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How popular isWaterdrop?

In September 2026, people searched for Waterdrop by name about 880 times in Australia, a 22.2% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 3.1% of all Australia water filter brand searches, placing Waterdrop sixth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about water filter brands, Waterdrop appeared in four of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Waterdrop is the sixth most searched of 7 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.

  1. DoultonShare of searches 28.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  2. Zip WaterShare of searches 22.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  3. BritaShare of searches 15.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  4. PuretecShare of searches 15.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  5. WaterdropShare of searches 3.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd

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Top water filter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Waterdrop was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Waterdrop is the third most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Puretec1st
  2. Brita2nd
  3. Waterdrop3rd
  4. Doulton–
  5. Zip Water–
  6. Billi–
  7. Zen Water Systems–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Brita4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Waterdrop4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Puretec2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Doulton0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Zip Water0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Billi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Zen Water Systems0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which water filter should I buy for my home in Australia?”

    1. 1Brita
    2. 2Waterdrop

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best water filter brands in Australia?”

    1. 1Puretec
    2. 2Brita
    3. 3Waterdrop

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best filtered water tap for a kitchen?”

    1. 1Puretec
    2. 2Waterdrop

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “water filter”

    1. 1Brita
    2. 2Waterdrop

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “water filter jug”

    1. 1Brita

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.

Which water filter brands compete with Waterdrop?

Waterdrop against water filter brands in Australia, by month

Share of searches by month for Doulton, Zip Water, Brita, Puretec, Billi, Waterdrop, Zen Water Systems. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthDoultonZip WaterBritaPuretecBilliWaterdropZen Water Systems
Oct 202527.2%22.9%18.2%14.8%12.1%2.4%2.4%
Nov 202532.5%26.4%14.5%11.8%9.7%2.4%2.7%
Dec 202542.9%17.4%15.7%10.4%8.4%2.6%2.6%
Jan 202631%18.8%16.9%16.9%11.3%2.8%2.3%
Feb 202624.8%22.6%16.5%16.5%13.5%3.8%2.2%
Mar 202628%23.5%15.2%15.2%12.5%3%2.5%
Apr 202628.4%22.1%15.4%15.4%12.6%3.5%2.5%
May 202628.7%22.3%15.6%15.6%12.7%3.1%2.1%
Jun 202624.7%23.5%16.4%16.4%13.4%3.3%2.2%
Jul 202632.9%21%14.6%14.6%12%2.9%2%
Aug 202636.9%20.8%13.4%13.4%11%2.7%1.8%
Sep 202628.7%22.3%15.6%15.6%12.7%3.1%2.1%

  1. 1.Doulton

    28.7%

    Held 1st. 8.1K estimated branded searches, -33.1% vs prior month. Share -8.3 points.

  2. 2.Zip Water

    22.3%

    Held 2nd. 6.3K estimated branded searches, -7.4% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.

  3. 3.Brita

    15.6%

    Held 3rd. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.

  4. 4.Puretec

    15.6%

    Held 4th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.

  5. 5.Billi

    12.7%

    Held 5th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.

  6. 6.Waterdrop

    3.1%

    Held 6th. 880 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

  7. 7.Zen Water Systems

    2.1%

    Held 7th. 590 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

Compare popularity between Waterdrop and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Waterdrop

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How has branded search demand for Waterdrop changed in Australia over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Waterdrop in Australia rose from 720 to 880.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Waterdrop’s share of searches among water filter brands in Australia increased from 2.4% to 3.1%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Waterdrop’s share of searches among water filter brands in Australia peaked at 3.8% in February 2026 and was lowest at 2.4% in November 2025.

How did search popularity change for Australia water filter brands in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Brita gained share of searches among water filter brands in Australia, from 13.4% to 15.6%.

  2. In September 2026, Puretec gained share of searches among water filter brands in Australia, from 13.4% to 15.6%.

  3. In September 2026, Billi gained share of searches among water filter brands in Australia, from 11% to 12.7%.

  4. In September 2026, Zip Water gained share of searches among water filter brands in Australia, from 20.8% to 22.3%.

  5. In September 2026, Doulton lost share of searches among water filter brands in Australia, from 36.9% to 28.7%.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Waterdrop in Australia rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 880 in September 2026.

How are Waterdrop’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Waterdrop’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

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