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Jandy vs Pentair:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Pentair had more branded searches than Jandy among pool filter brands worldwide. Pentair had about 49,500 branded searches, while Jandy had 8,100. Pentair made up 14.3% of all pool filter brand searches we track, and Jandy accounted for 2.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pool filter brands, Jandy and Pentair each appeared in three of the five answers. Pentair was mentioned before Jandy in every answer.

Among pool filter brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Pentair, about 6 searches for every 1 for Jandy

Pentair 49.5K searchesJandy 8.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.

Jandy in 3 of 5Pentair in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Pentair, named ahead of Jandy in every answer

Pentair first in 3Jandy never first

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Top pool filter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Jandy and Pentair were each mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Pentair was listed before Jandy in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Pentair1st
  2. Hayward2nd
  3. Jandy3rd
  4. Bestway–
  5. Intex–
  6. Summer Waves–

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

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5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which pool filter brand should I buy?”

    1. 1Pentair
    2. 2Hayward
    3. 3Jandy
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best pool filter brands?”

    1. 1Pentair
    2. 2Hayward
    3. 3Jandy
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best pool filter brand for clear pool water?”

    1. 1Pentair
    2. 2Hayward
    3. 3Jandy
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “sand pool filter”

    1. 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 Jandy or Pentair more popular in search?

      This chart shows how often people search Google for Jandy and Pentair 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.

      Jandy and Pentair among pool filter brands worldwide, by month

      Share of searches by month for Pentair, Jandy. The figures are in the table below the chart.

      View monthly share of searches table
      MonthBestwayIntexPentairSummer WavesJandyHayward
      Oct 202543.6%35.6%16%1.7%2.1%0.94%
      Nov 202544%35.9%16.1%1.4%1.8%0.78%
      Dec 202555.2%30.2%11.1%1.2%1.8%0.52%
      Jan 202648.6%32.4%14.6%1.7%1.9%0.85%
      Feb 202643.6%35.6%16%2.3%1.7%0.78%
      Mar 202642.7%34.9%15.7%3.5%2.1%1.1%
      Apr 202636%43.9%13.2%4.2%1.8%0.96%
      May 202638%46.5%7.6%6%1%0.83%
      Jun 202639.4%48.1%5.3%5.9%0.71%0.58%
      Jul 202642.2%42.2%6.9%7.1%0.93%0.62%
      Aug 202641.6%41.6%10.2%4.5%1.4%0.61%
      Sep 202647.8%31.8%14.3%2.9%2.3%0.84%

      How has the Jandy and Pentair comparison changed over the last 12 months?

      3 findings
      • Pentair was ahead of Jandy in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
      • 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.
      • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pentair’s share of searches among pool filter brands worldwide moved from 16% to 14.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 49.5K.

      How did search popularity change for pool filter brands worldwide in September 2026?

      2 changes
      1. In September 2026, Pentair gained share of searches among pool filter brands worldwide, from 10.2% to 14.3%.

      2. 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 Jandy’s and Pentair’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.

      Jandy

      1 branded search term

      • jandy

      Pentair

      1 branded search term

      • pentair

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