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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.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

CHiQ is the seventh most searched of 14 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.

  1. Fisher & PaykelShare of searches 14.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  2. HisenseShare of searches 14.3%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
  3. LGShare of searches 11.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  4. SamsungShare of searches 11.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  5. 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.

  1. Mitsubishi Electric1st
  2. LG2nd
  3. Haier3rd
  4. Westinghouse4th
  5. Fisher & Paykel5th
  6. Samsung6th
  7. Hisense7th
  8. CHiQ–
  9. Smeg–
  10. Electrolux–
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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

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See every answer about fridge brands

5 answers

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?

CHiQ against fridge brands in Australia, by month

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
MonthFisher & PaykelHisenseLGSamsungWestinghouseHaierCHiQMitsubishi ElectricSmegElectroluxLiebherrBoschMieleBeko
Oct 202514.4%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 202514.2%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 202511%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 202612.8%12.8%12.8%12.8%12.8%7%7%7%5.7%3.8%2%1.7%1.3%0.7%
Feb 202612.6%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 202614.7%12%12%12%12%6.6%6.6%8%5.3%4.4%2.3%1.9%1.5%0.71%
Apr 202613.7%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 202618.7%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 202621%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 202614.4%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 202614.2%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 202614.3%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%
  1. Held 1st. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  2. 2.Hisense

    14.3%

    Held 2nd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.

  3. 3.LG

    11.7%

    Held 3rd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  4. 4.Samsung

    11.7%

    Held 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  5. Held 5th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  6. 6.Haier

    7.8%

    Held 6th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  7. 7.CHiQ

    6.4%

    Moved from 9th to 7th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  8. Moved from 7th to 8th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.

  9. 9.Smeg

    6.4%

    Moved from 8th to 9th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.

  10. 10.Electrolux

    2.8%

    Held 10th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -19.4% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.

  11. 11.Liebherr

    2.3%

    Held 11th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  12. 12.Bosch

    1.8%

    Held 12th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  13. 13.Miele

    1.5%

    Held 13th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  14. 14.Beko

    0.7%

    Held 14th. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between CHiQ and its closest rivals

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

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

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

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

  5. 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.

  6. 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

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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?

CHiQ is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Washing machine brands12th of 153.1%Show ranking
Fridge brands7th of 146.4%Shown above
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