Gardena vs Rain Bird:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Gardena had more branded searches than Rain Bird among watering system brands worldwide. Gardena had about 201,000 branded searches, while Rain Bird had 33,100. Gardena made up 72.3% of all watering system brand searches we track, and Rain Bird accounted for 11.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about watering system brands, Rain Bird appeared in three of the five answers and Gardena in one. Rain Bird was mentioned before Gardena in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Gardena, about 6 searches for every 1 for Rain Bird
Who does AI mention more?
Rain Bird, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Gardena in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Rain Bird, named ahead of Gardena in every answer
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Top watering system brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Rain Bird was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Gardena was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Rain Bird was listed before Gardena in every answer.
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.
- DripWorks4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Rain Bird3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Orbit World Travel3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Rachio2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Gardena1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Netafim0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Holman0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which watering system brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best watering system brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best watering system brand for a garden?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“drip irrigation system”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“garden watering system”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Gardena or Rain Bird more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Gardena and Rain Bird by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven watering system brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Gardena, Rain Bird. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Gardena | Rain Bird | Netafim | Rachio | Orbit World Travel | DripWorks | Holman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 67.4% | 13.5% | 11.1% | 6% | 1.3% | 0.41% | 0.24% |
| Nov 2025 | 70.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 0.38% | 0.25% |
| Dec 2025 | 70.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 0.38% | 0.38% |
| Jan 2026 | 68.6% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 0.51% | 0.37% |
| Feb 2026 | 72.7% | 9.8% | 11.9% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 0.57% | 0.21% |
| Mar 2026 | 76.1% | 10.2% | 8.4% | 3.7% | 0.73% | 0.73% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 76.5% | 12.6% | 5.6% | 3.8% | 0.58% | 0.91% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 77.4% | 12.7% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 0.47% | 0.93% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 74.9% | 12.3% | 6.7% | 4.5% | 0.57% | 0.9% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 75% | 12.3% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 0.78% | 0.6% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 71.9% | 14.5% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 0.84% | 0.47% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 72.3% | 11.9% | 9.7% | 4.4% | 1% | 0.47% | 0.21% |
How has the Gardena and Rain Bird comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Gardena was ahead of Rain Bird in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gardena’s share of searches among watering system brands worldwide moved from 67.4% to 72.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 201K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rain Bird’s share of searches among watering system brands worldwide moved from 13.5% to 11.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 33.1K.
How did search popularity change for watering system brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Rain Bird lost share of searches among watering system brands worldwide, from 14.5% to 11.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Gardena worldwide rose 21.8% over 12 measured months, from 165K to 201K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Gardena’s and Rain Bird’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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