Kohler vs Moen:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Kohler had more branded searches than Moen among thermostatic shower brands worldwide. Kohler had about 368,000 branded searches, while Moen had 110,000. Kohler made up 39.4% of all thermostatic shower brand searches we track, and Moen accounted for 11.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about thermostatic shower brands, Kohler and Moen each appeared in three of the five answers. 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?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 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, Kohler and Moen were each mentioned in three out of five: in two of the 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.
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
- Moen3 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
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 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 five thermostatic shower 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 35.6% | 23.8% | 19.4% | 10.6% | 10.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 36.2% | 24.2% | 19.8% | 10.8% | 8.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.5% | 23.7% | 19.5% | 10.7% | 10.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 34.1% | 22.8% | 22.8% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.1% | 25.4% | 20.8% | 11.4% | 11.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.6% | 23.8% | 19.4% | 10.6% | 10.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.9% | 20.7% | 20.7% | 11.3% | 9.3% |
| May 2026 | 33.3% | 22.2% | 22.2% | 12.2% | 10% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.7% | 23.2% | 19% | 12.7% | 10.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.3% | 22.2% | 22.2% | 12.2% | 10% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.4% | 21.5% | 17.7% | 11.8% | 9.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.4% | 21.5% | 17.7% | 11.8% | 9.7% |
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 thermostatic shower brands worldwide moved from 35.6% to 39.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 368K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Moen’s share of searches among thermostatic shower brands worldwide moved from 10.6% to 11.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 110K.
How did search popularity change for thermostatic shower brands worldwide in September 2026?
0 changes
Neither Kohler nor Moen moved beyond provider rounding among thermostatic shower 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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