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How popular isBISSELL?

In September 2026, people searched for BISSELL by name about 11,500 times in New Zealand, a 28.5% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 8.4% of all New Zealand handheld vacuum brand searches, placing BISSELL fourth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about handheld vacuum brands, BISSELL appeared in one of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

BISSELL is the fourth most searched of 7 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. DysonShare of searches 57.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. DeWaltShare of searches 14.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  3. EufyShare of searches 13.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  4. BISSELLShare of searches 8.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  5. MieleShare of searches 5.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –

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Top handheld vacuum brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, BISSELL was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. BISSELL is the fourth most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Shark1st
  2. Dyson2nd
  3. Black+Decker3rd
  4. BISSELL4th
  5. DeWalt–
  6. Eufy–
  7. Miele–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Dyson3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Black+Decker3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Shark3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Eufy2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • BISSELL1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • DeWalt0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Miele0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which handheld vacuum brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Shark
    2. 2Dyson
    3. 3Black+Decker

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best handheld vacuum brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Shark
    2. 2Dyson
    3. 3Black+Decker
    4. 4BISSELL

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best handheld vacuum brand in New Zealand for small messes?”

    1. 1Shark
    2. 2Dyson
    3. 3Black+Decker

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “handheld vacuum”

    1. 1Eufy

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “small vacuum cleaner”

    1. 1Eufy

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.

Which handheld vacuum brands compete with BISSELL?

BISSELL against handheld vacuum brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Dyson, DeWalt, Eufy, BISSELL, Miele. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthDysonDeWaltEufyBISSELLMieleBlack+DeckerShark
Oct 202557.9%12.9%12.3%9.1%6.4%1.1%0.16%
Nov 202565.3%11%9.9%6.9%5.9%0.84%0.1%
Dec 202565.3%10.1%11.6%7.3%4.6%1%0.15%
Jan 202655.5%13.1%13.5%9.9%6.6%1.1%0.21%
Feb 202651.7%14.9%15.8%8.8%7.7%1%0.24%
Mar 202653.6%14.3%14.2%8.5%8.2%0.95%0.27%
Apr 202653.9%13.8%14.8%8.8%7.4%1.2%0.28%
May 202654.8%13.2%13.2%8.9%8.4%1%0.49%
Jun 202653.6%15.6%12.6%8.8%7.8%1.1%0.39%
Jul 202656.8%12.9%12.9%9.8%6.2%1.1%0.38%
Aug 202654.7%15.3%12.1%10.3%6.1%1.2%0.31%
Sep 202657.2%14.3%13.2%8.4%5.5%1%0.41%

  1. 1.Dyson

    57.2%

    Held 1st. 29.1K estimated branded searches, +16% vs prior month. Share +2.5 points.

  2. 2.DeWalt

    14.3%

    Held 2nd. 7.3K estimated branded searches, +3.8% vs prior month. Share -1 points.

  3. 3.Eufy

    13.2%

    Held 3rd. 6.7K estimated branded searches, +21.3% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.

  4. 4.BISSELL

    8.4%

    Held 4th. 4.3K estimated branded searches, -9.6% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.

  5. 5.Miele

    5.5%

    Held 5th. 2.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.

  6. 6.Black+Decker

    1%

    Held 6th. 520 estimated branded searches, -7.1% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  7. 7.Shark

    0.41%

    Held 7th. 210 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

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How has branded search demand for BISSELL changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for BISSELL in New Zealand rose from 8.9K to 11.5K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BISSELL’s share of searches among handheld vacuum brands in New Zealand decreased from 9.1% to 8.4%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BISSELL’s share of searches among handheld vacuum brands in New Zealand peaked at 10.3% in August 2026 and was lowest at 6.9% in November 2025.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand handheld vacuum brands in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Dyson gained share of searches among handheld vacuum brands in New Zealand, from 54.7% to 57.2%.

  2. In September 2026, Eufy gained share of searches among handheld vacuum brands in New Zealand, from 12.1% to 13.2%.

  3. In September 2026, BISSELL lost share of searches among handheld vacuum brands in New Zealand, from 10.3% to 8.4%.

  4. In September 2026, DeWalt lost share of searches among handheld vacuum brands in New Zealand, from 15.3% to 14.3%.

  5. In September 2026, Miele lost share of searches among handheld vacuum brands in New Zealand, from 6.1% to 5.5%.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Shark in New Zealand rose 200% over 12 measured months, from 70 to 210 in September 2026.

How are BISSELL’s branded searches counted?

9 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BISSELL’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

  • bissell
  • bissell carpet washer
  • bissell cleaner
  • bissell helix
  • bissell robot vacuum
  • bissell steam cleaner
  • bissell stick vacuum
  • bissell vacuum
  • bissell vacuum cleaner

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does BISSELL compete?

BISSELL is ranked in nine competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Vacuum cleaner brands2nd of 913.9%Show ranking
Handheld vacuum brands4th of 78.4%Shown above
Cordless vacuum brands3rd of 88.6%Show ranking
Stick vacuum brands2nd of 810.6%Show ranking
Pet vacuum brands2nd of 411.8%Show ranking
Bagless canister vacuum brands2nd of 412.2%Show ranking
Mini vacuum brands2nd of 312.7%Show ranking
Carpet cleaner brands1st of 540.9%Show ranking
Mop vacuum brands1st of 390.1%Show ranking
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