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Jandy vs Summer Waves:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Summer Waves had more branded searches than Jandy among pool filter brands worldwide. Summer Waves had about 10,000 branded searches, while Jandy had 8,100. Summer Waves made up 2.9% 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 appeared in three of the five answers and Summer Waves in none.

Among pool filter brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Summer Waves, about 23% more searches than Jandy

Summer Waves 10K searchesJandy 8.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Jandy, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Summer Waves in 0

Jandy in 3 of 5Summer Waves in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Jandy, the only one of the two named

Jandy first in 3Summer Waves never named

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Top pool filter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Jandy was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Summer Waves 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.

  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 Summer Waves more popular in search?

      This chart shows how often people search Google for Jandy and Summer Waves 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 Summer Waves among pool filter brands worldwide, by month

      Share of searches by month for Summer Waves, 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 Summer Waves comparison changed over the last 12 months?

      3 findings
      • The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Summer Waves took it in February 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, Summer Waves’ share of searches among pool filter brands worldwide moved from 1.7% to 2.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 10K.

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

      2 changes

      1. In September 2026, Jandy gained share of searches among pool filter brands worldwide, from 1.4% to 2.3%.

      2. In September 2026, Summer Waves lost share of searches among pool filter brands worldwide, from 4.5% to 2.9%.

      How are branded searches counted?

      3 search terms

      Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Jandy’s and Summer Waves’ 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

      Summer Waves

      2 branded search terms

      • summer waves pool
      • summerwaves

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