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How popular isWinix?

In September 2026, people searched for Winix by name about 610 times in New Zealand, an 110.3% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 4.9% of all New Zealand air purifier brand searches, placing Winix second out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about air purifier brands, Winix appeared in four of the five answers and was the most recommended of the five.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Winix is the second most searched of 5 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. XiaomiShare of searches 92%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. WinixShare of searches 4.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  3. LevoitShare of searches 1.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. BlueairShare of searches 0.72%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  5. CowayShare of searches 0.72%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top air purifier brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Winix was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Winix is the most recommended of the five.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Winix1st
  2. Xiaomi2nd
  3. Levoit3rd
  4. Blueair4th
  5. Coway5th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Winix4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Levoit3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Xiaomi2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Blueair1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Coway1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which air purifier brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Xiaomi
    2. 2Winix
    3. 3Levoit

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best air purifier brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Winix
    2. 2Xiaomi
    3. 3Blueair
    4. 4Levoit

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best air purifier brand in New Zealand for allergies?”

    1. 1Winix
    2. 2Levoit
    3. 3Coway

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “air purifier nz”

    1. 1Winix

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “hepa air purifier”

    Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

    Which air purifier brands compete with Winix?

    Winix against air purifier brands in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for Xiaomi, Winix. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthXiaomiWinixLevoitBlueairCoway
    Oct 202594.7%2.6%1.2%0.9%0.63%
    Nov 202593.1%3.3%1.7%1.1%0.79%
    Dec 202591.4%4.6%2.3%0.87%0.87%
    Jan 202692.7%3.8%1.9%0.71%0.8%
    Feb 202689.1%3.2%4%2.4%1.2%
    Mar 202692.2%3.9%2.6%0.8%0.53%
    Apr 202689.1%4.6%4.8%0.87%0.61%
    May 202691.2%5%2.2%0.82%0.82%
    Jun 202690.4%5%2.8%1.2%0.63%
    Jul 202688.6%6.8%2.3%1.5%0.88%
    Aug 202688.8%6.6%2.8%0.95%0.78%
    Sep 202692%4.9%1.7%0.72%0.72%

    1. 1.Xiaomi

      92%

      Held 1st. 11.5K estimated branded searches, +11.3% vs prior month. Share +3.2 points.

    2. 2.Winix

      4.9%

      Held 2nd. 610 estimated branded searches, -20.8% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.

    3. 3.Levoit

      1.7%

      Held 3rd. 210 estimated branded searches, -36.4% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.

    4. 4.Blueair

      0.72%

      Held 4th. 90 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

    5. 5.Coway

      0.72%

      Held 5th. 90 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

    Compare popularity between Winix and its closest rivals

    Every comparison with Winix

    4 comparisons

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

    3 findings
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Winix in New Zealand rose from 290 to 610.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Winix’s share of searches among air purifier brands in New Zealand increased from 2.6% to 4.9%.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Winix’s share of searches among air purifier brands in New Zealand peaked at 6.8% in July 2026 and was lowest at 2.6% in October 2025.

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand air purifier brands in September 2026?

    5 changes

    1. In September 2026, Xiaomi gained share of searches among air purifier brands in New Zealand, from 88.8% to 92%.

    2. In September 2026, Winix lost share of searches among air purifier brands in New Zealand, from 6.6% to 4.9%.

    3. In September 2026, Levoit lost share of searches among air purifier brands in New Zealand, from 2.8% to 1.7%.

    4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Coway in New Zealand rose 28.6% over 12 measured months, from 70 to 90 in September 2026.

    5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Blueair in New Zealand fell 10% over 12 measured months, from 100 to 90 in September 2026.

    How are Winix’s branded searches counted?

    4 search terms

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

    • winix
    • winix air purifier
    • winix replacement filter
    • winix zero+ pro

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