HTH vs Poolife:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, HTH had more branded searches than Poolife among pool chemical brands worldwide. HTH had about 320 branded searches, while Poolife had 260. HTH made up 0.68% of all pool chemical brand searches we track, and Poolife accounted for 0.56%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pool chemical brands, HTH appeared in three of the five answers and Poolife in two. HTH was mentioned before Poolife in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
HTH, about 23% more searches than Poolife
Who does AI mention more?
HTH, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Poolife in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
HTH, named ahead of Poolife in 2 of 3 answers
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Top pool chemical brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, HTH was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Poolife was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. HTH was listed before Poolife 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.
- HTH3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Clorox Pool&Spa3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- HASA2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Poolife2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Swimfree0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hy-Clor0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Zodiac0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
BioGuard0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about pool chemical brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pool chemical brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pool chemical brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pool chemical brand for a backyard pool?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“swimming pool chemicals”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pool shock treatment”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is HTH or Poolife more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for HTH and Poolife by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight pool chemical brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for HTH, Poolife. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | HASA | Swimfree | Hy-Clor | Zodiac | HTH | Poolife | BioGuard | Clorox Pool&Spa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 87.9% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 0.46% | 0.46% | 0.3% | 0.09% |
| Nov 2025 | 85.7% | 6.1% | 4% | 2.8% | 0.55% | 0.44% | 0.36% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 86.8% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 0.46% | 0.09% |
| Jan 2026 | 86.4% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 0.45% | 0.37% | 0.45% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 85% | 7.6% | 4% | 2.1% | 0.55% | 0.36% | 0.36% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 88.2% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.47% | 0.47% | 0.2% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 85.6% | 7.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.67% | 0.67% | 0.29% | 0.09% |
| May 2026 | 83.7% | 9.1% | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1% | 0.81% | 0.35% | 0.15% |
| Jun 2026 | 77.4% | 12.6% | 1.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.27% |
| Jul 2026 | 79.8% | 13.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 0.77% | 0.23% | 0.27% |
| Aug 2026 | 84.2% | 9.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.66% | 0.66% | 0.15% | 0.19% |
| Sep 2026 | 86.5% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 0.68% | 0.56% | 0.36% | 0.15% |
How has the HTH and Poolife comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- HTH was ahead of Poolife in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HTH’s share of searches among pool chemical brands worldwide moved from 0.46% to 0.68%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 260 to 320.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Poolife’s share of searches among pool chemical brands worldwide moved from 0.46% to 0.56%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 260.
How did search popularity change for pool chemical brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Poolife’s share of searches among pool chemical brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.1% to 0.56% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for HTH worldwide rose 23.1% over 12 measured months, from 260 to 320 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using HTH’s and Poolife’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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