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How popular isDavey?

In September 2026, people searched for Davey by name about 210 times in New Zealand, a 19.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 31.8% of all New Zealand pool pump brand searches, placing Davey first out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pool pump brands, Davey appeared in four of the five answers and was the most recommended of the six.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Davey is the most searched of 6 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. DaveyShare of searches 31.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. PentairShare of searches 31.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  3. ZodiacShare of searches 24.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  4. AstralShare of searches 7.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  5. HaywardShare of searches 3%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th

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Top pool pump brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Davey was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Davey is the most recommended of the six.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Davey1st
  2. AstralPool2nd
  3. Pentair3rd
  4. Hayward4th
  5. Zodiac–
  6. Astral–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Davey4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Pentair3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • AstralPool3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Hayward1 of 5Named in 1 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
  • Astral0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about pool pump brands

5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which pool pump brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Davey
    2. 2AstralPool
    3. 3Pentair

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best pool pump brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Davey
    2. 2AstralPool
    3. 3Pentair
    4. 4Hayward

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best pool pump brand in New Zealand for a backyard pool?”

    1. 1Davey
    2. 2AstralPool
    3. 3Pentair

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “swimming pool pump nz”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “pool pump nz”

      1. 1Davey

    Not named in any answer:

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

    Which pool pump brands compete with Davey?

    Davey against pool pump brands in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for Davey, Pentair, Zodiac, Astral, Hayward. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthDaveyPentairZodiacAstralHaywardAstralPool
    Oct 202529.5%29.5%28.4%5.7%3.4%3.4%
    Nov 202526.8%26.8%30.9%7.2%5.2%3.1%
    Dec 202527.6%27.6%31.6%5.3%5.3%2.6%
    Jan 202629.9%29.9%27.6%5.7%4.6%2.3%
    Feb 202628.4%35.1%25.7%5.4%4.1%1.4%
    Mar 202631.8%39.4%15.2%4.5%4.5%4.5%
    Apr 202632.8%40.6%12.5%4.7%4.7%4.7%
    May 202631.3%47.8%9%4.5%4.5%3%
    Jun 202635%43.3%10%6.7%3.3%1.7%
    Jul 202625.5%47.3%10.9%7.3%3.6%5.5%
    Aug 202631.3%38.8%17.9%4.5%4.5%3%
    Sep 202631.8%31.8%24.2%7.6%3%1.5%

    1. 1.Davey

      31.8%

      Moved from 2nd to 1st. 210 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.

    2. 2.Pentair

      31.8%

      Moved from 1st to 2nd. 210 estimated branded searches, -19.2% vs prior month. Share -7 points.

    3. 3.Zodiac

      24.2%

      Held 3rd. 160 estimated branded searches, +33.3% vs prior month. Share +6.3 points.

    4. 4.Astral

      7.6%

      Held 4th. 50 estimated branded searches, +66.7% vs prior month. Share +3.1 points.

    5. 5.Hayward

      3%

      Held 5th. 20 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.

    6. 6.AstralPool

      1.5%

      Held 6th. 10 estimated branded searches, -50% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.

    Compare popularity between Davey and its closest rivals

    Every comparison with Davey

    8 comparisons

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

    3 findings
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Davey in New Zealand fell from 260 to 210.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Davey’s share of searches among pool pump brands in New Zealand increased from 29.5% to 31.8%.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Davey’s share of searches among pool pump brands in New Zealand peaked at 35% in June 2026 and was lowest at 25.5% in July 2026.

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand pool pump brands in September 2026?

    6 changes

    1. In September 2026, Zodiac gained share of searches among pool pump brands in New Zealand, from 17.9% to 24.2%.

    2. In September 2026, Astral gained share of searches among pool pump brands in New Zealand, from 4.5% to 7.6%.

    3. In September 2026, Pentair lost share of searches among pool pump brands in New Zealand, from 38.8% to 31.8%.

    4. In September 2026, AstralPool lost share of searches among pool pump brands in New Zealand, from 3% to 1.5%.

    5. In September 2026, Hayward lost share of searches among pool pump brands in New Zealand, from 4.5% to 3%.

    6. In September 2026, Davey rose from 2nd to 1st among pool pump brands in New Zealand.

    How are Davey’s branded searches counted?

    1 search term

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

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    How the Brand Demand Index is measured

    Where does Davey compete?

    Davey is ranked in three competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
    Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
    Sand filter brands5th of 73.4%Show ranking
    Water pumps2nd of 525.3%Show ranking
    Pool pump brands1st of 631.8%Shown above
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