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Litter-Robot vs PETKIT:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In October 2026, PETKIT had more branded searches than Litter-Robot among automatic cat litter box brands in New Zealand. PETKIT had about 330 branded searches, while Litter-Robot had 210. PETKIT made up 55.9% of all automatic cat litter box brand searches we track, and Litter-Robot accounted for 35.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about automatic cat litter box brands, PETKIT appeared in four of the five answers and Litter-Robot in three. PETKIT was mentioned before Litter-Robot in two out of three answers.

Among automatic cat litter box brands in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

PETKIT, about 57% more searches than Litter-Robot

PETKIT 330 searchesLitter-Robot 210 searches

Who does AI mention more?

PETKIT, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Litter-Robot in 3

PETKIT in 4 of 5Litter-Robot in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

PETKIT, named ahead of Litter-Robot in 2 of 3 answers

PETKIT first in 2Litter-Robot first in 1

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Top automatic cat litter box brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, PETKIT was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Litter-Robot was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. PETKIT was listed before Litter-Robot in two out of three answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. PETKIT1st
  2. Litter-Robot2nd
  3. CATLINK3rd

Mentioned by AI

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

  • PETKIT4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Litter-Robot3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • CATLINK2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which automatic cat litter box brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1PETKIT
    2. 2CATLINK
    3. 3Litter-Robot

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best automatic cat litter box brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Litter-Robot
    2. 2PETKIT
    3. 3CATLINK

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best automatic cat litter box brand in New Zealand for low maintenance cats?”

    1. 1PETKIT
    2. 2Litter-Robot

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “automatic cat litter box”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “self cleaning litter box”

      1. 1PETKIT

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

    Is Litter-Robot or PETKIT more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for Litter-Robot and PETKIT by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all three automatic cat litter box brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

    Litter-Robot and PETKIT among automatic cat litter box brands in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for PETKIT, Litter-Robot. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthPETKITLitter-RobotCATLINK
    Nov 202563%25.9%11.1%
    Dec 202561.1%29.2%9.7%
    Jan 202647.6%41.3%11.1%
    Feb 202655.6%31.5%13%
    Mar 202651.7%36.2%12.1%
    Apr 202654.7%32.1%13.2%
    May 202655.6%31.5%13%
    Jun 202654.2%36.1%9.7%
    Jul 202651.4%36.1%12.5%
    Aug 202655.2%31.3%13.4%
    Sep 202654.1%34.4%11.5%
    Oct 202655.9%35.6%8.5%

    How has branded search for Litter-Robot and PETKIT changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

    3 findings

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand automatic cat litter box brands in October 2026?

    2 changes

    1. In October 2026, PETKIT gained share of searches among automatic cat litter box brands in New Zealand, from 54.1% to 55.9%.

    2. In October 2026, Litter-Robot gained share of searches among automatic cat litter box brands in New Zealand, from 34.4% to 35.6%.

    How are Litter-Robot’s and PETKIT’s branded searches counted?

    3 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Litter-Robot’s and PETKIT’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

    Litter-Robot

    1 branded search term

    • litter robot

    PETKIT

    2 branded search terms

    • petkit
    • petkit litter box

    How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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