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First Co. vs Panasonic:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Panasonic had more branded searches than First Co. among fan coil brands worldwide. Panasonic had about 944,000 branded searches, while First Co. had 480. Panasonic made up 22% of all fan coil brand searches we track, and First Co. accounted for 0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about fan coil brands, First Co. appeared in two of the four answers and Panasonic in none.

Among fan coil brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Panasonic, about 1967 searches for every 1 for First Co.

Panasonic 944K searchesFirst Co. 480 searches

Who does AI mention more?

First Co., mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Panasonic in 0

First Co. in 2 of 4Panasonic in 0 of 4

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Top fan coil brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, First Co. was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Panasonic did not appear in any of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Daikin1st
  2. Trane2nd
  3. First Co.3rd
  4. Mitsubishi–
  5. Panasonic–
  6. Midea–
  7. LG–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Daikin2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Trane2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • First Co.2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Mitsubishi0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Panasonic0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Midea0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • LG0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which fan coil brand should I buy?”

    1. 1Daikin
    2. 2Trane
    3. 3First Co.

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best fan coil brands?”

    1. 1Daikin
    2. 2Trane

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best fan coil brand for a heating system?”

    1. 1First Co.

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “commercial hvac”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “hydronic fan coil”

    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 20, 2026.

    Is First Co. or Panasonic more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for First Co. and Panasonic by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven fan coil brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

    First Co. and Panasonic among fan coil brands worldwide, by month

    Share of searches by month for Panasonic, First Co.. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthMitsubishiPanasonicMideaDaikinTraneLGFirst Co.
    Oct 202558.1%20.1%9.5%9.5%2.3%0.47%0.01%
    Nov 202559.4%20.3%9.8%8%2%0.59%<0.01%
    Dec 202553.5%22.4%10.7%10.7%2.2%0.53%<0.01%
    Jan 202658.1%20.1%9.5%9.5%2.3%0.47%<0.01%
    Feb 202658.3%23.6%7.8%7.8%1.9%0.47%0.01%
    Mar 202655.9%21%9.2%11.2%2.2%0.45%0.01%
    Apr 202653.4%24.6%8.8%10.7%2.1%0.43%0.01%
    May 202652.7%23.6%10.6%10.6%2.1%0.43%0.01%
    Jun 202645.8%20.8%16.8%13.8%2.3%0.45%0.01%
    Jul 202647.5%20.6%17.4%11.7%2.3%0.47%0.02%
    Aug 202655.2%19.5%13.5%9.1%2.2%0.45%0.01%
    Sep 202652.2%22%12.8%10.5%2.1%0.42%0.01%

    How has the First Co. and Panasonic comparison changed over the last 12 months?

    3 findings
    • Panasonic was ahead of First Co. in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, First Co.’s share of searches among fan coil brands worldwide held steady at 0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 480.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Panasonic’s share of searches among fan coil brands worldwide moved from 20.1% to 22%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 947K to 944K.

    How did search popularity change for fan coil brands worldwide in September 2026?

    1 change

    1. In September 2026, Panasonic gained share of searches among fan coil brands worldwide, from 19.5% to 22%.

    How are branded searches counted?

    4 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using First Co.’s and Panasonic’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.

    First Co.

    1 branded search term

    • first co hvac

    Panasonic

    3 branded search terms

    • panasonic
    • panasonic air conditioner
    • panasonic microwave

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