Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,328 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Wet/Dry Shop Vacuums
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| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cited for its lightweight HydroVac and MessMaster models for home and car. | 41% | |
| 2 | A major gainer, frequently suggested for household spills with its CrossWave models. | 37% | |
| 3 | Consistently named for powerful, durable, and sometimes quieter shop-style vacuums. | 36% | |
| 4 | Now the most-cited brand, often recommended for workshop and budget-conscious users. | 33% | |
| 5 | Soared in recommendations for its smart, cordless vacuum-mop combo floor cleaners. | 31% | |
| 6 | A heavy-duty workshop favorite, noted for durability and large capacity tanks. | 29% | |
| 7 | Recommended as a powerful and durable budget option for detailing and workshops. | 24% | |
| 8 | 22% | ||
| 9 | 18% | ||
| 10 | 18% | ||
| 11 | Cited less often, primarily as a cordless choice within its battery ecosystem. | 18% | |
| 12 | 16% | ||
| 13 | 16% | ||
| 14 | 11% | ||
| 15 | 10% | ||
| 16 | 9% | ||
| 17 | 9% | ||
| 18 | 9% | ||
| 19 | 7% | ||
| 20 | 7% | ||
| 21 | 7% | ||
| 22 | 5% | ||
| 23 | 4% | ||
| 24 | 4% | ||
| 25 | 3% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
youtube.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 30% of analyzed answers.
Soared from #13 to #2 in mentions between Oct and Mar.
Rose from #17 to #6 by Mar, often named a top pick for homes.
Dropped from #2 to #14, losing ground as a primary cordless suggestion.
“A basic, lightweight and portable shop vac” → “An excellent balance of size and suction power”
Fell from #1 to #9 between Oct and Mar, now a niche pick for car vacs.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35% | 26% | ||
| 38% | 13% | ||
| 25% | 22% | ||
| 20% | 21% | ||
| 20% | 14% |
The two models disagree most about BLACK+DECKER (ChatGPT #7, Google #18) and Fanttik (ChatGPT #17, Google #8).
Craftsman has become the most frequently recommended brand in AI-generated answers for wet/dry shop vacuums. However, for home-focused queries about liquid messes, AI assistants are increasingly recommending vacuum-mop combo brands like Bissell and Tineco, shifting the conversation away from traditional shop vacs.
Across 1,328 AI responses, SharkNinja is mentioned most, named in 41% of them, followed by Bissell (37%) and DEWALT (36%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 1,328 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
Since November, answers have split into two distinct categories: traditional, heavy-duty shop vacs like RIDGID and
Craftsman, and all-in-one home floor cleaners like
Tineco and
Bissell. These home-focused vacuum-mop combos have become increasingly dominant in general responses by March.
This prompt has been consistently dominated by home-focused vacuum-mop combo brands since November. AI assistants identify this need as best served by Tineco and 's CrossWave models, which vacuum and wash floors simultaneously. Traditional shop vacs are rarely mentioned for this use case.
Brands mentioned
My toddler spills everything. What is the best wet/dry vacuum for cleaning up liquid messes?
This prompt has been consistently dominated by home-focused vacuum-mop combo brands since November. AI assistants identify this need as best served by Tineco and
Bissell's CrossWave models, which vacuum and wash floors simultaneously. Traditional shop vacs are rarely mentioned for this use case.