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How popular isPalmolive in search?

In August 2026, there were an estimated 3.2K branded searches for Palmolive in New Zealand which is up 36.3% over the last 11 months. Palmolive holds 14% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand body wash and soap brands and is ranked 3rd of 5 competitors for search popularity.

Share of Search, August 2026
  1. Dove49.7%
  2. Dettol28.2%
  3. Palmolive14%
  4. Lux4.2%
  5. Protex4%
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Which body wash and soap brands compete with Palmolive?

Palmolive against body wash and soap brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of Search by month for Dove, Dettol, Palmolive, Lux, Protex. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of search table
MonthDoveDettolPalmoliveLuxProtex
Oct 202552.5%27.2%12.9%3.4%4%
Nov 202551.1%27.9%12.8%4.2%4%
Dec 202549.2%28.9%13.9%4.2%3.7%
Jan 202646.4%32.1%13.3%4.5%3.7%
Feb 202649.9%30.3%12%3.8%4%
Mar 202649.1%29.9%13.5%3.5%4.1%
Apr 202649.4%28.8%14%3.7%4.1%
May 202652.4%26.6%13.2%4.5%3.3%
Jun 202654.3%25.3%12.3%3.9%4.1%
Jul 202652%27.8%13.1%3.4%3.6%
Aug 202649.7%28.2%14%4.2%4%
Sep 2026—————
  1. 1.Dove

    49.7%

    held 1st · 11.5K estimated branded searches · +0.09% vs prior month · -2.3 points

  2. 2.Dettol

    28.2%

    held 2nd · 6.5K estimated branded searches · +6.2% vs prior month · +0.4 points

  3. 3.Palmolive

    14%

    held 3rd · 3.2K estimated branded searches · +11.8% vs prior month · +0.9 points

  4. 4.Lux

    4.2%

    moved from 5th to 4th · 960 estimated branded searches · +26.3% vs prior month · +0.7 points

  5. 5.Protex

    4%

    moved from 4th to 5th · 930 estimated branded searches · +16.3% vs prior month · +0.4 points

Compare search popularity between Palmolive and its closest rivals

How has branded search demand for Palmolive changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Palmolive in New Zealand rose from 2.4K to 3.2K.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Palmolive’s estimated Share of Search among body wash and soap brands in New Zealand increased from 12.9% to 14%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Palmolive’s estimated Share of Search among body wash and soap brands in New Zealand peaked at 14% in April 2026 and was lowest at 12% in February 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand body wash and soap brands in August 2026?

  1. In August 2026, Lux overtook Protex to rank 4th among body wash and soap brands in New Zealand, at 4.2%.

  2. In August 2026, Palmolive gained estimated Share of Search among body wash and soap brands in New Zealand, from 13.1% to 14%.

  3. In August 2026, Dove lost estimated Share of Search among body wash and soap brands in New Zealand, from 52% to 49.7%.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Dettol in New Zealand rose 30.3% over 11 measured months, from 5K to 6.5K in August 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Protex in New Zealand rose 27.4% over 11 measured months, from 730 to 930 in August 2026.

Which dishwashing liquid brands compete with Palmolive?

Palmolive against dishwashing liquid brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of Search by month for Palmolive, Earthwise, Morning Fresh, Sunlight. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of search table
MonthPalmoliveEarthwiseMorning FreshSunlight
Oct 202552.8%30.7%10%6.5%
Nov 202555.9%27.2%9.7%7.2%
Dec 202557.9%23.5%11.2%7.4%
Jan 202654.1%25.8%13.4%6.7%
Feb 202652.8%27.4%13%6.8%
Mar 202653.4%23.5%16.9%6.2%
Apr 202653%24.3%17.2%5.4%
May 202652.5%22.3%20.3%4.8%
Jun 202653.9%23.7%16.4%6.1%
Jul 202653.5%24.4%15.4%6.7%
Aug 202655.4%25.4%14.2%5%
Sep 2026————
  1. 1.Palmolive

    55.4%

    held 1st · 3.2K estimated branded searches · +11.8% vs prior month · +1.9 points

  2. 2.Earthwise

    25.4%

    held 2nd · 1.5K estimated branded searches · +12.1% vs prior month · +0.9 points

  3. held 3rd · 830 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · -1.1 points

  4. held 4th · 290 estimated branded searches · -19.4% vs prior month · -1.7 points

Compare search popularity between Palmolive and its closest rivals

How has branded search demand for Palmolive changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Palmolive’s estimated Share of Search among dishwashing liquid brands in New Zealand increased from 52.8% to 55.4%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Palmolive’s estimated Share of Search among dishwashing liquid brands in New Zealand peaked at 57.9% in December 2025 and was lowest at 52.5% in May 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand dishwashing liquid brands in August 2026?

  1. In August 2026, Palmolive gained estimated Share of Search among dishwashing liquid brands in New Zealand, from 53.5% to 55.4%.

  2. In August 2026, Earthwise gained estimated Share of Search among dishwashing liquid brands in New Zealand, from 24.4% to 25.4%.

  3. In August 2026, Sunlight lost estimated Share of Search among dishwashing liquid brands in New Zealand, from 6.7% to 5%.

  4. In August 2026, Morning Fresh lost estimated Share of Search among dishwashing liquid brands in New Zealand, from 15.4% to 14.2%.

How is Palmolive measured?

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Palmolive’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.

10 branded search terms

  • dishwashing liquid palmolive
  • palmolive
  • palmolive body wash
  • palmolive dish soap
  • palmolive hand wash
  • palmolive near me
  • palmolive nz
  • palmolive shower gel
  • palmolive soap
  • palmolive washing up liquid

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