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How popular isDettol?

In September 2026, people searched for Dettol by name about 6,470 times in New Zealand, a 32% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 46.5% of all New Zealand household cleaning brand searches, placing Dettol first out of 12 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about household cleaning brands, Dettol appeared in four of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the 12.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Dettol is the most searched of 12 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. DettolShare of searches 46.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  2. ecostoreShare of searches 23.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  3. JifShare of searches 10.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. JanolaShare of searches 8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  5. EarthwiseShare of searches 4.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd

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Top household cleaning brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Dettol was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Dettol is the fourth most recommended of the 12.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. ecostore1st
  2. Earthwise2nd
  3. Jif3rd
  4. Dettol4th
  5. Selleys5th
  6. Janola–
  7. Morning Fresh–
  8. Harpic–
  9. Domex–
  10. White King–
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Mentioned by AI

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

  • ecostore5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Dettol4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Jif3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Earthwise3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Selleys3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Janola0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Morning Fresh0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Harpic0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Domex0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • White King0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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

Which household cleaning brands compete with Dettol?

Dettol against household cleaning brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Dettol, ecostore, Jif, Janola, Earthwise, Morning Fresh. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthDettolecostoreJifJanolaEarthwiseMorning FreshHarpicDomexWhite KingAjaxPine O CleenSelleys
Oct 202539.9%31.1%8.2%9.8%5.4%1.9%1.5%1.2%0.54%0.14%0.14%0.14%
Nov 202537.3%35.5%7.5%9%5%1.8%1.4%1.8%0.38%0.13%0.13%0.13%
Dec 202539.2%32.2%8.5%10.2%3.7%2%2%1.6%0.28%0.14%0.14%0.14%
Jan 202642.6%28.8%9%8.7%4%2.6%2.1%1.3%0.49%0.12%0.12%0.12%
Feb 202640.7%30.9%8.2%9.7%4.4%2.3%1.9%1.2%0.4%0.13%0.13%0.13%
Mar 202643.6%27.9%7.5%8.9%4.1%3.2%2.1%1.7%0.62%0.12%0.12%0.12%
Apr 202641.6%30.1%8.1%7.8%4.4%3.4%2.2%1.5%0.53%0.13%0.13%0.13%
May 202641.2%29%7.7%9.1%4.2%4.9%1.8%1.4%0.38%0.13%0.13%0.13%
Jun 202643%29.2%8.1%7.6%4.3%4.1%1.8%0.9%0.52%0.13%0.13%0.13%
Jul 202646%25%8.9%8.7%4%3.8%1.7%1.1%0.48%0.12%0.12%0.12%
Aug 202645.8%25.6%9.8%7.8%4.3%3.4%1.5%1.2%0.32%0.11%0.11%0%
Sep 202646.5%23.8%10.1%8%4.4%3.5%1.9%1.2%0.33%0.11%0.11%0.11%

  1. 1.Dettol

    46.5%

    Held 1st. 4.2K estimated branded searches, -1.2% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.

  2. 2.ecostore

    23.8%

    Held 2nd. 2.1K estimated branded searches, -9.7% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.

  3. 3.Jif

    10.1%

    Held 3rd. 910 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  4. 4.Janola

    8%

    Held 4th. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  5. 5.Earthwise

    4.4%

    Held 5th. 400 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  6. 6.Morning Fresh

    3.5%

    Held 6th. 320 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  7. 7.Harpic

    1.9%

    Held 7th. 170 estimated branded searches, +21.4% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

  8. 8.Domex

    1.2%

    Held 8th. 110 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  9. 9.White King

    0.33%

    Held 9th. 30 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  10. 10.Ajax

    0.11%

    Held 10th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  11. 11.Pine O Cleen

    0.11%

    Held 11th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  12. 12.Selleys

    0.11%

    Held 12th. 10 estimated branded searches, — vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

Compare popularity between Dettol and its closest rivals

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

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Dettol in New Zealand rose from 4.9K to 6.5K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dettol’s share of searches among household cleaning brands in New Zealand increased from 39.9% to 46.5%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dettol’s share of searches among household cleaning brands in New Zealand peaked at 46.5% in September 2026 and was lowest at 37.3% in November 2025.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand household cleaning brands in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Dettol gained share of searches among household cleaning brands in New Zealand, from 45.8% to 46.5%.

  2. In September 2026, ecostore lost share of searches among household cleaning brands in New Zealand, from 25.6% to 23.8%.

  3. Jif’s share of searches among household cleaning brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 8.1% to 10.1% in September 2026.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Morning Fresh in New Zealand rose 128.6% over 12 measured months, from 140 to 320 in September 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Harpic in New Zealand rose 54.5% over 12 measured months, from 110 to 170 in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Domex in New Zealand rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 110 in September 2026.

How are Dettol’s branded searches counted?

18 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dettol’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.

  • dettol
  • dettol antibacterial
  • dettol antibacterial soap
  • dettol antiseptic
  • dettol antiseptic liquid
  • dettol body wash
  • dettol disinfectant
  • dettol hand wash
  • dettol handwash
  • dettol laundry liquid
  • dettol laundry sanitiser
  • dettol laundry sanitizer
  • dettol liquid
  • dettol sanitizer
  • dettol shower gel
  • dettol soap
  • dettol wash
  • dettol wipes

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Who owns Dettol?

Dettol is owned by Reckitt. Brandwave also tracks Finish, Disprin, Gaviscon, Nurofen and Veet, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.

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Where does Dettol compete?

Dettol is ranked in six competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Body wash and soap brands2nd of 729.1%Show ranking
Foaming hand wash brands2nd of 437.1%Show ranking
Antiseptic brands1st of 441.7%Show ranking
Antiseptic spray brands1st of 345.6%Show ranking
Household cleaning brands1st of 1246.5%Shown above
Antiseptic cream brands1st of 355.7%Show ranking
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