How popular isRain Bird?
In September 2026, people searched for Rain Bird by name about 33,100 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 11.9% of all global watering system brand searches, placing Rain Bird second out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about watering system brands, Rain Bird appeared in three of the five answers and was the most recommended of the seven.
Rain Bird is the second most searched of 7 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
GardenaShare of searches 72.3%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Rain BirdShare of searches 11.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
NetafimShare of searches 9.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
RachioShare of searches 4.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Orbit World TravelShare of searches 1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top watering system brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Rain Bird was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Rain Bird is the most recommended of the seven.
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.
- DripWorks4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Rain Bird3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Orbit World Travel3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Rachio2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Gardena1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Netafim0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Holman0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about watering system brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which watering system brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best watering system brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best watering system brand for a garden?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“drip irrigation system”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“garden watering system”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which watering system brands compete with Rain Bird?
Share of searches by month for Gardena, Rain Bird, Netafim, Rachio. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Gardena | Rain Bird | Netafim | Rachio | Orbit World Travel | DripWorks | Holman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 67.4% | 13.5% | 11.1% | 6% | 1.3% | 0.41% | 0.24% |
| Nov 2025 | 70.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 0.38% | 0.25% |
| Dec 2025 | 70.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 0.38% | 0.38% |
| Jan 2026 | 68.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 0.51% | 0.37% |
| Feb 2026 | 72.7% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 0.57% | 0.21% |
| Mar 2026 | 76.1% | 10.2% | 8.4% | 3.7% | 0.73% | 0.73% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 76.5% | 12.6% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 0.58% | 0.91% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 77.4% | 12.7% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 0.47% | 0.93% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 74.9% | 12.3% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 0.57% | 0.9% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 75% | 12.3% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 0.78% | 0.6% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 71.9% | 14.5% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 0.84% | 0.47% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 72.3% | 11.9% | 9.7% | 4.4% | 1% | 0.47% | 0.21% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 72.3% | 201K | -18.3% | +0.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 11.9% | 33.1K | -33.1% | -2.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.7% | 27.1K | 0% | +1.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.4% | 12.1K | -18.2% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1% | 2.8K | -3.1% | +0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.47% | 1.3K | -18.8% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.21% | 590 | +84.4% | +0.1 points |
1.
Gardena72.3%
Held 1st. 201K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
11.9%
Held 2nd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, -33.1% vs prior month. Share -2.6 points.
3.
Netafim9.7%
Held 3rd. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
4.
Rachio4.4%
Held 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Held 5th. 2.8K estimated branded searches, -3.1% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
0.47%
Held 6th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Holman0.21%
Held 7th. 590 estimated branded searches, +84.4% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Rain Bird and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Rain Bird
16 comparisons
- Gardena vs Rain Bird
- Netafim vs Rain Bird
- Hozelock vs Rain Bird
- Rachio vs Rain Bird
- Orbit vs Rain Bird
- K-Rain vs Rain Bird
- Claber vs Rain Bird
- Melnor vs Rain Bird
- Nylex vs Rain Bird
- Orbit World Travel vs Rain Bird
- Dramm vs Rain Bird
- DripWorks vs Rain Bird
- Nelson vs Rain Bird
- Rain Bird vs Toro
- Holman vs Rain Bird
- Pope vs Rain Bird
How has branded search demand for Rain Bird changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Rain Bird worldwide held steady at 33.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rain Bird’s share of searches among watering system brands worldwide decreased from 13.5% to 11.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rain Bird’s share of searches among watering system brands worldwide peaked at 14.5% in August 2026 and was lowest at 9.8% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for watering system brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Netafim gained share of searches among watering system brands worldwide, from 7.9% to 9.7%.
In September 2026, Rain Bird lost share of searches among watering system brands worldwide, from 14.5% to 11.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for DripWorks worldwide rose 30% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 1.3K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Gardena worldwide rose 21.8% over 12 measured months, from 165K to 201K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Rachio worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 14.8K to 12.1K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Orbit World Travel worldwide fell 15.2% over 12 measured months, from 3.3K to 2.8K in September 2026.
How are Rain Bird’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Rain Bird’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 Rain Bird compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watering system brands | 2nd of 7 | 11.9% | Shown above |
| Garden watering brands | 2nd of 8 | 12.2% | Show ranking |
| Sprinkler timer brands | 2nd of 5 | 12.7% | Show ranking |
| Sprinklers | 2nd of 5 | 12.9% | Show ranking |
| Soaker hose brands | 2nd of 4 | 12.9% | Show ranking |
| Irrigation brands | 1st of 5 | 40.8% | Show ranking |
| Sprinkler heads brands | 1st of 3 | 75.7% | Show ranking |
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