Pentair vs SpringWell:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Pentair had more branded searches than SpringWell among iron filter brands worldwide. Pentair had about 49,500 branded searches, while SpringWell had 3,600. Pentair made up 14.6% of all iron filter brand searches we track, and SpringWell accounted for 1.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about iron filter brands, SpringWell appeared in all five answers and Pentair in one. SpringWell was mentioned before Pentair in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Pentair, about 14 searches for every 1 for SpringWell
Who does AI mention more?
SpringWell, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
SpringWell, named ahead of Pentair in every answer
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Top iron filter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SpringWell appeared in all five answers. Pentair was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. SpringWell was listed before Pentair in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- SpringWell1st
SoftPro2nd
iSpring3rd
US Water Systems4th- Pentair5th
Culligan–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- SpringWell5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- SoftPro4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- iSpring3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- US Water Systems3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Pentair1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Culligan0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about iron filter brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which iron filter brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best iron filter brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best iron filter brand for well water treatment?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“water iron filter”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“well water 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 Pentair or SpringWell more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Pentair and SpringWell by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six iron filter brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Pentair, SpringWell. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Culligan | Pentair | iSpring | US Water Systems | SpringWell | SoftPro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 62.3% | 18.7% | 15.3% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 62.3% | 18.7% | 15.3% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.08% |
| Dec 2025 | 62% | 18.6% | 15.2% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 68.6% | 16.9% | 11.3% | 2.3% | 0.82% | 0.13% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.2% | 19.3% | 12.9% | 2.6% | 0.93% | 0.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.1% | 19.3% | 12.9% | 2.6% | 0.93% | 0.12% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.2% | 19.3% | 12.9% | 2.6% | 0.93% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 65.9% | 19.8% | 10.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.09% |
| Jun 2026 | 64.5% | 19.4% | 13% | 2.1% | 0.93% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 66% | 19.9% | 10.9% | 2.2% | 0.95% | 0.11% |
| Aug 2026 | 67.1% | 20.2% | 9% | 2.7% | 0.97% | 0.06% |
| Sep 2026 | 72.6% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.05% |
How has the Pentair and SpringWell comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Pentair was ahead of SpringWell in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pentair’s share of searches among iron filter brands worldwide moved from 18.7% to 14.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 49.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SpringWell’s share of searches among iron filter brands worldwide held steady at 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9K to 3.6K.
How did search popularity change for iron filter brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Pentair lost share of searches among iron filter brands worldwide, from 20.2% to 14.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for SpringWell worldwide rose 24.1% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 3.6K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Pentair’s and SpringWell’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.
Pentair
1 branded search term
- pentair
SpringWell
1 branded search term
- springwell water
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