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Bestway vs Jandy:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Bestway had more branded searches than Jandy among pool filter brands worldwide. Bestway had about 165,000 branded searches, while Jandy had 8,100. Bestway made up 47.8% of all pool filter brand searches we track, and Jandy accounted for 2.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pool filter brands, Jandy appeared in three of the five answers and Bestway in none.

Among pool filter brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Bestway, about 20 searches for every 1 for Jandy

Bestway 165K searchesJandy 8.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Jandy, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Bestway in 0

Jandy in 3 of 5Bestway in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Jandy, the only one of the two named

Jandy first in 3Bestway never named

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Top pool filter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Jandy was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Bestway did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Pentair1st
  2. Hayward2nd
  3. Jandy3rd
  4. Bestway–
  5. Intex–
  6. Summer Waves–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Pentair3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Jandy3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Hayward3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Bestway0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Intex0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Summer Waves0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which pool filter brand should I buy?”

    1. 1Pentair
    2. 2Hayward
    3. 3Jandy
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best pool filter brands?”

    1. 1Pentair
    2. 2Hayward
    3. 3Jandy
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best pool filter brand for clear pool water?”

    1. 1Pentair
    2. 2Hayward
    3. 3Jandy
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “sand pool filter”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “above ground pool filter”

      Not named in any answer:

      Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

      Is Bestway or Jandy more popular in search?

      This chart shows how often people search Google for Bestway and Jandy by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six pool filter brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

      Bestway and Jandy among pool filter brands worldwide, by month

      Share of searches by month for Bestway, Jandy. The figures are in the table below the chart.

      View monthly share of searches table
      MonthBestwayIntexPentairSummer WavesJandyHayward
      Oct 202543.6%35.6%16%1.7%2.1%0.94%
      Nov 202544%35.9%16.1%1.4%1.8%0.78%
      Dec 202555.2%30.2%11.1%1.2%1.8%0.52%
      Jan 202648.6%32.4%14.6%1.7%1.9%0.85%
      Feb 202643.6%35.6%16%2.3%1.7%0.78%
      Mar 202642.7%34.9%15.7%3.5%2.1%1.1%
      Apr 202636%43.9%13.2%4.2%1.8%0.96%
      May 202638%46.5%7.6%6%1%0.83%
      Jun 202639.4%48.1%5.3%5.9%0.71%0.58%
      Jul 202642.2%42.2%6.9%7.1%0.93%0.62%
      Aug 202641.6%41.6%10.2%4.5%1.4%0.61%
      Sep 202647.8%31.8%14.3%2.9%2.3%0.84%

      How has the Bestway and Jandy comparison changed over the last 12 months?

      3 findings
      • Bestway was ahead of Jandy in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
      • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bestway’s share of searches among pool filter brands worldwide moved from 43.6% to 47.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 135K to 165K.
      • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Jandy’s share of searches among pool filter brands worldwide moved from 2.1% to 2.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 8.1K.

      How did search popularity change for pool filter brands worldwide in September 2026?

      2 changes
      1. In September 2026, Bestway gained share of searches among pool filter brands worldwide, from 41.6% to 47.8%.

      2. In September 2026, Jandy gained share of searches among pool filter brands worldwide, from 1.4% to 2.3%.

      How are branded searches counted?

      2 search terms

      Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bestway’s and Jandy’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.

      Bestway

      1 branded search term

      • bestway

      Jandy

      1 branded search term

      • jandy

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