How popular isWinix?
In September 2026, people searched for Winix by name about 18,100 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 0.86% of all global air purifier brand searches, placing Winix fifth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about air purifier brands, Winix appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.
Winix is the fifth most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
IQAirShare of searches 71.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
CowayShare of searches 11.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
LevoitShare of searches 10.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
BlueairShare of searches 5.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
WinixShare of searches 0.86%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top air purifier brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Winix was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Winix 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.
Levoit5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Coway4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Blueair3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Winix3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
IQAir1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
AirDoctor0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about air purifier brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which air purifier brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best air purifier brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best air purifier brand for allergy relief?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best air purifier”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“air purifier for allergies”
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 20, 2026.
Which air purifier brands compete with Winix?
Share of searches by month for IQAir, Coway, Levoit, Blueair, Winix. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | IQAir | Coway | Levoit | Blueair | Winix | AirDoctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 14.6% | 38.2% | 26.7% | 17% | 2.8% | 0.69% |
| Nov 2025 | 33.2% | 30.2% | 18.8% | 14.6% | 2.4% | 0.89% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.3% | 24% | 19.7% | 11.3% | 2.1% | 0.63% |
| Jan 2026 | 25.7% | 30.8% | 26.4% | 13.8% | 2.8% | 0.46% |
| Feb 2026 | 20.8% | 30.1% | 29.5% | 16.4% | 2.7% | 0.54% |
| Mar 2026 | 16.7% | 34.1% | 28.8% | 16% | 3.9% | 0.54% |
| Apr 2026 | 17.3% | 34.1% | 29.7% | 14.9% | 3.3% | 0.66% |
| May 2026 | 12.1% | 36.6% | 32.2% | 15.1% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 9.5% | 35.3% | 33.4% | 17.7% | 2.6% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.8% | 28.2% | 27.5% | 14.3% | 2.4% | 0.86% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.1% | 24.8% | 23.8% | 11.9% | 1.8% | 0.57% |
| Sep 2026 | 71.7% | 11.8% | 10.2% | 5.3% | 0.86% | 0.23% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 71.7% | 1.5M | +298.5% | +34.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 11.8% | 248K | -1.9% | -13 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10.2% | 213K | -12% | -13.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.3% | 110K | -9.1% | -6.7 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.86% | 18.1K | 0% | -0.9 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.23% | 4.9K | -15.9% | -0.3 points |
1.
IQAir71.7%
Held 1st. 1.5M estimated branded searches, +298.5% vs prior month. Share +34.6 points.
2.
Coway11.8%
Held 2nd. 248K estimated branded searches, -1.9% vs prior month. Share -13 points.
3.
Levoit10.2%
Held 3rd. 213K estimated branded searches, -12% vs prior month. Share -13.6 points.
4.
Blueair5.3%
Held 4th. 110K estimated branded searches, -9.1% vs prior month. Share -6.7 points.
5.
Winix0.86%
Held 5th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
0.23%
Held 6th. 4.9K estimated branded searches, -15.9% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
Compare popularity between Winix and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Winix
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How has branded search demand for Winix changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Winix worldwide held steady at 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Winix’s share of searches among air purifier brands worldwide decreased from 2.8% to 0.86%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Winix’s share of searches among air purifier brands worldwide peaked at 3.9% in March 2026 and was lowest at 0.86% in September 2026.
How did search popularity change for air purifier brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, IQAir gained share of searches among air purifier brands worldwide, from 37.1% to 71.7%.

In September 2026, Levoit lost share of searches among air purifier brands worldwide, from 23.8% to 10.2%.

In September 2026, Coway lost share of searches among air purifier brands worldwide, from 24.8% to 11.8%.

In September 2026, Blueair lost share of searches among air purifier brands worldwide, from 11.9% to 5.3%.

In September 2026, Winix lost share of searches among air purifier brands worldwide, from 1.8% to 0.86%.

AirDoctor’s share of searches among air purifier brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.4% to 0.23% in September 2026.
How are Winix’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Winix’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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