How popular isSoftPro?
In September 2026, people searched for SoftPro by name about 170 times worldwide, a 34.6% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.05% of all global iron filter brand searches, placing SoftPro sixth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about iron filter brands, SoftPro appeared in four of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the six.
SoftPro is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
CulliganShare of searches 72.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
PentairShare of searches 14.6%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
iSpringShare of searches 9.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
US Water SystemsShare of searches 1.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
SoftProShare of searches 0.05%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top iron filter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SoftPro was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. SoftPro is the second most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
SpringWell1st
SoftPro2nd
iSpring3rd
US Water Systems4th
Pentair5th
Culligan–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
SpringWell5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
SoftPro4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
iSpring3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
US Water Systems3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pentair1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Culligan0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about iron filter brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which iron filter brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best iron filter brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best iron filter brand for well water treatment?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“water iron filter”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“well water filter”
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 iron filter brands compete with SoftPro?
Share of searches by month for Culligan, Pentair, iSpring, SoftPro. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Culligan | Pentair | iSpring | US Water Systems | SpringWell | SoftPro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 62.3% | 18.7% | 15.3% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 62.3% | 18.7% | 15.3% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.08% |
| Dec 2025 | 62% | 18.6% | 15.2% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 68.6% | 16.9% | 11.3% | 2.3% | 0.82% | 0.13% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.2% | 19.3% | 12.9% | 2.6% | 0.93% | 0.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.1% | 19.3% | 12.9% | 2.6% | 0.93% | 0.12% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.2% | 19.3% | 12.9% | 2.6% | 0.93% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 65.9% | 19.8% | 10.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.09% |
| Jun 2026 | 64.5% | 19.4% | 13% | 2.1% | 0.93% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 66% | 19.9% | 10.9% | 2.2% | 0.95% | 0.11% |
| Aug 2026 | 67.1% | 20.2% | 9% | 2.7% | 0.97% | 0.06% |
| Sep 2026 | 72.6% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.05% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 72.6% | 246K | +22.4% | +5.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 14.6% | 49.5K | -18.2% | -5.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.8% | 33.1K | +22.1% | +0.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.9% | 6.6K | -18.5% | -0.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.1% | 3.6K | +24.1% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.05% | 170 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Culligan72.6%
Held 1st. 246K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +5.5 points.
2.
Pentair14.6%
Held 2nd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -5.6 points.
3.
iSpring9.8%
Held 3rd. 33.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
1.9%
Held 4th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
1.1%
Held 5th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, +24.1% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.
SoftPro0.05%
Held 6th. 170 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between SoftPro and its closest rivals
Every comparison with SoftPro
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for SoftPro changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for SoftPro worldwide fell from 260 to 170.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SoftPro’s share of searches among iron filter brands worldwide held steady, from 0.1% to 0.05%.
How did search popularity change for iron filter brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Culligan gained share of searches among iron filter brands worldwide, from 67.1% to 72.6%.

In September 2026, iSpring gained share of searches among iron filter brands worldwide, from 9% to 9.8%.

In September 2026, Pentair lost share of searches among iron filter brands worldwide, from 20.2% to 14.6%.

In September 2026, US Water Systems lost share of searches among iron filter brands worldwide, from 2.7% to 1.9%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for SpringWell worldwide rose 24.1% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 3.6K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for SoftPro worldwide fell 34.6% over 12 measured months, from 260 to 170 in September 2026.
How are SoftPro’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using SoftPro’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.
- softpro water softener
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