Orbit vs Rain Bird:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Rain Bird had more branded searches than Orbit among watering system brands worldwide. Rain Bird had about 33,100 branded searches, while Orbit had 20,600. Rain Bird made up 11.2% of all watering system brand searches we track, and Orbit accounted for 7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about watering system brands, Orbit and Rain Bird each appeared in three of the five answers. Rain Bird was mentioned before Orbit in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Rain Bird, about 61% more searches than Orbit
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Rain Bird, named ahead of Orbit 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, Orbit and Rain Bird were each mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Rain Bird was listed before Orbit 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
Orbit3 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 Orbit or Rain Bird more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Orbit 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 Rain Bird, Orbit. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Gardena | Rain Bird | Netafim | Orbit | Rachio | DripWorks | Holman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 63.9% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 6.4% | 5.7% | 0.39% | 0.23% |
| Nov 2025 | 68.8% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.37% | 0.25% |
| Dec 2025 | 68.5% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.37% | 0.37% |
| Jan 2026 | 66.8% | 11% | 13.4% | 4% | 4% | 0.49% | 0.36% |
| Feb 2026 | 70.8% | 9.5% | 11.6% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 0.56% | 0.21% |
| Mar 2026 | 72.6% | 9.8% | 8% | 5.3% | 3.6% | 0.7% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 71.9% | 11.8% | 5.3% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 0.86% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 72% | 11.8% | 4.3% | 7.4% | 3.5% | 0.86% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 69.9% | 11.5% | 6.3% | 7.2% | 4.2% | 0.84% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 69.2% | 11.4% | 6.2% | 8.4% | 4.2% | 0.55% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 67% | 13.5% | 7.4% | 7.6% | 4% | 0.44% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 68% | 11.2% | 9.2% | 7% | 4.1% | 0.44% | 0.2% |
How has the Orbit and Rain Bird comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Rain Bird was ahead of Orbit in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Orbit’s share of searches among watering system brands worldwide moved from 6.4% to 7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 16.5K to 20.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rain Bird’s share of searches among watering system brands worldwide moved from 12.8% to 11.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 33.1K.
How did search popularity change for watering system brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Netafim overtook Orbit to rank 3rd among watering system brands worldwide, with 9.2% of the searches.
In September 2026, Rain Bird lost share of searches among watering system brands worldwide, from 13.5% to 11.2%.
In September 2026, Orbit lost share of searches among watering system brands worldwide, from 7.6% to 7%.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Orbit’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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