Hayward vs Jandy:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Jandy had more branded searches than Hayward among pool filter brands worldwide. Jandy had about 8,100 branded searches, while Hayward had 2,900. Jandy made up 2.3% of all pool filter brand searches we track, and Hayward accounted for 0.84%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pool filter brands, Hayward and Jandy each appeared in three of the five answers. Hayward was mentioned before Jandy in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Jandy, about 3 searches for every 1 for Hayward
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Hayward, named ahead of Jandy in every answer
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Top pool filter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hayward and Jandy were each mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Hayward was listed before Jandy 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.
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
See every answer about pool filter brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pool filter brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pool filter brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pool filter brand for clear pool water?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sand pool filter”
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 Hayward or Jandy more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hayward 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.
Share of searches by month for Jandy, Hayward. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bestway | Intex | Pentair | Summer Waves | Jandy | Hayward |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.6% | 35.6% | 16% | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.94% |
| Nov 2025 | 44% | 35.9% | 16.1% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.78% |
| Dec 2025 | 55.2% | 30.2% | 11.1% | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.52% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.6% | 32.4% | 14.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.85% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.6% | 35.6% | 16% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.78% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.7% | 34.9% | 15.7% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 36% | 43.9% | 13.2% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 0.96% |
| May 2026 | 38% | 46.5% | 7.6% | 6% | 1% | 0.83% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.4% | 48.1% | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.71% | 0.58% |
| Jul 2026 | 42.2% | 42.2% | 6.9% | 7.1% | 0.93% | 0.62% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.6% | 41.6% | 10.2% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 0.61% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.8% | 31.8% | 14.3% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.84% |
How has the Hayward and Jandy comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Jandy was ahead of Hayward in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hayward’s share of searches among pool filter brands worldwide moved from 0.94% to 0.84%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.9K.
- 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?
1 change
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 Hayward’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.
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