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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 12.7% of all New Zealand mini vacuum brand searches, placing BISSELL second out of three brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about mini vacuum brands, BISSELL appeared in one of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the three.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

BISSELL is the second most searched of 3 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.

  1. DysonShare of searches 86.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. BISSELLShare of searches 12.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  3. SharkShare of searches 0.63%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top mini 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: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. BISSELL is the third most recommended of the three.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Dyson1st
  2. Shark1st
  3. BISSELL3rd

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Dyson4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Shark4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • BISSELL1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about mini vacuum brands

5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

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

    1. 1Shark

  • Asked ChatGPT

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

    1. 1Shark
    2. 2Dyson

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best mini vacuum brand in New Zealand for a car interior?”

    1. 1Shark
    2. 2Dyson

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “car vacuum nz”

    1. 1Dyson
    2. 2BISSELL

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “handheld vacuum nz”

    1. 1Dyson
    2. 2Shark

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Which mini vacuum brands compete with BISSELL?

BISSELL against mini vacuum brands in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthDysonBISSELLShark
Oct 202586.2%13.6%0.23%
Nov 202590.3%9.5%0.14%
Dec 202589.7%10.1%0.21%
Jan 202684.5%15.1%0.33%
Feb 202685.2%14.4%0.4%
Mar 202685.9%13.7%0.44%
Apr 202685.7%13.9%0.45%
May 202685.4%13.8%0.76%
Jun 202685.3%14%0.63%
Jul 202684.8%14.7%0.57%
Aug 202683.8%15.7%0.47%
Sep 202686.7%12.7%0.63%

  1. 1.Dyson

    86.7%

    Held 1st. 29.1K estimated branded searches, +16% vs prior month. Share +2.9 points.

  2. 2.BISSELL

    12.7%

    Held 2nd. 4.3K estimated branded searches, -9.6% vs prior month. Share -3 points.

  3. 3.Shark

    0.63%

    Held 3rd. 210 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

Compare popularity between BISSELL and its closest rivals

Every comparison with BISSELL

18 comparisons

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 mini vacuum brands in New Zealand decreased from 13.6% to 12.7%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BISSELL’s share of searches among mini vacuum brands in New Zealand peaked at 15.7% in August 2026 and was lowest at 9.5% in November 2025.

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

3 changes

  1. In September 2026, Dyson gained share of searches among mini vacuum brands in New Zealand, from 83.8% to 86.7%.

  2. In September 2026, BISSELL lost share of searches among mini vacuum brands in New Zealand, from 15.7% to 12.7%.

  3. 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%Show ranking
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%Shown above
Carpet cleaner brands1st of 540.9%Show ranking
Mop vacuum brands1st of 390.1%Show ranking
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