BISSELL vs Dyson:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Dyson had more branded searches than BISSELL among bagless canister vacuum brands in New Zealand. Dyson had about 27,800 branded searches, while BISSELL had 4,260. Dyson made up 79.3% of all bagless canister vacuum brand searches we track, and BISSELL accounted for 12.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bagless canister vacuum brands, BISSELL appeared in four of the five answers and Dyson in three. Dyson was mentioned before BISSELL in three out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Dyson, about 7 searches for every 1 for BISSELL
Who does AI mention more?
BISSELL, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Dyson in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Dyson, named ahead of BISSELL in 3 of 5 answers
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Top bagless canister vacuum brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, BISSELL was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Dyson was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Dyson was listed before BISSELL in three out of five answers.
Most recommended by AI
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which bagless canister vacuum brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best bagless canister vacuum brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best bagless canister vacuum brand in New Zealand for hard floors?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best bagless canister vacuum”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bagless vacuum 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.
Is BISSELL or Dyson more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for BISSELL and Dyson by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four bagless canister vacuum brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Dyson, BISSELL. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Dyson | BISSELL | Miele | Shark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 78% | 12.8% | 9% | 0.22% |
| Nov 2025 | 83% | 9.1% | 7.8% | 0.13% |
| Dec 2025 | 84% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 76% | 14.2% | 9.5% | 0.31% |
| Feb 2026 | 74.6% | 13.3% | 11.7% | 0.37% |
| Mar 2026 | 75% | 12.5% | 12.1% | 0.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 75.9% | 12.9% | 10.8% | 0.41% |
| May 2026 | 74.8% | 12.6% | 11.9% | 0.69% |
| Jun 2026 | 75.2% | 12.9% | 11.4% | 0.57% |
| Jul 2026 | 76.9% | 13.9% | 8.8% | 0.53% |
| Aug 2026 | 76% | 14.8% | 8.8% | 0.44% |
| Sep 2026 | 79.3% | 12.2% | 8% | 0.6% |
How has the BISSELL and Dyson comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Dyson was ahead of BISSELL in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BISSELL’s share of searches among bagless canister vacuum brands in New Zealand moved from 12.8% to 12.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.1K to 4.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dyson’s share of searches among bagless canister vacuum brands in New Zealand moved from 78% to 79.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 24.9K to 27.8K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand bagless canister vacuum brands in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Dyson gained share of searches among bagless canister vacuum brands in New Zealand, from 76% to 79.3%.

In September 2026, BISSELL lost share of searches among bagless canister vacuum brands in New Zealand, from 14.8% to 12.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BISSELL’s and Dyson’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.
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