s and Trojan’s branded searches counted?
10 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ryobi’s and Trojan’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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