Grohe vs Kohler:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Grohe had more branded searches than Kohler among thermostatic shower brands worldwide. Grohe had about 980 branded searches, while Kohler had 510. Grohe made up 45.4% of all thermostatic shower brand searches we track, and Kohler accounted for 23.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about thermostatic shower brands, Grohe appeared in four of the five answers and Kohler in three. Grohe was mentioned before Kohler in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Grohe, about 92% more searches than Kohler
Who does AI mention more?
Grohe, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Kohler in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Grohe, named ahead of Kohler in 3 of 4 answers
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Top thermostatic shower brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Grohe was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Kohler was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Grohe was listed before Kohler in three out of four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Grohe1st
Hansgrohe2nd
Moen3rd
Kohler4th
Delta Faucet5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Grohe4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Hansgrohe4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Kohler3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Delta Faucet3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Moen3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about thermostatic shower brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which thermostatic shower brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best thermostatic shower brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best thermostatic shower brand for a family bathroom?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“shower valve brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“thermostatic mixer shower”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Grohe or Kohler more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Grohe and Kohler by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five thermostatic shower brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Grohe, Kohler. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Grohe | Kohler | Hansgrohe | Delta Faucet | Moen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.7% | 19.9% | 23.2% | 4.6% | 3.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.6% | 19.3% | 24.4% | 4% | 4.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.7% | 23.8% | 19% | 4.1% | 4.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.7% | 19.3% | 22.7% | 4.3% | 4% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.2% | 17.4% | 24.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.5% | 20% | 20.3% | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.5% | 20.7% | 27.5% | 4% | 4.3% |
| May 2026 | 45.3% | 22.3% | 24.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.4% | 22.2% | 20.1% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.3% | 19.9% | 27.1% | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.9% | 21% | 21% | 4.1% | 5% |
| Sep 2026 | 45.4% | 23.6% | 22.7% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
How has the Grohe and Kohler comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Grohe was ahead of Kohler in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Grohe’s share of searches among thermostatic shower brands worldwide moved from 48.7% to 45.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.5K to 980.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kohler’s share of searches among thermostatic shower brands worldwide moved from 19.9% to 23.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 600 to 510.
How did search popularity change for thermostatic shower brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Kohler overtook Hansgrohe to rank 2nd among thermostatic shower brands worldwide, with 23.6% of the searches.
In September 2026, Grohe lost share of searches among thermostatic shower brands worldwide, from 48.9% to 45.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Grohe’s and Kohler’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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