DripWorks vs Rachio:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Rachio had more branded searches than DripWorks among watering system brands worldwide. Rachio had about 12,100 branded searches, while DripWorks had 1,300. Rachio made up 4.4% of all watering system brand searches we track, and DripWorks accounted for 0.47%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about watering system brands, DripWorks appeared in four of the five answers and Rachio in two. Rachio was mentioned before DripWorks in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Rachio, about 9 searches for every 1 for DripWorks
Who does AI mention more?
DripWorks, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Rachio in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Rachio, named ahead of DripWorks in 2 of 3 answers
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Top watering system brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, DripWorks was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Rachio was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Rachio was listed before DripWorks in two out of three 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.
- 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 DripWorks or Rachio more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for DripWorks and Rachio 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 Rachio, DripWorks. 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 DripWorks and Rachio comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Rachio was ahead of DripWorks in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DripWorks’ share of searches among watering system brands worldwide moved from 0.41% to 0.47%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rachio’s share of searches among watering system brands worldwide moved from 6% to 4.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 12.1K.
How did search popularity change for watering system brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DripWorks’ and Rachio’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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