Carrier vs Fujitsu:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Carrier had more branded searches than Fujitsu among air conditioner brands worldwide. Carrier had about 60,500 branded searches, while Fujitsu had 17,700. Carrier made up 2.7% of all air conditioner brand searches we track, and Fujitsu accounted for 0.78%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about air conditioner brands, Carrier appeared in three of the five answers and Fujitsu in none.
Who do people search for more?
Carrier, about 3 searches for every 1 for Fujitsu
Who does AI mention more?
Carrier, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Fujitsu in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Carrier, the only one of the two named
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Top air conditioner brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Carrier was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Fujitsu 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
LG4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Midea3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Trane3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Carrier3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Daikin2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Mitsubishi Electric2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Panasonic0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Fujitsu0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which air conditioner brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best air conditioner brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best air conditioner brand for a small room?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“portable air conditioner”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best air conditioner”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is Carrier or Fujitsu more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Carrier and Fujitsu by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight air conditioner brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Carrier, Fujitsu. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Panasonic | Midea | Daikin | Mitsubishi Electric | Trane | Carrier | LG | Fujitsu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.9% | 20.4% | 20.4% | 5% | 5% | 2.2% | 3.3% | 0.83% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.9% | 21.6% | 17.6% | 5.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% | 1% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.7% | 21% | 21% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1% |
| Jan 2026 | 43% | 20.5% | 20.5% | 5% | 5% | 1.8% | 3.3% | 0.99% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.8% | 16.8% | 16.8% | 5% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.69% |
| Mar 2026 | 40.9% | 17.9% | 21.8% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 0.62% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.3% | 16.1% | 19.7% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 0.59% |
| May 2026 | 42.9% | 19.2% | 19.2% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 7% | 2.2% | 0.82% |
| Jun 2026 | 33.7% | 27.3% | 22.3% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.9% | 29.5% | 19.7% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 0.99% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.1% | 27.1% | 18.1% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 0.77% |
| Sep 2026 | 41.4% | 24.1% | 19.7% | 4.8% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.6% | 0.78% |
How has the Carrier and Fujitsu comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Carrier was ahead of Fujitsu in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Carrier’s share of searches among air conditioner brands worldwide moved from 2.2% to 2.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 49.5K to 60.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fujitsu’s share of searches among air conditioner brands worldwide moved from 0.83% to 0.78%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.4K to 17.7K.
How did search popularity change for air conditioner brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Carrier lost share of searches among air conditioner brands worldwide, from 3.6% to 2.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Carrier’s and Fujitsu’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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