Pool pump brands in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
Davey and Pentair share the highest share of searches among pool pump brands in New Zealand, at 31.8% in September 2026. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Davey was mentioned most often, in four of the five answers. Davey was recommended most often, coming first in all three responses that gave a list.
DaveyShare of searches 31.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
PentairShare of searches 31.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
ZodiacShare of searches 24.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
AstralShare of searches 7.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
HaywardShare of searches 3%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top pool pump brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Davey was mentioned most often, in four of the five answers. Davey was recommended most often, coming first in all three answers that gave a list. AstralPool was second, and Pentair was third. Zodiac, which ranked third in searches, was not mentioned at all.
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.
- Davey4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Pentair3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- AstralPool3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Hayward1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Zodiac0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Astral0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pool pump brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pool pump brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pool pump brand in New Zealand for a backyard pool?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“swimming pool pump nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pool pump nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which pool pump brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each pool pump brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six pool pump brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Davey, Pentair, Zodiac, Astral, Hayward. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Davey | Pentair | Zodiac | Astral | Hayward | AstralPool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 29.5% | 29.5% | 28.4% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 26.8% | 26.8% | 30.9% | 7.2% | 5.2% | 3.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 27.6% | 27.6% | 31.6% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.9% | 29.9% | 27.6% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 2.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 28.4% | 35.1% | 25.7% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 31.8% | 39.4% | 15.2% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.8% | 40.6% | 12.5% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| May 2026 | 31.3% | 47.8% | 9% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3% |
| Jun 2026 | 35% | 43.3% | 10% | 6.7% | 3.3% | 1.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 25.5% | 47.3% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 3.6% | 5.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.3% | 38.8% | 17.9% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3% |
| Sep 2026 | 31.8% | 31.8% | 24.2% | 7.6% | 3% | 1.5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 31.8% | 210 | 0% | +0.5 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 31.8% | 210 | -19.2% | -7 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 24.2% | 160 | +33.3% | +6.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.6% | 50 | +66.7% | +3.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3% | 20 | -33.3% | -1.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.5% | 10 | -50% | -1.5 points |
1.
Davey31.8%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 210 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
2.
Pentair31.8%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 210 estimated branded searches, -19.2% vs prior month. Share -7 points.
3.
Zodiac24.2%
Held 3rd. 160 estimated branded searches, +33.3% vs prior month. Share +6.3 points.
4.
Astral7.6%
Held 4th. 50 estimated branded searches, +66.7% vs prior month. Share +3.1 points.
5.
Hayward3%
Held 5th. 20 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
1.5%
Held 6th. 10 estimated branded searches, -50% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among pool pump brands in New Zealand?
6 brands
Davey and Pentair share the highest share of searches among pool pump brands in New Zealand, at 31.8% in September 2026.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davey | 29.5% → 31.8% | 35%Jun 2026 | 25.5%Jul 2026 | 1st |
| Pentair | 29.5% → 31.8% | 47.8%May 2026 | 26.8%Nov 2025 | 2nd |
| Zodiac | 28.4% → 24.2% | 31.6%Dec 2025 | 9%May 2026 | 3rd |
| Astral | 5.7% → 7.6% | 7.6%Sep 2026 | 4.5%May 2026 | 4th |
| Hayward | 3.4% → 3% | 5.3%Dec 2025 | 3%Sep 2026 | 6th → 5th |
| AstralPool | 3.4% → 1.5% | 5.5%Jul 2026 | 1.4%Feb 2026 | 5th → 6th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Davey’s share of searches among pool pump brands in New Zealand increased from 29.5% to 31.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pentair’s share of searches among pool pump brands in New Zealand increased from 29.5% to 31.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zodiac’s share of searches among pool pump brands in New Zealand decreased from 28.4% to 24.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Astral’s share of searches among pool pump brands in New Zealand increased from 5.7% to 7.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AstralPool’s share of searches among pool pump brands in New Zealand decreased from 3.4% to 1.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Davey’s share of searches among pool pump brands in New Zealand peaked at 35% in June 2026 and was lowest at 25.5% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pentair’s share of searches among pool pump brands in New Zealand peaked at 47.8% in May 2026 and was lowest at 26.8% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zodiac’s share of searches among pool pump brands in New Zealand peaked at 31.6% in December 2025 and was lowest at 9% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Astral’s share of searches among pool pump brands in New Zealand peaked at 7.6% in September 2026 and was lowest at 4.5% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hayward’s share of searches among pool pump brands in New Zealand peaked at 5.3% in December 2025 and was lowest at 3% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AstralPool’s share of searches among pool pump brands in New Zealand peaked at 5.5% in July 2026 and was lowest at 1.4% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hayward rose from 6th to 5th among pool pump brands in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, AstralPool fell from 5th to 6th among pool pump brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand pool pump brands in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Zodiac gained share of searches among pool pump brands in New Zealand, from 17.9% to 24.2%.
In September 2026, Astral gained share of searches among pool pump brands in New Zealand, from 4.5% to 7.6%.
In September 2026, Pentair lost share of searches among pool pump brands in New Zealand, from 38.8% to 31.8%.
In September 2026, AstralPool lost share of searches among pool pump brands in New Zealand, from 3% to 1.5%.
In September 2026, Hayward lost share of searches among pool pump brands in New Zealand, from 4.5% to 3%.
In September 2026, Davey rose from 2nd to 1st among pool pump brands in New Zealand.
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