iTouchless vs Munchkin:Which is more popular?

Name: iTouchless vs Munchkin: Which is searched more?
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In September 2026, iTouchless had more branded searches than Munchkin among trash can brands worldwide. iTouchless had about 590 branded searches, while Munchkin had 110. iTouchless made up 0.18% of all trash can brand searches we track, and Munchkin accounted for 0.03%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about trash can brands, iTouchless appeared in two of the five answers and Munchkin in none.

Among trash can brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

iTouchless, about 5 searches for every 1 for Munchkin

iTouchless 590 searchesMunchkin 110 searches

Who does AI mention more?

iTouchless, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Munchkin in 0

iTouchless in 2 of 5Munchkin in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

iTouchless, the only one of the two named

iTouchless first in 2Munchkin never named

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Top trash can brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, iTouchless was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Munchkin did not appear in any of the five 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.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Google	Answers that named it
Simplehuman	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	5 of 5
Rubbermaid	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
Brabantia	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	2 of 5
iTouchless	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	2 of 5
Joseph Joseph	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5
Munchkin	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5

Simplehuman5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Rubbermaid3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Brabantia2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
iTouchless2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Joseph Joseph0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Munchkin0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Asked ChatGPT
“Which trash can brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best trash can brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best trash can brand for a kitchen?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kitchen trash can”
1. 1Simplehuman
Searched Google, AI Overview
“stainless steel trash can”
1. 1Simplehuman

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 iTouchless or Munchkin more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for iTouchless and Munchkin by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six trash can brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

iTouchless and Munchkin among trash can brands worldwide, by month

Month	Brabantia	Joseph Joseph	Rubbermaid	Simplehuman	iTouchless	Munchkin
Oct 2025	26.9%	40.2%	18%	14.7%	0.18%	0.03%
Nov 2025	27.7%	41.6%	15.2%	15.2%	0.18%	0.03%
Dec 2025	23.1%	42.2%	15.5%	18.9%	0.23%	0.02%
Jan 2026	26.8%	40.2%	14.7%	18%	0.21%	0.03%
Feb 2026	30.9%	38%	13.9%	17%	0.17%	0.03%
Mar 2026	34.5%	34.5%	15.4%	15.4%	0.18%	0.04%
Apr 2026	30%	36.8%	16.5%	16.5%	0.16%	0.02%
May 2026	36.8%	30%	16.5%	16.5%	0.16%	0.02%
Jun 2026	30.1%	36.6%	16.5%	16.5%	0.2%	0.04%
Jul 2026	33.3%	33.3%	15%	18.3%	0.18%	0.03%
Aug 2026	33.3%	33.3%	14.9%	18.3%	0.18%	0.04%
Sep 2026	34.4%	34.4%	15.5%	15.5%	0.18%	0.03%

How has the iTouchless and Munchkin comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

iTouchless was ahead of Munchkin in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, iTouchless’ share of searches among trash can brands worldwide held steady at 0.18%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 590.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Munchkin’s share of searches among trash can brands worldwide held steady at 0.03%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90 to 110.

How did search popularity change for trash can brands worldwide in September 2026?

1 change

Estimated monthly branded searches for Munchkin worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 110 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using iTouchless’ and Munchkin’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.