Castrol vs Shell Helix:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?

Name: Castrol vs Shell Helix: Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
Creator: Brandwave
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In August 2026, Castrol had more branded searches than Shell Helix among motor oil brands in New Zealand. Castrol was estimated to have 4.8K branded searches compared to Shell Helix’s 150, and held a 33.7% Share of Search versus Shell Helix’s 1.1%.

Share of Search among motor oil brands in New Zealand in August 2026Which is more popular in search, Castrol or Shell Helix?

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Which is more popular in search, Castrol or Shell Helix?

Compare the engine oil brands New Zealand drivers and workshops use. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

Castrol and Shell Helix among motor oil brands in New Zealand, by month

Month	Penrite	Castrol	Valvoline	Mobil 1	Nulon	Shell Helix
Oct 2025	47.1%	31.1%	10.3%	4.9%	5.8%	0.77%
Nov 2025	41.2%	34.9%	11.7%	5.8%	5.3%	1.1%
Dec 2025	43.7%	34.3%	11.2%	5.1%	4.5%	1.2%
Jan 2026	42.5%	34.2%	11.5%	4.9%	5.4%	1.5%
Feb 2026	40.6%	33.1%	12.7%	7.9%	4.5%	1.1%
Mar 2026	37.5%	34.5%	12.3%	11%	3.5%	1.2%
Apr 2026	44.8%	29.8%	11.6%	9.8%	3.2%	0.96%
May 2026	37.1%	30.9%	10.7%	16.2%	4.2%	0.94%
Jun 2026	35.1%	32.4%	10.6%	17.5%	3.3%	0.98%
Jul 2026	39.6%	32.3%	10.7%	11.2%	5.2%	0.98%
Aug 2026	43%	33.7%	10.2%	7.1%	5%	1.1%
Sep 2026	—	—	—	—	—	—

How has the Castrol and Shell Helix comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

Castrol was ahead of Shell Helix in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Castrol’s estimated Share of Search among motor oil brands in New Zealand moved from 31.1% to 33.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4K to 4.8K.
Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Shell Helix’s estimated Share of Search among motor oil brands in New Zealand moved from 0.77% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 100 to 150.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand motor oil brands in August 2026?

2 changes

In August 2026, Castrol gained estimated Share of Search among motor oil brands in New Zealand, from 32.3% to 33.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Shell Helix in New Zealand rose 50% over 11 measured months, from 100 to 150 in August 2026.

How each brand is measured

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Castrol’s and Shell Helix’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.