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CATLINK vs Litter-Robot:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In October 2026, Litter-Robot had more branded searches than CATLINK among automatic cat litter box brands in New Zealand. Litter-Robot had about 210 branded searches, while CATLINK had 50. Litter-Robot made up 35.6% of all automatic cat litter box brand searches we track, and CATLINK accounted for 8.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about automatic cat litter box brands, Litter-Robot appeared in three of the five answers and CATLINK in two. Litter-Robot was mentioned before CATLINK in two out of three answers.

Among automatic cat litter box brands in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

Litter-Robot, about 4 searches for every 1 for CATLINK

Litter-Robot 210 searchesCATLINK 50 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Litter-Robot, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, CATLINK in 2

Litter-Robot in 3 of 5CATLINK in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Litter-Robot, named ahead of CATLINK in 2 of 3 answers

Litter-Robot first in 2CATLINK first in 1

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Top automatic cat litter box brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Litter-Robot was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. CATLINK was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Litter-Robot was listed before CATLINK in two out of three answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. PETKIT1st
  2. Litter-Robot2nd
  3. CATLINK3rd

Mentioned by AI

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

  • PETKIT4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Litter-Robot3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • CATLINK2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which automatic cat litter box brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1PETKIT
    2. 2CATLINK
    3. 3Litter-Robot

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best automatic cat litter box brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Litter-Robot
    2. 2PETKIT
    3. 3CATLINK

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best automatic cat litter box brand in New Zealand for low maintenance cats?”

    1. 1PETKIT
    2. 2Litter-Robot

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “automatic cat litter box”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “self cleaning litter box”

      1. 1PETKIT

    Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

    Is CATLINK or Litter-Robot more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for CATLINK and Litter-Robot by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all three automatic cat litter box brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

    CATLINK and Litter-Robot among automatic cat litter box brands in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for Litter-Robot, CATLINK. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthPETKITLitter-RobotCATLINK
    Nov 202563%25.9%11.1%
    Dec 202561.1%29.2%9.7%
    Jan 202647.6%41.3%11.1%
    Feb 202655.6%31.5%13%
    Mar 202651.7%36.2%12.1%
    Apr 202654.7%32.1%13.2%
    May 202655.6%31.5%13%
    Jun 202654.2%36.1%9.7%
    Jul 202651.4%36.1%12.5%
    Aug 202655.2%31.3%13.4%
    Sep 202654.1%34.4%11.5%
    Oct 202655.9%35.6%8.5%

    How has branded search for CATLINK and Litter-Robot changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

    3 findings

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand automatic cat litter box brands in October 2026?

    2 changes

    1. In October 2026, Litter-Robot gained share of searches among automatic cat litter box brands in New Zealand, from 34.4% to 35.6%.

    2. In October 2026, CATLINK lost share of searches among automatic cat litter box brands in New Zealand, from 11.5% to 8.5%.

    How are CATLINK’s and Litter-Robot’s branded searches counted?

    2 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CATLINK’s and Litter-Robot’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.

    CATLINK

    1 branded search term

    • catlink

    Litter-Robot

    1 branded search term

    • litter robot

    How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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