Kohler vs Moen:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Kohler had more branded searches than Moen among tapware brands worldwide. Kohler had about 368,000 branded searches, while Moen had 110,000. Kohler made up 38.2% of all tapware brand searches we track, and Moen accounted for 11.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tapware brands, Kohler appeared in all five answers and Moen in four. Kohler and Moen were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Kohler, about 3 searches for every 1 for Moen
Who does AI mention more?
Kohler, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top tapware brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Kohler appeared in all five answers. Moen was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Kohler and Moen were each listed first in two of the four answers.
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.
- Kohler5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Delta Faucet5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Moen4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Grohe3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hansgrohe2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Caroma1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Methven1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about tapware brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which tapware brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best tapware brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best tapware brand for a bathroom renovation?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bathroom tapware”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kitchen tapware”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Kohler or Moen more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Kohler and Moen by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven tapware brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Kohler, Moen. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Kohler | Grohe | Hansgrohe | Moen | Delta Faucet | Caroma | Methven |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.8% | 23.3% | 19% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 2.1% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.4% | 23.7% | 19.4% | 10.6% | 8.7% | 2.1% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.7% | 23.2% | 19% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 2.1% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.4% | 22.3% | 22.3% | 10% | 10% | 2% | 0.07% |
| Feb 2026 | 30.4% | 24.8% | 20.3% | 11.1% | 11.1% | 2.2% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.8% | 23.3% | 19% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 2.1% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 37% | 20.2% | 20.2% | 11.1% | 9.1% | 2.2% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 32.3% | 21.6% | 21.6% | 11.8% | 9.7% | 2.9% | 0.08% |
| Jun 2026 | 33.8% | 22.6% | 18.5% | 12.4% | 10.2% | 2.5% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.5% | 21.7% | 21.7% | 11.9% | 9.8% | 2.4% | 0.08% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.2% | 20.9% | 17.1% | 11.4% | 9.4% | 2.8% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.2% | 20.9% | 17.1% | 11.4% | 9.4% | 2.8% | 0.06% |
How has the Kohler and Moen comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Kohler was ahead of Moen in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kohler’s share of searches among tapware brands worldwide moved from 34.8% to 38.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 368K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Moen’s share of searches among tapware brands worldwide moved from 10.4% to 11.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 110K.
How did search popularity change for tapware brands worldwide in September 2026?
0 changes
Neither Kohler nor Moen moved beyond provider rounding among tapware brands in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kohler’s and Moen’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.
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