CATLINK vs PETKIT:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, PETKIT had more branded searches than CATLINK among automatic cat litter box brands in New Zealand. PETKIT had about 330 branded searches, while CATLINK had 50. PETKIT made up 55.9% 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, PETKIT appeared in four of the five answers and CATLINK in two. PETKIT was mentioned before CATLINK in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
PETKIT, about 7 searches for every 1 for CATLINK
Who does AI mention more?
PETKIT, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, CATLINK in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
PETKIT, named ahead of CATLINK in every answer
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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, PETKIT was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one 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. PETKIT was listed before CATLINK in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- PETKIT1st
Litter-Robot2nd
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?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best automatic cat litter box brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best automatic cat litter box brand in New Zealand for low maintenance cats?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“automatic cat litter box”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“self cleaning litter box”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is CATLINK or PETKIT more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for CATLINK and PETKIT 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.
Share of searches by month for PETKIT, CATLINK. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | PETKIT | Litter-Robot | CATLINK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 63% | 25.9% | 11.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 61.1% | 29.2% | 9.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.6% | 41.3% | 11.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.6% | 31.5% | 13% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.7% | 36.2% | 12.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.7% | 32.1% | 13.2% |
| May 2026 | 55.6% | 31.5% | 13% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.2% | 36.1% | 9.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.4% | 36.1% | 12.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.2% | 31.3% | 13.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 54.1% | 34.4% | 11.5% |
| Oct 2026 | 55.9% | 35.6% | 8.5% |
How has branded search for CATLINK and PETKIT changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- PETKIT was ahead of CATLINK in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, CATLINK’s share of searches among automatic cat litter box brands in New Zealand moved from 11.1% to 8.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90 to 50.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, PETKIT’s share of searches among automatic cat litter box brands in New Zealand moved from 63% to 55.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 510 to 330.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand automatic cat litter box brands in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, PETKIT gained share of searches among automatic cat litter box brands in New Zealand, from 54.1% to 55.9%.
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 PETKIT’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CATLINK’s and PETKIT’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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