How popular isNoritz?
In September 2026, people searched for Noritz by name about 5,400 times worldwide, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 6.8% of all global tankless water heater brand searches, placing Noritz third out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tankless water heater brands, Noritz appeared in one of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.
Noritz is the third most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
NavienShare of searches 72.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
RheemShare of searches 15.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
NoritzShare of searches 6.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
TakagiShare of searches 2.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
RinnaiShare of searches 2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top tankless water heater brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Noritz was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Noritz is the fourth most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Navien3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Rheem3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Rinnai3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Noritz1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Takagi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
EcoSmart0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about tankless water heater brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best tankless water heater?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which tankless water heater brand is most reliable?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Should I get a gas or electric tankless water heater?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tankless water heater”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best tankless water heater”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.
Which tankless water heater brands compete with Noritz?
Share of searches by month for Navien, Rheem, Noritz, Takagi, Rinnai. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Navien | Rheem | Noritz | Takagi | Rinnai | EcoSmart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 68.8% | 20.5% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.54% |
| Nov 2025 | 71.1% | 17.4% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.84% |
| Dec 2025 | 64.1% | 23.4% | 7% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 0.76% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.4% | 24.9% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.54% |
| Feb 2026 | 68.7% | 20.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.36% |
| Mar 2026 | 67.4% | 22.6% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.49% |
| Apr 2026 | 58.6% | 31.8% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.57% |
| May 2026 | 53.7% | 35.7% | 5.8% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.52% |
| Jun 2026 | 67.4% | 20% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.53% |
| Jul 2026 | 67.2% | 21.3% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.46% |
| Aug 2026 | 67.2% | 20% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 72.9% | 15.3% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 2% | 0.61% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 72.9% | 57.7K | +15.9% | +5.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 15.3% | 12.1K | -18.2% | -4.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.8% | 5.4K | 0% | -0.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.4% | 1.9K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2% | 1.6K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.61% | 480 | -18.6% | -0.2 points |
1.
Navien72.9%
Held 1st. 57.7K estimated branded searches, +15.9% vs prior month. Share +5.7 points.
2.
Rheem15.3%
Held 2nd. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -4.7 points.
3.
Noritz6.8%
Held 3rd. 5.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
4.
Takagi2.4%
Held 4th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
5.
Rinnai2%
Held 5th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.
EcoSmart0.61%
Held 6th. 480 estimated branded searches, -18.6% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
Rheem and Rinnai sell other things too, so only their searches that name this product count here, like “rheem tankless”.
Compare popularity between Noritz and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Noritz
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Noritz changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Noritz worldwide fell from 6.6K to 5.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Noritz’s share of searches among tankless water heater brands worldwide increased from 6.1% to 6.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Noritz’s share of searches among tankless water heater brands worldwide peaked at 7.3% in June 2026 and was lowest at 5.2% in April 2026.
How did search popularity change for tankless water heater brands worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Navien gained share of searches among tankless water heater brands worldwide, from 67.2% to 72.9%.

In September 2026, Rheem lost share of searches among tankless water heater brands worldwide, from 20% to 15.3%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Takagi worldwide fell 34.5% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 1.9K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for EcoSmart worldwide fell 18.6% over 12 measured months, from 590 to 480 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Noritz worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 5.4K in September 2026.
How are Noritz’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Noritz’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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