How popular isRhinocort?
In September 2026, people searched for Rhinocort by name about 60 times in New Zealand, a 50% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.63% of all New Zealand nasal spray brand searches, placing Rhinocort fourth out of four brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about nasal spray brands, Rhinocort did not appear in any of the answers.
Rhinocort is the fourth most searched of 4 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
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, Rhinocort 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.
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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 Rhinocort?
Share of searches by month for Sudafed, Otrivin, Fess, Rhinocort. 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.
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3 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Rhinocort changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Rhinocort in New Zealand rose from 40 to 60.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rhinocort’s share of searches among nasal spray brands in New Zealand peaked at 1.8% in December 2025 and was lowest at 0.5% in August 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 Rhinocort’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Rhinocort’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.
- rhinocort
- rhinocort nasal spray
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