Ajax vs Sunlight:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Sunlight had more branded searches than Ajax among dishwashing liquid brands in New Zealand. Sunlight had about 290 branded searches, while Ajax had 10. Sunlight made up 12% of all dishwashing liquid brand searches we track, and Ajax accounted for 0.41%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about dishwashing liquid brands, neither Ajax nor Sunlight appeared in any of the four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Sunlight, about 29 searches for every 1 for Ajax
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 0 of 4 answers.
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Top dishwashing liquid brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, neither Ajax nor Sunlight 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Palmolive4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Earthwise3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Morning Fresh3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Fairy1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Sunlight0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Ajax0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about dishwashing liquid brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which dishwashing liquid brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best dishwashing liquid brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best dishwashing liquid brand in New Zealand for washing up?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best dishwashing liquid”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dish soap nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Ajax or Sunlight more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Ajax and Sunlight by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six dishwashing liquid brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Sunlight, Ajax. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Palmolive | Earthwise | Morning Fresh | Sunlight | Fairy | Ajax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49.3% | 24.9% | 7% | 13.9% | 4.5% | 0.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.1% | 25.3% | 8% | 16.1% | 2.9% | 0.57% |
| Dec 2025 | 50.6% | 18.5% | 8.6% | 17.3% | 4.3% | 0.62% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.7% | 19.6% | 11.1% | 15.3% | 4.8% | 0.53% |
| Feb 2026 | 46% | 21.5% | 10.4% | 14.7% | 6.7% | 0.61% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.2% | 18.4% | 12.9% | 13.4% | 4.5% | 0.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 51% | 18.7% | 13.1% | 12.1% | 4.5% | 0.51% |
| May 2026 | 49% | 17.6% | 18.6% | 11% | 3.3% | 0.48% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.5% | 17% | 15.1% | 13.7% | 3.3% | 0.47% |
| Jul 2026 | 51% | 15.4% | 12.6% | 13.8% | 6.7% | 0.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.7% | 18% | 12.5% | 10.9% | 3.5% | 0.39% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.7% | 18.2% | 13.2% | 12% | 4.5% | 0.41% |
How has the Ajax and Sunlight comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Sunlight was ahead of Ajax in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ajax’s share of searches among dishwashing liquid brands in New Zealand moved from 0.5% to 0.41%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sunlight’s share of searches among dishwashing liquid brands in New Zealand moved from 13.9% to 12%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 280 to 290.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand dishwashing liquid brands in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Sunlight gained share of searches among dishwashing liquid brands in New Zealand, from 10.9% to 12%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ajax’s and Sunlight’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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