How popular isLG?
In September 2026, people searched for LG by name about 9,160 times in New Zealand, a 17.1% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 3.1% of all New Zealand clothes steamer brand searches, placing LG fifth out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about clothes steamer brands, LG did not appear in any of the answers.
LG is the fifth most searched of 5 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
PhilipsShare of searches 58.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Russell HobbsShare of searches 18.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
TefalShare of searches 15.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
SamsungShare of searches 4.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
LGShare of searches 3.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top clothes steamer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, LG did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Philips1st
Russell Hobbs2nd
Tefal3rd
Samsung–
LG–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Philips5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Russell Hobbs4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tefal4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Samsung0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
LG0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about clothes steamer brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which clothes steamer brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best clothes steamer brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best clothes steamer brand in New Zealand for wrinkle-free clothes?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“clothes steamer nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“garment steamer nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which clothes steamer brands compete with LG?
Share of searches by month for Philips, Russell Hobbs, Tefal, Samsung, LG. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Philips | Russell Hobbs | Tefal | Samsung | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 58.5% | 17.1% | 15.9% | 5% | 3.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 57% | 17.1% | 16.5% | 5.3% | 4% |
| Dec 2025 | 60.3% | 16.6% | 14.7% | 5.2% | 3.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 63% | 15.2% | 13.8% | 4.6% | 3.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 62.7% | 15.8% | 13.5% | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 57.6% | 15.7% | 17.5% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 62.2% | 15.2% | 14.1% | 4.4% | 4.1% |
| May 2026 | 63.9% | 15.3% | 14.3% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 63% | 14.8% | 15.1% | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.4% | 17.6% | 15.5% | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 57.8% | 16.6% | 17.4% | 4.9% | 3.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 58.6% | 18.5% | 15.4% | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 58.6% | 5.2K | -8.6% | +0.8 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 18.5% | 1.6K | +0.61% | +1.9 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 15.4% | 1.4K | -20.3% | -2 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.4% | 390 | -18.8% | -0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.1% | 280 | -15.2% | -0.2 points |
1.
Philips58.6%
Held 1st. 5.2K estimated branded searches, -8.6% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
18.5%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 1.6K estimated branded searches, +0.61% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.
3.
Tefal15.4%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 1.4K estimated branded searches, -20.3% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
4.
Samsung4.4%
Held 4th. 390 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
5.
LG3.1%
Held 5th. 280 estimated branded searches, -15.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
Compare popularity between LG and its closest rivals
Every comparison with LG
43 comparisons
- LG vs Philips
- Bosch vs LG
- Fisher & Paykel vs LG
- Haier vs LG
- LG vs Miele
- LG vs Samsung
- LG vs Smeg
- LG vs Westinghouse
- Electrolux vs LG
- LG vs TCL
- Beko vs LG
- LG vs Veon
- Hisense vs LG
- LG vs Mitsubishi Electric
- AOC vs LG
- ASUS vs LG
- Belling vs LG
- BISSELL vs LG
- Bose vs LG
- Breville vs LG
- Dyson vs LG
- Epson vs LG
- HP vs LG
- JBL vs LG
- KitchenAid vs LG
- Lenovo vs LG
- LG vs Russell Hobbs
- LG vs Ryobi
- LG vs Sonos
- LG vs Sony
- LG vs Tefal
- Carrier vs LG
- Daikin vs LG
- LG vs Midea
- LG vs Mitsubishi
- LG vs Sharp
- LG vs Temperzone
- Denon vs LG
- LG vs Shark
- BenQ vs LG
- LG vs Yamaha
- AEG vs LG
- LG vs ViewSonic
How has branded search demand for LG changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for LG in New Zealand rose from 7.8K to 9.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LG’s share of searches among clothes steamer brands in New Zealand peaked at 4.1% in April 2026 and was lowest at 3.1% in September 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand clothes steamer brands in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Russell Hobbs overtook Tefal to rank 2nd among clothes steamer brands in New Zealand, with 18.5% of the searches.

In September 2026, Philips gained share of searches among clothes steamer brands in New Zealand, from 57.8% to 58.6%.

In September 2026, Tefal lost share of searches among clothes steamer brands in New Zealand, from 17.4% to 15.4%.

LG’s share of searches among clothes steamer brands in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.8% to 3.1% in September 2026.
How are LG’s branded searches counted?
18 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using LG’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.
- lg curved monitor
- lg dishwasher
- lg dryer
- lg dryer washer
- lg fridge
- lg fridge freezer
- lg gaming monitor
- lg monitor
- lg oled monitor
- lg oled tv
- lg oven
- lg tv
- lg ultrafine monitor
- lg ultragear
- lg ultragear 27
- lg ultragear monitor
- lg ultrawide monitor
- lg washing machine
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