Poolife vs Zodiac:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Zodiac had more branded searches than Poolife among pool chemical brands worldwide. Zodiac had about 1,000 branded searches, while Poolife had 260. Zodiac made up 2.1% of all pool chemical brand searches we track, and Poolife accounted for 0.56%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pool chemical brands, Poolife appeared in two of the five answers and Zodiac in none.
Who do people search for more?
Zodiac, about 4 searches for every 1 for Poolife
Who does AI mention more?
Poolife, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Zodiac in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Poolife, the only one of the two named
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Top pool chemical brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Poolife was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Zodiac 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.
HTH3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Clorox Pool&Spa3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- HASA2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Poolife2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Swimfree0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hy-Clor0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Zodiac0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
BioGuard0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about pool chemical brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pool chemical brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pool chemical brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pool chemical brand for a backyard pool?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“swimming pool chemicals”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pool shock treatment”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Poolife or Zodiac more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Poolife and Zodiac by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight pool chemical brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Zodiac, Poolife. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | HASA | Swimfree | Hy-Clor | Zodiac | HTH | Poolife | BioGuard | Clorox Pool&Spa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 87.9% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 0.46% | 0.46% | 0.3% | 0.09% |
| Nov 2025 | 85.7% | 6.1% | 4% | 2.8% | 0.55% | 0.44% | 0.36% | 0.06% |
| Dec 2025 | 86.8% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 0.46% | 0.09% |
| Jan 2026 | 86.4% | 6.3% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 0.45% | 0.37% | 0.45% | 0.09% |
| Feb 2026 | 85% | 7.6% | 4% | 2.1% | 0.55% | 0.36% | 0.36% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 88.2% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.47% | 0.47% | 0.2% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 85.6% | 7.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.67% | 0.67% | 0.29% | 0.09% |
| May 2026 | 83.7% | 9.1% | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1% | 0.81% | 0.35% | 0.15% |
| Jun 2026 | 77.4% | 12.6% | 1.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.27% |
| Jul 2026 | 79.8% | 13.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 0.77% | 0.23% | 0.27% |
| Aug 2026 | 84.2% | 9.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.66% | 0.66% | 0.15% | 0.19% |
| Sep 2026 | 86.5% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 0.68% | 0.56% | 0.36% | 0.15% |
How has the Poolife and Zodiac comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Zodiac was ahead of Poolife in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Poolife’s share of searches among pool chemical brands worldwide moved from 0.46% to 0.56%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 260.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zodiac’s share of searches among pool chemical brands worldwide moved from 2.3% to 2.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.3K to 1K.
How did search popularity change for pool chemical brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Hy-Clor overtook Zodiac to rank 3rd among pool chemical brands worldwide, with 3.4% of the searches.
In September 2026, Zodiac lost share of searches among pool chemical brands worldwide, from 2.7% to 2.1%.
Poolife’s share of searches among pool chemical brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.1% to 0.56% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Poolife’s and Zodiac’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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