How popular isKarcher?
In September 2026, people searched for Karcher by name about 6,390 times in New Zealand, a 9.9% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 56.8% of all New Zealand cleaning tool brand searches, placing Karcher first out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cleaning tool brands, Karcher appeared in two of the five answers and was the joint second most recommended of the five.
Karcher is the most searched of 5 competitors and the joint second most recommended in AI answers.
KarcherShare of searches 56.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
BrabantiaShare of searches 20.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
SabcoShare of searches 14.9%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
ViledaShare of searches 5.5%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
OatesShare of searches 2.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top cleaning tool brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Karcher was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Karcher is the joint second most recommended of the five.
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.
Karcher2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Oates2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sabco1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Vileda1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Brabantia0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about cleaning tool brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cleaning tool brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cleaning tool brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cleaning tool brand in New Zealand for everyday cleaning?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cleaning tools for home”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“household cleaning brands”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which cleaning tool brands compete with Karcher?
Share of searches by month for Karcher, Brabantia, Sabco, Vileda, Oates. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Karcher | Brabantia | Sabco | Vileda | Oates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57.7% | 21.7% | 15.1% | 3.6% | 2% |
| Nov 2025 | 61.7% | 20.1% | 13% | 3.4% | 1.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 62.3% | 20.9% | 11.2% | 4.5% | 1% |
| Jan 2026 | 57% | 21.4% | 15.7% | 4.7% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.3% | 21.2% | 14.8% | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.9% | 24% | 14.2% | 5% | 1.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.1% | 23% | 15% | 3.7% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 59.2% | 21.4% | 13.3% | 4.5% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.2% | 18.7% | 15.3% | 4.8% | 3% |
| Jul 2026 | 62.3% | 18.2% | 13.1% | 4.8% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.8% | 21.3% | 15.7% | 4.7% | 1.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.8% | 20.5% | 14.9% | 5.5% | 2.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 56.8% | 2.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.5% | 1.1K | -3.7% | -0.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.9% | 760 | -5% | -0.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.5% | 280 | +16.7% | +0.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.3% | 120 | +50% | +0.8 points |
1.
Karcher56.8%
Held 1st. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
20.5%
Held 2nd. 1.1K estimated branded searches, -3.7% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
3.
Sabco14.9%
Held 3rd. 760 estimated branded searches, -5% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
4.
Vileda5.5%
Held 4th. 280 estimated branded searches, +16.7% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
5.
Oates2.3%
Held 5th. 120 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
Compare popularity between Karcher and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Karcher
19 comparisons
- Karcher vs Ryobi
- Karcher vs Stihl
- Karcher vs Ozito
- BISSELL vs Karcher
- DeWalt vs Karcher
- Karcher vs Rug Doctor
- Brabantia vs Karcher
- Honda Power Equipment vs Karcher
- Karcher vs Sabco
- Chemical Guys vs Karcher
- Karcher vs Nilfisk
- BlackLine vs Karcher
- Karcher vs Vax
- Autoglym vs Karcher
- Karcher vs Vileda
- Karcher vs Tineco
- Gerni vs Karcher
- Karcher vs Oates
- Bosch vs Karcher
How has branded search demand for Karcher changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Karcher in New Zealand fell from 7.1K to 6.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Karcher’s share of searches among cleaning tool brands in New Zealand decreased from 57.7% to 56.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Karcher’s share of searches among cleaning tool brands in New Zealand peaked at 62.3% in December 2025 and was lowest at 54.9% in March 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cleaning tool brands in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Oates gained share of searches among cleaning tool brands in New Zealand, from 1.6% to 2.3%.

In September 2026, Vileda gained share of searches among cleaning tool brands in New Zealand, from 4.7% to 5.5%.

In September 2026, Brabantia lost share of searches among cleaning tool brands in New Zealand, from 21.3% to 20.5%.

In September 2026, Sabco lost share of searches among cleaning tool brands in New Zealand, from 15.7% to 14.9%.
How are Karcher’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Karcher’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.
- karcher
- karcher pressure washer
- karcher water blaster
- karcher waterblaster
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Where does Karcher compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure washer brands | 3rd of 7 | 22.1% | Show ranking |
| Power washer brands | 4th of 8 | 11.5% | Show ranking |
| Carpet cleaner brands | 3rd of 5 | 16.6% | Show ranking |
| Cleaning tool brands | 1st of 5 | 56.8% | Shown above |
| Foam cannon brands | 1st of 4 | 67% | Show ranking |
| Snow foam lance brands | 1st of 3 | 90.6% | Show ranking |

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