Anglia Tool Centre vs Screwfix:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Anglia Tool Centre had more branded searches than Screwfix among power tool retailers in the United Kingdom. Anglia Tool Centre had about 1,000 branded searches, while Screwfix had 480. Anglia Tool Centre made up 0.86% of all power tool retailer searches we track, and Screwfix accounted for 0.41%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about power tool retailers, Screwfix appeared in three of the five answers and Anglia Tool Centre in none.
Who do people search for more?
Anglia Tool Centre, about 2 searches for every 1 for Screwfix
Who does AI mention more?
Screwfix, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Anglia Tool Centre in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Screwfix, the only one of the two named
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Top power tool retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Screwfix was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Anglia Tool Centre did not appear in any of the five 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.
Toolstation4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
ITS3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Screwfix3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Power Tool World1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Toolden0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
D&M Tools0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tooled-Up0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Anglia Tool Centre0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about power tool retailers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best online shop for power tools in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Where do UK tradespeople get the best deals on cordless tool kits?”
- 1ITS
- 1
Asked ChatGPT
“Which UK tool shops have the fastest delivery?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“power tools”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cordless drill”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 28, 2026.
Is Anglia Tool Centre or Screwfix more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Anglia Tool Centre and Screwfix by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight power tool retailers we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Anglia Tool Centre, Screwfix. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | ITS | Toolden | Power Tool World | D&M Tools | Tooled-Up | Anglia Tool Centre | Screwfix | Toolstation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.5% | 31.5% | 17.3% | 9.4% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.46% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.8% | 25% | 20.5% | 6.1% | 1.2% | 0.99% | 0.36% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 40% | 26.8% | 21.9% | 8% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.58% | 0.11% |
| Jan 2026 | 37.5% | 30.6% | 20.5% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.55% | 0.08% |
| Feb 2026 | 44% | 29.4% | 16.1% | 7.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.43% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.3% | 28.3% | 19% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.41% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.5% | 30.7% | 20.6% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.44% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 37.6% | 30.7% | 20.6% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.45% | 0.08% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.3% | 32.1% | 17.5% | 7.9% | 1.8% | 0.97% | 0.38% | 0.09% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.4% | 32.2% | 17.6% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 0.86% | 0.38% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.4% | 32.2% | 17.6% | 7.9% | 1.6% | 0.97% | 0.38% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.5% | 28.4% | 19.1% | 7% | 1.6% | 0.86% | 0.41% | 0.08% |
Screwfix sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “screwfix power tools”.
How has the Anglia Tool Centre and Screwfix comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Anglia Tool Centre was ahead of Screwfix in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Anglia Tool Centre’s share of searches among power tool retailers in the United Kingdom moved from 1.2% to 0.86%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.6K to 1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Screwfix’s share of searches among power tool retailers in the United Kingdom moved from 0.46% to 0.41%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 590 to 480.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom power tool retailers in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Anglia Tool Centre in the United Kingdom fell 37.5% over 12 measured months, from 1.6K to 1K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Screwfix in the United Kingdom fell 18.6% over 12 measured months, from 590 to 480 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Anglia Tool Centre’s and Screwfix’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.
Anglia Tool Centre
1 branded search term
- anglia tool centre
Screwfix
1 branded search term
- screwfix power tools
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