Palmolive vs Sunlight:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Palmolive had more branded searches than Sunlight among dishwashing liquid brands in New Zealand. Palmolive had about 1,250 branded searches, while Sunlight had 290. Palmolive made up 51.7% of all dishwashing liquid brand searches we track, and Sunlight accounted for 12%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about dishwashing liquid brands, Palmolive appeared in all four answers and Sunlight in none.
Who do people search for more?
Palmolive, about 4 searches for every 1 for Sunlight
Who does AI mention more?
Palmolive, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Palmolive, the only one of the two named
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Top dishwashing liquid brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Palmolive appeared in all four answers. Sunlight did not appear in any of the four answers.
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.
- Palmolive4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Earthwise3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Morning Fresh3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Fairy1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Sunlight0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Ajax0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which dishwashing liquid brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best dishwashing liquid brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best dishwashing liquid brand in New Zealand for washing up?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best dishwashing liquid”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dish soap nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Palmolive or Sunlight more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Palmolive and Sunlight by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six dishwashing liquid brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Palmolive, Sunlight. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Palmolive | Earthwise | Morning Fresh | Sunlight | Fairy | Ajax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49.3% | 24.9% | 7% | 13.9% | 4.5% | 0.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.1% | 25.3% | 8% | 16.1% | 2.9% | 0.57% |
| Dec 2025 | 50.6% | 18.5% | 8.6% | 17.3% | 4.3% | 0.62% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.7% | 19.6% | 11.1% | 15.3% | 4.8% | 0.53% |
| Feb 2026 | 46% | 21.5% | 10.4% | 14.7% | 6.7% | 0.61% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.2% | 18.4% | 12.9% | 13.4% | 4.5% | 0.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 51% | 18.7% | 13.1% | 12.1% | 4.5% | 0.51% |
| May 2026 | 49% | 17.6% | 18.6% | 11% | 3.3% | 0.48% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.5% | 17% | 15.1% | 13.7% | 3.3% | 0.47% |
| Jul 2026 | 51% | 15.4% | 12.6% | 13.8% | 6.7% | 0.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.7% | 18% | 12.5% | 10.9% | 3.5% | 0.39% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.7% | 18.2% | 13.2% | 12% | 4.5% | 0.41% |
How has the Palmolive and Sunlight comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Palmolive was ahead of Sunlight in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Palmolive’s share of searches among dishwashing liquid brands in New Zealand moved from 49.3% to 51.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 990 to 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sunlight’s share of searches among dishwashing liquid brands in New Zealand moved from 13.9% to 12%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 280 to 290.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand dishwashing liquid brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Sunlight gained share of searches among dishwashing liquid brands in New Zealand, from 10.9% to 12%.
In September 2026, Palmolive lost share of searches among dishwashing liquid brands in New Zealand, from 54.7% to 51.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Palmolive’s and Sunlight’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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