How popular isIntex?
In September 2026, people searched for Intex by name about 110,000 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 56.8% of all global pool cleaner brand searches, placing Intex first out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pool cleaner brands, Intex did not appear in any of the answers.
Intex is the most searched of 7 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
IntexShare of searches 56.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
PentairShare of searches 25.6%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Polaris PoolShare of searches 7.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
DolphinShare of searches 5.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Kreepy KraulyShare of searches 3.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top pool cleaner brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Intex 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.
- Dolphin1st
- Polaris Pool2nd
Hayward3rd- Pentair4th
Zodiac5th- Intex–
- Kreepy Krauly–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Dolphin4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Polaris Pool2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Hayward2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Pentair1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Zodiac1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Intex0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Kreepy Krauly0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about pool cleaner brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pool cleaner brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pool cleaner brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pool cleaner brand for clean pool water?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best pool cleaner”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“robot pool cleaner”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which pool cleaner brands compete with Intex?
Share of searches by month for Intex, Pentair, Polaris Pool, Dolphin, Kreepy Krauly. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Intex | Pentair | Polaris Pool | Dolphin | Kreepy Krauly | Hayward | Zodiac |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 58.6% | 26.4% | 5% | 3.5% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 0.69% |
| Nov 2025 | 59.2% | 26.6% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 62.6% | 23.1% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 0.57% |
| Jan 2026 | 59.6% | 26.8% | 3.5% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 0.54% |
| Feb 2026 | 60.2% | 27.1% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 3% | 1.3% | 0.55% |
| Mar 2026 | 57.6% | 25.8% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.56% |
| Apr 2026 | 65.5% | 19.7% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.52% |
| May 2026 | 74.3% | 12.2% | 6.2% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.38% |
| Jun 2026 | 82.3% | 9.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 0.81% | 0.99% | 0.36% |
| Jul 2026 | 77.7% | 12.8% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 70.9% | 17.4% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.46% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.8% | 25.6% | 7.1% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.52% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 56.8% | 110K | -55.3% | -14.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 25.6% | 49.5K | -18.2% | +8.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.1% | 13.7K | -18% | +2.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.1% | 9.9K | -18.2% | +1.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.4% | 6.6K | 0% | +1.5 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.5% | 2.9K | -19.4% | +0.5 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.52% | 1K | -37.5% | +0.1 points |
1.
Intex56.8%
Held 1st. 110K estimated branded searches, -55.3% vs prior month. Share -14.1 points.
2.
Pentair25.6%
Held 2nd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share +8.1 points.
7.1%
Held 3rd. 13.7K estimated branded searches, -18% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.
4.
Dolphin5.1%
Held 4th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
3.4%
Held 5th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
6.
Hayward1.5%
Held 6th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -19.4% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
7.
Zodiac0.52%
Held 7th. 1K estimated branded searches, -37.5% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Intex and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Intex
37 comparisons
- Bestway vs Intex
- Bullfrog vs Intex
- Hot Spring vs Intex
- Intex vs Jacuzzi
- Intex vs Little Tikes
- Intex vs Sundance
- Coleman vs Intex
- Intex vs Keter
- Intex vs Waterco
- Intex vs Lay-Z-Spa
- Intex vs Step2
- Intex vs Pentair
- Intex vs Sealy
- Intex vs Pelican Kayaks
- Backyard Discovery vs Intex
- Intex vs KidKraft
- Intex vs Old Town
- Hobie vs Intex
- Intex vs Polaris Pool
- Intex vs Latham Pools
- Intex vs Lifetime
- Intex vs Summer Waves
- Dolphin vs Intex
- Intex vs Perception
- Gorilla Playsets vs Intex
- Intex vs Jandy
- Doughboy vs Intex
- Intex vs Kreepy Krauly
- Intex vs Wilderness Systems
- Intex vs Plum
- Intex vs SoundAsleep
- Gonge vs Intex
- Intex vs TP Toys
- Intex vs Thursday Pools
- Hayward vs Intex
- Eddyline vs Intex
- Intex vs Zodiac
How has branded search demand for Intex changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Intex worldwide held steady at 110K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Intex’s share of searches among pool cleaner brands worldwide decreased from 58.6% to 56.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Intex’s share of searches among pool cleaner brands worldwide peaked at 82.3% in June 2026 and was lowest at 56.8% in September 2026.
How did search popularity change for pool cleaner brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Pentair gained share of searches among pool cleaner brands worldwide, from 17.4% to 25.6%.
In September 2026, Polaris Pool gained share of searches among pool cleaner brands worldwide, from 4.8% to 7.1%.
In September 2026, Dolphin gained share of searches among pool cleaner brands worldwide, from 3.5% to 5.1%.
In September 2026, Kreepy Krauly gained share of searches among pool cleaner brands worldwide, from 1.9% to 3.4%.
In September 2026, Intex lost share of searches among pool cleaner brands worldwide, from 70.9% to 56.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Zodiac worldwide fell 23.1% over 12 measured months, from 1.3K to 1K in September 2026.
How are Intex’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Intex’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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Where does Intex compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot tub brands | 4th of 6 | 5.9% | Show ranking |
| Sand filter brands | 3rd of 7 | 8.9% | Show ranking |
| Kids play equipment brands | 3rd of 12 | 17% | Show ranking |
| Swimming pool brands | 3rd of 8 | 19.3% | Show ranking |
| Air mattress brands | 3rd of 5 | 20.7% | Show ranking |
| Pool filter brands | 2nd of 6 | 31.8% | Show ranking |
| Pool cleaner brands | 1st of 7 | 56.8% | Shown above |
| Kayak brands | 1st of 7 | 61.4% | Show ranking |
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