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First Alert vs Kidde:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Kidde had more branded searches than First Alert among smoke alarm brands in New Zealand. Kidde had about 80 branded searches, while First Alert had 10. Kidde made up 8.2% of all smoke alarm brand searches we track, and First Alert accounted for 1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about smoke alarm brands, neither First Alert nor Kidde appeared in any of the four answers.

Among smoke alarm brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Kidde, about 8 searches for every 1 for First Alert

Kidde 80 searchesFirst Alert 10 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 0 of 4 answers.

First Alert in 0 of 4Kidde in 0 of 4

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Top smoke alarm brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, neither First Alert nor Kidde showed up in any of the four answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Cavius1st
  2. Quell2nd
  3. Kidde–
  4. First Alert–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Cavius3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Quell2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Kidde0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • First Alert0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which smoke alarm brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Cavius

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best smoke alarm brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Cavius
    2. 2Quell

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best smoke alarm brand in New Zealand for home safety?”

    1. 1Cavius
    2. 2Quell

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “smoke alarm nz”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “battery smoke alarm”

      Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

    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 First Alert or Kidde more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for First Alert and Kidde by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four smoke alarm brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

    First Alert and Kidde among smoke alarm brands in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for Kidde, First Alert. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthCaviusKiddeFirst AlertQuell
    Oct 202588.1%9.9%2%0%
    Nov 202591.2%7.8%0.98%0%
    Dec 202593.7%5.3%1.1%0%
    Jan 202690.3%7.8%0.97%0.97%
    Feb 202691.8%7.2%1%0%
    Mar 202688.6%9.8%1.6%0%
    Apr 202668.8%30.1%0.57%0.57%
    May 202662.3%36.6%1.1%0%
    Jun 202684.5%14.7%0.78%0%
    Jul 202693.3%5.9%0.74%0%
    Aug 202688.2%9.2%1.7%0.84%
    Sep 202690.8%8.2%1%0%

    How has the First Alert and Kidde comparison changed over the last 12 months?

    3 findings
    • Kidde was ahead of First Alert in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, First Alert’s share of searches among smoke alarm brands in New Zealand moved from 2% to 1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20 to 10.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kidde’s share of searches among smoke alarm brands in New Zealand moved from 9.9% to 8.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 100 to 80.

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand smoke alarm brands in September 2026?

    2 changes

    1. In September 2026, Kidde lost share of searches among smoke alarm brands in New Zealand, from 9.2% to 8.2%.

    2. In September 2026, First Alert lost share of searches among smoke alarm brands in New Zealand, from 1.7% to 1%.

    How are branded searches counted?

    3 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using First Alert’s and Kidde’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.

    First Alert

    1 branded search term

    • first alert

    Kidde

    2 branded search terms

    • kidde
    • kidde smoke alarm

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