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 1.3% of all New Zealand washing machine brand searches, placing LG sixth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about washing machine brands, LG appeared in three of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the six.
LG is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
Fisher & PaykelShare of searches 66.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
HaierShare of searches 19.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
ElectroluxShare of searches 8.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
SamsungShare of searches 2.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
LGShare of searches 1.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top washing machine brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, LG was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. LG is the second most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Bosch1st
LG2nd
Fisher & Paykel3rd
Haier4th
Samsung5th
Electrolux–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Fisher & Paykel5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Haier4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bosch3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
LG3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Samsung2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Electrolux0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about washing machine brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which washing machine brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best washing machine brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best washing machine brand in New Zealand for a family laundry?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“washing machine nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“front load washer”
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 washing machine brands compete with LG?
Share of searches by month for Fisher & Paykel, Haier, Electrolux, Samsung, LG. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Fisher & Paykel | Haier | Electrolux | Samsung | Bosch | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 66.1% | 20.3% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 69.9% | 17% | 8.3% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 66.9% | 18.1% | 10.2% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 65.3% | 19.6% | 10.3% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 69.2% | 17.1% | 9% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 73.2% | 15% | 7.5% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 66.5% | 19.1% | 9% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 70.5% | 17% | 7.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 69.1% | 17.4% | 8.6% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 70.9% | 17% | 7.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 69.4% | 18.2% | 7.4% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 66.3% | 19.7% | 8.9% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 66.3% | 20.1K | -18.8% | -3.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 19.7% | 6K | -8.3% | +1.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8.9% | 2.7K | +1.9% | +1.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.3% | 710 | -18.4% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 1.5% | 460 | +4.5% | +0.3 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 1.3% | 390 | -17% | 0 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th |
66.3%
Held 1st. 20.1K estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -3.1 points.
2.
Haier19.7%
Held 2nd. 6K estimated branded searches, -8.3% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.
8.9%
Held 3rd. 2.7K estimated branded searches, +1.9% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
4.
Samsung2.3%
Held 4th. 710 estimated branded searches, -18.4% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.
Bosch1.5%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 460 estimated branded searches, +4.5% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
6.
LG1.3%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 390 estimated branded searches, -17% vs prior month. Share 0 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 washing machine brands in New Zealand held steady at 1.3%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand washing machine brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Electrolux gained share of searches among washing machine brands in New Zealand, from 7.4% to 8.9%.

In September 2026, Haier gained share of searches among washing machine brands in New Zealand, from 18.2% to 19.7%.

In September 2026, Fisher & Paykel lost share of searches among washing machine brands in New Zealand, from 69.4% to 66.3%.

In September 2026, Bosch rose from 6th to 5th among washing machine brands in New Zealand.

In September 2026, LG fell from 5th to 6th among washing machine brands in New Zealand.
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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