Rain Bird vs RX Plastics:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, RX Plastics had more branded searches than Rain Bird among irrigation brands in New Zealand. RX Plastics had about 720 branded searches, while Rain Bird had 50. RX Plastics made up 75.8% of all irrigation brand searches we track, and Rain Bird accounted for 5.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about irrigation brands, Rain Bird appeared in two of the five answers and RX Plastics in none.
Who do people search for more?
RX Plastics, about 14 searches for every 1 for Rain Bird
Who does AI mention more?
Rain Bird, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, RX Plastics in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Rain Bird, the only one of the two named
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Top irrigation brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Rain Bird was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. RX Plastics did not appear in any of the five 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.
Netafim4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hunter Irrigation2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Rain Bird2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- RX Plastics0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which irrigation brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best irrigation brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best irrigation brand in New Zealand for a farm?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“farm irrigation system”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“drip irrigation 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 21, 2026.
Is Rain Bird or RX Plastics more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Rain Bird and RX Plastics by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four irrigation brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for RX Plastics, Rain Bird. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | RX Plastics | Hunter Irrigation | Netafim | Rain Bird |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 69.9% | 16.5% | 6.8% | 6.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 69.3% | 16.5% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.2% | 22.8% | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 70.6% | 13.7% | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 75.8% | 9.5% | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 79.3% | 8.1% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 79.1% | 7.7% | 5.5% | 7.7% |
| May 2026 | 81.8% | 8% | 5.7% | 4.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 84.6% | 3.8% | 8.7% | 2.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 85.7% | 3.6% | 6% | 4.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 79.1% | 5.5% | 7.7% | 7.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 75.8% | 9.5% | 9.5% | 5.3% |
How has the Rain Bird and RX Plastics comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- RX Plastics was ahead of Rain Bird in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rain Bird’s share of searches among irrigation brands in New Zealand moved from 6.8% to 5.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 70 to 50.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, RX Plastics’ share of searches among irrigation brands in New Zealand moved from 69.9% to 75.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 720.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand irrigation brands in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Hunter Irrigation overtook Netafim and Rain Bird to rank 2nd among irrigation brands in New Zealand, with 9.5% of the searches.
In September 2026, RX Plastics lost share of searches among irrigation brands in New Zealand, from 79.1% to 75.8%.
In September 2026, Rain Bird lost share of searches among irrigation brands in New Zealand, from 7.7% to 5.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Rain Bird’s and RX Plastics’ 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.
Rain Bird
1 branded search term
- rain bird
RX Plastics
1 branded search term
- rx plastics
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