Purex vs Sorbent:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Sorbent had more branded searches than Purex among toilet paper and tissue brands in New Zealand. Sorbent had about 970 branded searches, while Purex had 690. Sorbent made up 35.8% of all toilet paper and tissue brand searches we track, and Purex accounted for 25.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about toilet paper and tissue brands, Sorbent appeared in all four answers and Purex in three. Sorbent was mentioned before Purex in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Sorbent, about 41% more searches than Purex
Who does AI mention more?
Sorbent, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Sorbent, named ahead of Purex in 3 of 4 answers
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Top toilet paper and tissue brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Sorbent appeared in all four answers. Purex was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Sorbent was listed before Purex in three out of four 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.
- Sorbent4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Quilton4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Paseo4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Kleenex3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Purex3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Who Gives A Crap0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which toilet paper or tissue brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best toilet paper and tissue brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best toilet paper or tissue brand in New Zealand for family bathroom supplies?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“toilet paper brands nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best toilet paper”
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 Purex or Sorbent more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Purex and Sorbent by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six toilet paper and tissue brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Sorbent, Purex. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Sorbent | Kleenex | Purex | Quilton | Who Gives A Crap | Paseo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 31.5% | 31.5% | 23.4% | 3.6% | 8.6% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 33% | 28.2% | 24.5% | 5.9% | 7.4% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.4% | 28.9% | 26% | 5.9% | 8.3% | 1.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 35.9% | 26.8% | 22% | 5.7% | 8.1% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.7% | 31.4% | 24.6% | 5.3% | 4.2% | 0.76% |
| Apr 2026 | 30.8% | 36.7% | 22.4% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.84% |
| May 2026 | 33% | 36.6% | 19.2% | 4.5% | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 35% | 39.3% | 15.8% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 1.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.3% | 34.8% | 16.8% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 2.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.9% | 34.6% | 17.5% | 5% | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.9% | 26.1% | 29% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Oct 2026 | 35.8% | 29.9% | 25.5% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 1.5% |
How has branded search for Purex and Sorbent changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Sorbent was ahead of Purex in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Purex’s share of searches among toilet paper and tissue brands in New Zealand moved from 23.4% to 25.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 460 to 690.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Sorbent’s share of searches among toilet paper and tissue brands in New Zealand moved from 31.5% to 35.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 620 to 970.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand toilet paper and tissue brands in October 2026?
3 changes
In October 2026, Kleenex overtook Purex to rank 2nd among toilet paper and tissue brands in New Zealand, with 29.9% of the searches.
In October 2026, Purex lost share of searches among toilet paper and tissue brands in New Zealand, from 29% to 25.5%.
In October 2026, Sorbent lost share of searches among toilet paper and tissue brands in New Zealand, from 36.9% to 35.8%.
How are Purex’s and Sorbent’s branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Purex’s and Sorbent’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.
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