How popular isOtrivin?
In September 2026, people searched for Otrivin by name about 2,900 times in New Zealand, a 26.1% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 30.3% of all New Zealand nasal spray brand searches, placing Otrivin second out of four brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about nasal spray brands, Otrivin appeared in three of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the four.
Otrivin is the second most searched of 4 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
SudafedShare of searches 57.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
OtrivinShare of searches 30.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
FessShare of searches 11.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
RhinocortShare of searches 0.63%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top nasal spray brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Otrivin was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Otrivin is the second most recommended of the four.
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.
See every answer about nasal spray brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which nasal spray brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best nasal spray brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best nasal spray brand in New Zealand for blocked nose?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“nasal spray nz”
- 1
Fess
- 1
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hay fever spray”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which nasal spray brands compete with Otrivin?
Share of searches by month for Sudafed, Otrivin, Fess. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Sudafed | Otrivin | Fess | Rhinocort |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 58.1% | 30.7% | 10.7% | 0.53% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.2% | 34.6% | 12.3% | 0.87% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.3% | 34.1% | 11.8% | 1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 53.3% | 32.1% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.7% | 30.7% | 12.5% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.4% | 32.9% | 11% | 0.76% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.9% | 30.9% | 11.4% | 0.77% |
| May 2026 | 56.3% | 33.9% | 9% | 0.85% |
| Jun 2026 | 56.1% | 33.3% | 9.5% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.3% | 30.3% | 9.6% | 0.87% |
| Aug 2026 | 58.8% | 30.9% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.5% | 30.3% | 11.6% | 0.63% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 57.5% | 5.5K | -32.8% | -1.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30.3% | 2.9K | -32.6% | -0.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.6% | 1.1K | -18.4% | +1.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.63% | 60 | -14.3% | +0.1 points |
1.
Sudafed57.5%
Held 1st. 5.5K estimated branded searches, -32.8% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
2.
Otrivin30.3%
Held 2nd. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -32.6% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
3.
Fess11.6%
Held 3rd. 1.1K estimated branded searches, -18.4% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
0.63%
Held 4th. 60 estimated branded searches, -14.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Otrivin and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Otrivin
3 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Otrivin changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Otrivin in New Zealand rose from 2.3K to 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Otrivin’s share of searches among nasal spray brands in New Zealand peaked at 34.6% in November 2025 and was lowest at 30.3% in July 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand nasal spray brands in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Fess gained share of searches among nasal spray brands in New Zealand, from 9.8% to 11.6%.

In September 2026, Sudafed lost share of searches among nasal spray brands in New Zealand, from 58.8% to 57.5%.

In September 2026, Otrivin lost share of searches among nasal spray brands in New Zealand, from 30.9% to 30.3%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Rhinocort in New Zealand rose 50% over 12 measured months, from 40 to 60 in September 2026.
How are Otrivin’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Otrivin’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.
- otrivin
- otrivin nasal spray
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