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LG vs Whirlpool:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, LG had more branded searches than Whirlpool among laundry appliance brands worldwide. LG had about 386,000 branded searches, while Whirlpool had 234,000. LG made up 20.7% of all laundry appliance brand searches we track, and Whirlpool accounted for 12.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about laundry appliance brands, LG appeared in all five answers and Whirlpool in four. LG was mentioned before Whirlpool in every answer.

Among laundry appliance brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

LG, about 65% more searches than Whirlpool

LG 386K searchesWhirlpool 234K searches

Who does AI mention more?

LG, mentioned in every answer we collected

LG in 5 of 5Whirlpool in 4 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

LG, named ahead of Whirlpool in every answer

LG first in 4Whirlpool never first

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Top laundry appliance brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, LG appeared in all five answers. Whirlpool was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. LG was listed before Whirlpool in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. LG1st
  2. Speed Queen2nd
  3. GE Appliances3rd
  4. Whirlpool4th
  5. Samsung5th
  6. Haier–
  7. Bosch–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • LG5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Whirlpool4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Speed Queen3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • GE Appliances3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Samsung2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Haier0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Bosch0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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.

Is LG or Whirlpool more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for LG and Whirlpool by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven laundry appliance brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

LG and Whirlpool among laundry appliance brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for LG, Whirlpool. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthHaierLGSamsungWhirlpoolBoschSpeed QueenGE Appliances
Oct 202525.8%20.8%19.9%12.5%9.1%5.9%5.9%
Nov 202527%19.1%20.8%11.9%8.3%6.5%6.5%
Dec 202530.8%18.2%18.5%13.1%8%6.3%5.1%
Jan 202626.5%21.4%18%12.8%7.8%7.5%6.1%
Feb 202624.8%24.5%19.5%11.2%7.3%7%5.7%
Mar 202625.8%26.4%17.3%11.3%7.9%6.2%5.1%
Apr 202631.8%18.8%16.9%11.1%8.2%7.9%5.3%
May 202632.7%19.3%17.4%10%8.5%6.7%5.4%
Jun 202632.7%19.3%17.4%10%8.4%6.7%5.4%
Jul 202628.3%19.8%19.1%11.8%8.6%6.8%5.6%
Aug 202622.8%22.5%20.1%11.8%9.8%7.9%5.2%
Sep 202625.6%20.7%18.9%12.5%9.1%7.2%5.9%

How has the LG and Whirlpool comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • LG was ahead of Whirlpool in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LG’s share of searches among laundry appliance brands worldwide moved from 20.8% to 20.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 472K to 386K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Whirlpool’s share of searches among laundry appliance brands worldwide held steady at 12.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 283K to 234K.

How did search popularity change for laundry appliance brands worldwide in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Whirlpool gained share of searches among laundry appliance brands worldwide, from 11.8% to 12.5%.

  2. In September 2026, LG lost share of searches among laundry appliance brands worldwide, from 22.5% to 20.7%.

How are branded searches counted?

5 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using LG’s and Whirlpool’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

LG

2 branded search terms

  • lg com
  • lg washing machine

Whirlpool

3 branded search terms

  • washing machine whirlpool
  • whirlpool washer
  • whirlpool washing machine

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