How popular isCHiQ?
In September 2026, people searched for CHiQ by name about 10,200 times in Australia, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 6.4% of all Australia fridge brand searches, placing CHiQ seventh out of 14 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about fridge brands, CHiQ did not appear in any of the answers.
CHiQ is the seventh most searched of 14 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
Fisher & PaykelShare of searches 14.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
HisenseShare of searches 14.3%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
LGShare of searches 11.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
SamsungShare of searches 11.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
CHiQShare of searches 6.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top fridge brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, CHiQ 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.
Mitsubishi Electric1st
LG2nd
Haier3rd
Westinghouse4th
Fisher & Paykel5th
Samsung6th
Hisense7th
CHiQ–
Smeg–
Electrolux–- +4 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
LG4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Westinghouse4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mitsubishi Electric4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Fisher & Paykel3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Haier3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Samsung2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hisense1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
CHiQ0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Smeg0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Electrolux0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about fridge brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best fridge brand in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which fridge should I buy for a family in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the most reliable fridge brand?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best fridge”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“fridge”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.
Which fridge brands compete with CHiQ?
Share of searches by month for Fisher & Paykel, Hisense, LG, Samsung, Westinghouse, Haier, CHiQ, Mitsubishi Electric, Smeg, Electrolux, Liebherr. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Fisher & Paykel | Hisense | LG | Samsung | Westinghouse | Haier | CHiQ | Mitsubishi Electric | Smeg | Electrolux | Liebherr | Bosch | Miele | Beko |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 14.4% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 14.4% | 11.8% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 14.2% | 11.6% | 14.2% | 14.2% | 11.6% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.64% |
| Dec 2025 | 11% | 13.5% | 13.5% | 13.5% | 13.5% | 7.4% | 6% | 7.4% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.74% |
| Jan 2026 | 12.8% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 12.8% | 7% | 7% | 7% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 12.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.75% |
| Mar 2026 | 14.7% | 12% | 12% | 12% | 12% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 8% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.71% |
| Apr 2026 | 13.7% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 11.2% | 11.2% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.66% |
| May 2026 | 18.7% | 10.2% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 10.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.61% |
| Jun 2026 | 21% | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% | 11.5% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.56% |
| Jul 2026 | 14.4% | 14.4% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 7.9% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 14.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 7.8% | 6.3% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.69% |
| Sep 2026 | 14.3% | 14.3% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 14.3% | 14.8K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 14.3% | 14.8K | +22.3% | +2.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.7% | 12.1K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.7% | 12.1K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 11.7% | 12.1K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 7.8% | 8.1K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 7, moved from 9th to 7th | 6.4% | 6.6K | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 9th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 7th to 8th | 6.4% | 6.6K | -18.5% | -1.4 pointsmoved from 7th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 8th to 9th | 6.4% | 6.6K | -18.5% | -1.4 pointsmoved from 8th to 9th | |
| 10, held 10th | 2.8% | 2.9K | -19.4% | -0.6 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 2.3% | 2.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 12, held 12th | 1.8% | 1.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 13, held 13th | 1.5% | 1.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 14, held 14th | 0.7% | 720 | 0% | 0 points |
14.3%
Held 1st. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
2.
Hisense14.3%
Held 2nd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.
3.
LG11.7%
Held 3rd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
4.
Samsung11.7%
Held 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
11.7%
Held 5th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.
Haier7.8%
Held 6th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
7.
CHiQ6.4%
Moved from 9th to 7th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.4%
Moved from 7th to 8th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
9.
Smeg6.4%
Moved from 8th to 9th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
10.
Electrolux2.8%
Held 10th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -19.4% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
11.
Liebherr2.3%
Held 11th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
12.
Bosch1.8%
Held 12th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
13.
Miele1.5%
Held 13th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
14.
Beko0.7%
Held 14th. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for CHiQ changed in Australia over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for CHiQ in Australia held steady, from 10K to 10.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CHiQ’s share of searches among fridge brands in Australia peaked at 7% in January 2026 and was lowest at 5.1% in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CHiQ fell from 6th to 7th among fridge brands in Australia.
How did search popularity change for Australia fridge brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Hisense gained share of searches among fridge brands in Australia, from 11.6% to 14.3%.

In September 2026, Mitsubishi Electric lost share of searches among fridge brands in Australia, from 7.8% to 6.4%.

In September 2026, Smeg lost share of searches among fridge brands in Australia, from 7.8% to 6.4%.

In September 2026, Electrolux lost share of searches among fridge brands in Australia, from 3.5% to 2.8%.

Haier’s share of searches among fridge brands in Australia has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 6.3% to 7.8% in September 2026.

In September 2026, CHiQ rose from 9th to 7th among fridge brands in Australia.
How are CHiQ’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CHiQ’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- chiq fridge
- chiq washing machine
Who owns CHiQ?
CHiQ is owned by Changhong. Brandwave does not track any other brands owned by Changhong.
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Where does CHiQ compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washing machine brands | 12th of 15 | 3.1% | Show ranking |
| Fridge brands | 7th of 14 | 6.4% | Shown above |

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