Pool cleaner brands in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Dolphin was the most searched pool cleaner brand in New Zealand, accounting for 42.2% of all searches among the four brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Dolphin showed up in every answer. Dolphin was recommended most often, coming first in three out of four responses.
DolphinShare of searches 42.2%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
ZodiacShare of searches 35.6%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd- MaytronicsShare of searches 17.8%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
HaywardShare of searches 4.4%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top pool cleaner brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Dolphin appeared every time. Dolphin was recommended most often, coming first in three out of four answers. Maytronics was second, and Zodiac was third.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Dolphin1st
- Maytronics2nd
- Zodiac3rd
- Hayward4th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Dolphin4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Zodiac3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Maytronics3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Hayward3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pool cleaner brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pool cleaner brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pool cleaner brand in New Zealand for a backyard pool?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best pool cleaner”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“robot pool cleaner nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which pool cleaner brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each pool cleaner brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four pool cleaner brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Dolphin, Zodiac, Maytronics, Hayward. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Dolphin | Zodiac | Maytronics | Hayward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.6% | 38.5% | 12.3% | 4.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.2% | 35.7% | 7.1% | 6% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.3% | 33.8% | 11.3% | 5.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 46% | 38.1% | 9.5% | 6.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.6% | 39.6% | 14.6% | 6.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.4% | 27% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.2% | 30.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| May 2026 | 45.5% | 27.3% | 13.6% | 13.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.1% | 31.6% | 15.8% | 10.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 40% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.4% | 33.3% | 13.9% | 8.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.2% | 35.6% | 17.8% | 4.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 42.2% | 190 | +18.8% | -2.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 35.6% | 160 | +33.3% | +2.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.8% | 80 | +60% | +3.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.4% | 20 | -33.3% | -3.9 points |
1.
Dolphin42.2%
Held 1st. 190 estimated branded searches, +18.8% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
2.
Zodiac35.6%
Held 2nd. 160 estimated branded searches, +33.3% vs prior month. Share +2.2 points.
17.8%
Held 3rd. 80 estimated branded searches, +60% vs prior month. Share +3.9 points.
4.
Hayward4.4%
Held 4th. 20 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -3.9 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among pool cleaner brands in New Zealand?
4 brands
In September 2026, Dolphin was the most searched among pool cleaner brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 190 branded searches, 42.2% of all searches for the four we track. Zodiac is in 2nd place, 6.7 percentage points behind at 35.6%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphin | 44.6% → 42.2% | 51.4%Mar 2026 | 39.6%Feb 2026 | 1st |
| Zodiac | 38.5% → 35.6% | 39.6%Feb 2026 | 27%Mar 2026 | 2nd |
| Maytronics | 12.3% → 17.8% | 20%Jul 2026 | 7.1%Nov 2025 | 3rd |
| Hayward | 4.6% → 4.4% | 13.6%May 2026 | 4.4%Sep 2026 | 4th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dolphin’s share of searches among pool cleaner brands in New Zealand decreased from 44.6% to 42.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zodiac’s share of searches among pool cleaner brands in New Zealand decreased from 38.5% to 35.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Maytronics’ share of searches among pool cleaner brands in New Zealand increased from 12.3% to 17.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dolphin’s share of searches among pool cleaner brands in New Zealand peaked at 51.4% in March 2026 and was lowest at 39.6% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zodiac’s share of searches among pool cleaner brands in New Zealand peaked at 39.6% in February 2026 and was lowest at 27% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Maytronics’ share of searches among pool cleaner brands in New Zealand peaked at 20% in July 2026 and was lowest at 7.1% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hayward’s share of searches among pool cleaner brands in New Zealand peaked at 13.6% in May 2026 and was lowest at 4.4% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hayward held steady: its share of searches among pool cleaner brands in New Zealand moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand pool cleaner brands in September 2026?
4 changes
In September 2026, Maytronics gained share of searches among pool cleaner brands in New Zealand, from 13.9% to 17.8%.
In September 2026, Zodiac gained share of searches among pool cleaner brands in New Zealand, from 33.3% to 35.6%.
In September 2026, Hayward lost share of searches among pool cleaner brands in New Zealand, from 8.3% to 4.4%.
In September 2026, Dolphin lost share of searches among pool cleaner brands in New Zealand, from 44.4% to 42.2%.
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