IQAir vs Winix:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, IQAir had more branded searches than Winix among air purifier brands worldwide. IQAir had about 1.5 million branded searches, while Winix had 18,100. IQAir made up 71.7% of all air purifier brand searches we track, and Winix accounted for 0.86%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about air purifier brands, Winix appeared in three of the five answers and IQAir in one. Winix was mentioned before IQAir in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
IQAir, about 83 searches for every 1 for Winix
Who does AI mention more?
Winix, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, IQAir in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Winix, named ahead of IQAir in 3 of 3 answers
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Top air purifier brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Winix was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. IQAir was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Winix was listed before IQAir in every answer that named either.
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.
Levoit5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Coway4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Blueair3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Winix3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- IQAir1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
AirDoctor0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about air purifier brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which air purifier brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best air purifier brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best air purifier brand for allergy relief?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best air purifier”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“air purifier for allergies”
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 IQAir or Winix more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for IQAir and Winix by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six air purifier brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for IQAir, Winix. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | IQAir | Coway | Levoit | Blueair | Winix | AirDoctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 14.6% | 38.2% | 26.7% | 17% | 2.8% | 0.69% |
| Nov 2025 | 33.2% | 30.2% | 18.8% | 14.6% | 2.4% | 0.89% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.3% | 24% | 19.7% | 11.3% | 2.1% | 0.63% |
| Jan 2026 | 25.7% | 30.8% | 26.4% | 13.8% | 2.8% | 0.46% |
| Feb 2026 | 20.8% | 30.1% | 29.5% | 16.4% | 2.7% | 0.54% |
| Mar 2026 | 16.7% | 34.1% | 28.8% | 16% | 3.9% | 0.54% |
| Apr 2026 | 17.3% | 34.1% | 29.7% | 14.9% | 3.3% | 0.66% |
| May 2026 | 12.1% | 36.6% | 32.2% | 15.1% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 9.5% | 35.3% | 33.4% | 17.7% | 2.6% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.8% | 28.2% | 27.5% | 14.3% | 2.4% | 0.86% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.1% | 24.8% | 23.8% | 11.9% | 1.8% | 0.57% |
| Sep 2026 | 71.7% | 11.8% | 10.2% | 5.3% | 0.86% | 0.23% |
How has the IQAir and Winix comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- IQAir was ahead of Winix in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, IQAir’s share of searches among air purifier brands worldwide moved from 14.6% to 71.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 94.7K to 1.5M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Winix’s share of searches among air purifier brands worldwide moved from 2.8% to 0.86%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 18.1K.
How did search popularity change for air purifier brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, IQAir gained share of searches among air purifier brands worldwide, from 37.1% to 71.7%.
In September 2026, Winix lost share of searches among air purifier brands worldwide, from 1.8% to 0.86%.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using IQAir’s and Winix’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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