How popular isWaterpik?
In October 2026, people searched for Waterpik by name about 1,600 times in New Zealand, a 15.8% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 7.1% of all New Zealand oral care brand searches, placing Waterpik sixth out of nine brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about oral care brands, Waterpik did not appear in any of the answers.
Waterpik is the sixth most searched of 9 competitors and not named in the AI answers we collected.
ColgateShare of searches 24.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
SensodyneShare of searches 21.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Philips SonicareShare of searches 19.3%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
Oral-BShare of searches 11.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
WaterpikShare of searches 7.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top oral care brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Waterpik 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.
Colgate1st
Sensodyne2nd
Oral-B3rd
Listerine4th
Grin Natural5th
Macleans6th
Philips Sonicare7th
Waterpik–
Corsodyl–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Colgate5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Sensodyne4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Oral-B4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Grin Natural2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Macleans2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Philips Sonicare1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Listerine1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Waterpik0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Corsodyl0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about oral care brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which oral care brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best oral care brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best oral care brand in New Zealand for daily oral hygiene?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“toothpaste nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mouthwash brand”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
How often do people search for Waterpik compared with other New Zealand oral care brands?
Share of searches by month for Colgate, Sensodyne, Philips Sonicare, Oral-B, Listerine, Waterpik, Grin Natural. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Colgate | Sensodyne | Philips Sonicare | Oral-B | Listerine | Waterpik | Grin Natural | Macleans | Corsodyl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 22.4% | 14.5% | 18.3% | 14% | 10.1% | 13.4% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 27.7% | 13.8% | 15.7% | 12.3% | 9.5% | 14.9% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 0.74% |
| Jan 2026 | 28% | 17% | 15.4% | 12.4% | 10.8% | 8.5% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 1% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.1% | 19.6% | 14.6% | 12% | 10.4% | 9.5% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.5% | 19.1% | 14.7% | 11.9% | 10.4% | 8% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 0.99% |
| Apr 2026 | 27.8% | 21% | 15.7% | 10.9% | 10.1% | 7.8% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| May 2026 | 27.3% | 21% | 16% | 11.1% | 10.6% | 7% | 5% | 1.3% | 0.65% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.4% | 22.1% | 16.2% | 11% | 10.7% | 7.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 0.57% |
| Jul 2026 | 25.1% | 25.9% | 17.7% | 10% | 9.8% | 5% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 25.1% | 23.5% | 18.3% | 10.2% | 10% | 6.3% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 0.53% |
| Sep 2026 | 25.5% | 21.3% | 17.5% | 12.3% | 9.3% | 6.7% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 0.67% |
| Oct 2026 | 24.4% | 21.5% | 19.3% | 11.5% | 9.5% | 7.1% | 5% | 1.2% | 0.35% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 24.4% | 5.5K | +12.2% | -1.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.5% | 4.9K | +18.5% | +0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 19.3% | 4.4K | +29.3% | +1.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.5% | 2.6K | +9.7% | -0.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 9.5% | 2.2K | +20.7% | +0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 7.1% | 1.6K | +23.1% | +0.3 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 5% | 1.1K | +9.6% | -0.4 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.2% | 280 | +27.3% | +0.1 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.35% | 80 | -38.5% | -0.3 points |
1.
Colgate24.4%
Held 1st. 5.5K estimated branded searches, +12.2% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
21.5%
Held 2nd. 4.9K estimated branded searches, +18.5% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
19.3%
Held 3rd. 4.4K estimated branded searches, +29.3% vs prior month. Share +1.8 points.
4.
Oral-B11.5%
Held 4th. 2.6K estimated branded searches, +9.7% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
9.5%
Held 5th. 2.2K estimated branded searches, +20.7% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
6.
Waterpik7.1%
Held 6th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
5%
Held 7th. 1.1K estimated branded searches, +9.6% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
8.
Macleans1.2%
Held 8th. 280 estimated branded searches, +27.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
9.
Corsodyl0.35%
Held 9th. 80 estimated branded searches, -38.5% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
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How has branded search demand for Waterpik changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Waterpik in New Zealand fell from 1.9K to 1.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Waterpik’s share of searches among oral care brands in New Zealand decreased from 13.4% to 7.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Waterpik’s share of searches among oral care brands in New Zealand peaked at 14.9% in December 2025 and was lowest at 5% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Waterpik fell from 5th to 6th among oral care brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand oral care brands in October 2026?
6 changes

In October 2026, Philips Sonicare gained share of searches among oral care brands in New Zealand, from 17.5% to 19.3%.

In October 2026, Colgate lost share of searches among oral care brands in New Zealand, from 25.5% to 24.4%.

In October 2026, Oral-B lost share of searches among oral care brands in New Zealand, from 12.3% to 11.5%.

Waterpik’s share of searches among oral care brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 5% to 7.1% in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Sensodyne in New Zealand rose 136.4% over 12 measured months, from 2.1K to 4.9K in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Grin Natural in New Zealand rose 65.2% over 12 measured months, from 690 to 1.1K in October 2026.
How are Waterpik’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Waterpik’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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Where does Waterpik compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral care brands | 6th of 9 | 7.1% | Shown above |
| Brush heads brands | 3rd of 3 | 25.2% | Show ranking |

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