How popular isWaterWipes?
In October 2026, people searched for WaterWipes by name about 3,800 times in New Zealand, an 115.9% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 36.6% of all New Zealand baby wipe brand searches, placing WaterWipes second out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about baby wipe brands, WaterWipes appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the five.
WaterWipes is the second most searched of 5 competitors and the most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Huggies WipesShare of searches 49.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
WaterWipesShare of searches 36.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
PampersShare of searches 8.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
CurashShare of searches 3.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Rascal + FriendsShare of searches 1.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top baby wipe brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, WaterWipes appeared in all five answers. WaterWipes is the most recommended of the five.
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.
WaterWipes5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Huggies Wipes2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Curash2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pampers0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Rascal + Friends0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about baby wipe brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which baby wipe brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best baby wipe brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best baby wipe brand in New Zealand for gentle cleanups?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“water wipes nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“baby wipe brands nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
How often do people search for WaterWipes compared with other New Zealand baby wipe brands?
Share of searches by month for Huggies Wipes, WaterWipes, Pampers, Curash. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Huggies Wipes | WaterWipes | Pampers | Curash | Rascal + Friends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 41% | 31.8% | 18.4% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.9% | 32.4% | 18.8% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.9% | 29.7% | 15.2% | 3% | 4.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.4% | 32.7% | 17.4% | 3% | 3.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.2% | 29.4% | 16% | 2.3% | 4% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.4% | 32.6% | 17.2% | 3.3% | 4.4% |
| May 2026 | 47.7% | 28.3% | 18% | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.1% | 29.9% | 13.8% | 3.2% | 4.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.6% | 32.1% | 10.4% | 3% | 3% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.2% | 27.1% | 10.6% | 3.1% | 3% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.1% | 26.3% | 11.7% | 3.9% | 3% |
| Oct 2026 | 49.3% | 36.6% | 8.6% | 3.6% | 1.9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 49.3% | 5.1K | +22.2% | -5.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 36.6% | 3.8K | +90% | +10.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8.6% | 890 | 0% | -3.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.6% | 370 | +23.3% | -0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.9% | 200 | -13% | -1.1 points |
49.3%
Held 1st. 5.1K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share -5.7 points.
36.6%
Held 2nd. 3.8K estimated branded searches, +90% vs prior month. Share +10.3 points.
3.
Pampers8.6%
Held 3rd. 890 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3.1 points.
4.
Curash3.6%
Held 4th. 370 estimated branded searches, +23.3% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
1.9%
Held 5th. 200 estimated branded searches, -13% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
Compare popularity between WaterWipes and its closest rivals
Every comparison with WaterWipes
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for WaterWipes changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for WaterWipes in New Zealand rose from 1.8K to 3.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, WaterWipes’ share of searches among baby wipe brands in New Zealand increased from 31.8% to 36.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, WaterWipes’ share of searches among baby wipe brands in New Zealand peaked at 36.6% in October 2026 and was lowest at 26.3% in September 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand baby wipe brands in October 2026?
5 changes

In October 2026, WaterWipes gained share of searches among baby wipe brands in New Zealand, from 26.3% to 36.6%.

In October 2026, Huggies Wipes lost share of searches among baby wipe brands in New Zealand, from 55.1% to 49.3%.

In October 2026, Pampers lost share of searches among baby wipe brands in New Zealand, from 11.7% to 8.6%.

In October 2026, Rascal + Friends lost share of searches among baby wipe brands in New Zealand, from 3% to 1.9%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Curash in New Zealand rose 131.3% over 12 measured months, from 160 to 370 in October 2026.
How are WaterWipes’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using WaterWipes’ 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.
- waterwipes
- waterwipes wipes
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Where does WaterWipes compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water wipes brands | 2nd of 4 | 18.2% | Show ranking |
| Baby wipe brands | 2nd of 5 | 36.6% | Shown above |

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