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 18.2% of all New Zealand water wipes brand searches, placing WaterWipes second out of four brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about water wipes brands, WaterWipes appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the four.
WaterWipes is the second most searched of 4 competitors and the most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
HuggiesShare of searches 69.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
WaterWipesShare of searches 18.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
PampersShare of searches 9.5%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
CurashShare of searches 2.5%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top water wipes 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 four.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
WaterWipes1st
Huggies2nd
Pampers3rd
Curash3rd
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Huggies5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
WaterWipes5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Pampers1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Curash1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about water wipes brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which water wipes brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best water wipes brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best water wipes brand in New Zealand for gentle baby cleaning?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“water wipes brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best water wipes”
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 WaterWipes compared with other New Zealand water wipes brands?
Share of searches by month for Huggies, WaterWipes, Pampers, Curash. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Huggies | WaterWipes | Pampers | Curash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 64.7% | 15% | 18.7% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 62.8% | 15.8% | 20.1% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 68.6% | 14% | 15.6% | 1.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 63.3% | 15.9% | 19.2% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 66.8% | 13.7% | 18.5% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 62.4% | 15.7% | 19.4% | 2.5% |
| May 2026 | 63.3% | 13.9% | 21% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 67.8% | 13.9% | 16.1% | 2.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 68% | 16.1% | 13.8% | 2.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 73.5% | 12.3% | 12.5% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 73.2% | 12.2% | 12.1% | 2.6% |
| Oct 2026 | 69.9% | 18.2% | 9.5% | 2.5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 69.9% | 7.3K | +21.7% | -3.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 18.2% | 1.9K | +90% | +6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.5% | 990 | 0% | -2.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.5% | 260 | +23.8% | -0.1 points |
1.
Huggies69.9%
Held 1st. 7.3K estimated branded searches, +21.7% vs prior month. Share -3.3 points.
18.2%
Held 2nd. 1.9K estimated branded searches, +90% vs prior month. Share +6 points.
3.
Pampers9.5%
Held 3rd. 990 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.6 points.
4.
Curash2.5%
Held 4th. 260 estimated branded searches, +23.8% vs prior month. Share -0.1 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?
4 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 water wipes brands in New Zealand increased from 15% to 18.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, WaterWipes’ share of searches among water wipes brands in New Zealand peaked at 18.2% in October 2026 and was lowest at 12.2% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, WaterWipes rose from 3rd to 2nd among water wipes brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand water wipes brands in October 2026?
4 changes

In October 2026, WaterWipes gained share of searches among water wipes brands in New Zealand, from 12.2% to 18.2%.

In October 2026, Huggies lost share of searches among water wipes brands in New Zealand, from 73.2% to 69.9%.

In October 2026, Pampers lost share of searches among water wipes brands in New Zealand, from 12.1% to 9.5%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Curash in New Zealand rose 188.9% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 260 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% | Shown above |
| Baby wipe brands | 2nd of 5 | 36.6% | Show ranking |

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