Gatorade vs Powerade:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Powerade had more branded searches than Gatorade among electrolyte drink brands in New Zealand. Powerade had about 6,320 branded searches, while Gatorade had 2,100. Powerade made up 20.5% of all electrolyte drink brand searches we track, and Gatorade accounted for 6.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about electrolyte drink brands, Powerade appeared in three of the four answers and Gatorade in none.
Who do people search for more?
Powerade, about 3 searches for every 1 for Gatorade
Who does AI mention more?
Powerade, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Gatorade in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Powerade, the only one of the two named
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Top electrolyte drink brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Powerade was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Gatorade 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.
- Powerade3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Hydralyte2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Pure Sports Nutrition2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Musashi1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Horleys1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
LMNT1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Gatorade0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Nuun0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which electrolyte drink brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best electrolyte drink brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best electrolyte drink brand in New Zealand for sport recovery?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best electrolyte drink”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sports drink nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Gatorade or Powerade more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Gatorade and Powerade by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight electrolyte drink brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Powerade, Gatorade. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Musashi | Powerade | Hydralyte | Pure Sports Nutrition | Gatorade | Horleys | LMNT | Nuun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 46.3% | 18.1% | 14.6% | 9% | 7.5% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.1% | 17.2% | 17.3% | 8.5% | 8.8% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 0.14% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.6% | 15.9% | 16.3% | 9.4% | 7.9% | 3% | 2.7% | 0.17% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.2% | 17.7% | 14.5% | 9.1% | 8.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.12% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.6% | 17.3% | 14.5% | 10% | 8.5% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 46% | 16.5% | 14% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 2.2% | 2.1% | 0.14% |
| May 2026 | 47.2% | 20.4% | 12% | 7.3% | 8.8% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.12% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.2% | 21% | 13.1% | 7.1% | 7.9% | 1.9% | 1.8% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.1% | 19.1% | 17% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% | 0.09% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.4% | 21.8% | 17.4% | 7.4% | 9.7% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.8% | 18.9% | 17.2% | 9.1% | 8% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.07% |
| Oct 2026 | 43.3% | 20.5% | 18.1% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.06% |
How has branded search for Gatorade and Powerade changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Powerade was ahead of Gatorade in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Gatorade’s share of searches among electrolyte drink brands in New Zealand moved from 7.5% to 6.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 2.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Powerade’s share of searches among electrolyte drink brands in New Zealand moved from 18.1% to 20.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.5K to 6.3K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand electrolyte drink brands in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Powerade gained share of searches among electrolyte drink brands in New Zealand, from 18.9% to 20.5%.
In October 2026, Gatorade lost share of searches among electrolyte drink brands in New Zealand, from 8% to 6.8%.
How are Gatorade’s and Powerade’s branded searches counted?
13 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Gatorade’s and Powerade’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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