Resene vs Wattyl:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Resene had more branded searches than Wattyl among roof paint brands in New Zealand. Resene had about 13,800 branded searches, while Wattyl had 1,500. Resene made up 57% of all roof paint brand searches we track, and Wattyl accounted for 6.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about roof paint brands, Resene appeared in all four answers and Wattyl in two. Resene was mentioned before Wattyl in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Resene, about 9 searches for every 1 for Wattyl
Who does AI mention more?
Resene, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Resene, named ahead of Wattyl in every answer
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Top roof paint brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Resene appeared in all four answers. Wattyl was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Resene was listed before Wattyl in every answer.
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which roof paint brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best roof paint brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best roof paint brand in New Zealand for a weatherproof roof?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“roof paint nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“roof paint brands”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Resene or Wattyl more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Resene and Wattyl by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all three roof paint brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Resene, Wattyl. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Resene | Dulux | Wattyl |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 66.3% | 29% | 4.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 60.4% | 33.8% | 5.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.9% | 36.8% | 6.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.1% | 33.1% | 6.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 59.9% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 61.1% | 33.5% | 5.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 61.4% | 32.9% | 5.7% |
| May 2026 | 61.2% | 34.3% | 4.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 60.9% | 34% | 5.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 60.8% | 34.1% | 5.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 58% | 37.1% | 4.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 57% | 36.7% | 6.2% |
How has the Resene and Wattyl comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Resene was ahead of Wattyl in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Resene’s share of searches among roof paint brands in New Zealand moved from 66.3% to 57%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 24.2K to 13.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Wattyl’s share of searches among roof paint brands in New Zealand moved from 4.7% to 6.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.7K to 1.5K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand roof paint brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Wattyl gained share of searches among roof paint brands in New Zealand, from 4.9% to 6.2%.
In September 2026, Resene lost share of searches among roof paint brands in New Zealand, from 58% to 57%.
How are branded searches counted?
19 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Resene’s and Wattyl’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.
Resene
10 branded search terms
- lumbersider resene
- resene
- resene botanic
- resene colour charts
- resene lunn ave
- resene richmond
- resene sale
- resene sureseal
- resene tower junction
- resene woodsman
Wattyl
9 branded search terms
- hempel wattyl
- wattyl
- wattyl aqua trim
- wattyl forestwood
- wattyl kill rust
- wattyl shops
- wattyl solagard
- wattyl solar guard
- wattyl trade centre
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