How popular isNilfisk?
In September 2026, people searched for Nilfisk by name about 510 times in New Zealand, a 29.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1.7% of all New Zealand pressure washer brand searches, placing Nilfisk fifth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pressure washer brands, Nilfisk did not appear in any of the answers.
Nilfisk is the fifth most searched of 7 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
StihlShare of searches 29.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
RyobiShare of searches 29%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
KarcherShare of searches 22.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
OzitoShare of searches 16.1%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
NilfiskShare of searches 1.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top pressure washer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Nilfisk 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Ryobi4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Karcher4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Stihl3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Gerni3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bosch3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ozito1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Nilfisk0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about pressure washer brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pressure washer brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pressure washer brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pressure washer brand in New Zealand for a driveway?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“water blaster nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pressure washer for driveway”
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 pressure washer brands compete with Nilfisk?
Share of searches by month for Stihl, Ryobi, Karcher, Ozito, Nilfisk. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Stihl | Ryobi | Karcher | Ozito | Nilfisk | Gerni | Bosch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.8% | 24.2% | 25.1% | 14.8% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 31.5% | 28.6% | 24.3% | 12.5% | 1.9% | 0.85% | 0.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.2% | 28.8% | 24.8% | 13.4% | 1.6% | 0.74% | 0.48% |
| Jan 2026 | 34.5% | 26.3% | 20.6% | 15.2% | 2.2% | 0.93% | 0.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.7% | 24.4% | 19.6% | 13.9% | 1.5% | 0.61% | 0.27% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.6% | 29.6% | 18.3% | 14.7% | 1.7% | 0.82% | 0.43% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.5% | 25.9% | 20.7% | 15.2% | 1.8% | 0.63% | 0.28% |
| May 2026 | 42% | 21.7% | 20.6% | 13.5% | 1.3% | 0.71% | 0.28% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.8% | 24.3% | 21.9% | 15.4% | 1.6% | 0.67% | 0.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.3% | 22.1% | 25.7% | 16.1% | 1.5% | 0.91% | 0.44% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.4% | 25.8% | 23.1% | 16.8% | 1.7% | 0.88% | 0.41% |
| Sep 2026 | 29.8% | 29% | 22.1% | 16.1% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.38% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 29.8% | 8.6K | +0.94% | -1.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 29% | 8.4K | +19.4% | +3.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 22.1% | 6.4K | +1.8% | -1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 16.1% | 4.7K | +2.2% | -0.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.7% | 500 | +8.7% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.9% | 260 | +8.3% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.38% | 110 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Stihl29.8%
Held 1st. 8.6K estimated branded searches, +0.94% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
2.
Ryobi29%
Held 2nd. 8.4K estimated branded searches, +19.4% vs prior month. Share +3.2 points.
3.
Karcher22.1%
Held 3rd. 6.4K estimated branded searches, +1.8% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
4.
Ozito16.1%
Held 4th. 4.7K estimated branded searches, +2.2% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
5.
Nilfisk1.7%
Held 5th. 500 estimated branded searches, +8.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.Gerni
0.9%
Held 6th. 260 estimated branded searches, +8.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Bosch0.38%
Held 7th. 110 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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Every comparison with Nilfisk
6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Nilfisk changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Nilfisk in New Zealand fell from 720 to 510.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nilfisk’s share of searches among pressure washer brands in New Zealand decreased from 2.5% to 1.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nilfisk’s share of searches among pressure washer brands in New Zealand peaked at 2.5% in October 2025 and was lowest at 1.3% in May 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand pressure washer brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Ryobi gained share of searches among pressure washer brands in New Zealand, from 25.8% to 29%.

In September 2026, Stihl lost share of searches among pressure washer brands in New Zealand, from 31.4% to 29.8%.

In September 2026, Karcher lost share of searches among pressure washer brands in New Zealand, from 23.1% to 22.1%.

In September 2026, Ozito lost share of searches among pressure washer brands in New Zealand, from 16.8% to 16.1%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Nilfisk in New Zealand fell 28.6% over 12 measured months, from 700 to 500 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Bosch in New Zealand fell 21.4% over 12 measured months, from 140 to 110 in September 2026.
How are Nilfisk’s branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Nilfisk’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.
- nilfisk dust extractor
- nilfisk pressure washer
- nilfisk snow foam
- nilfisk water blaster
- nilfisk waterblaster
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Where does Nilfisk compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure washer brands | 5th of 7 | 1.7% | Shown above |
| Dust extractor brands | 8th of 8 | 0.05% | Show ranking |
| Snow foam lance brands | 3rd of 3 | 0% | Show ranking |

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