Dolphin vs Hayward:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Dolphin had more branded searches than Hayward among pool cleaner brands in New Zealand. Dolphin had about 190 branded searches, while Hayward had 20. Dolphin made up 42.2% of all pool cleaner brand searches we track, and Hayward accounted for 4.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pool cleaner brands, Dolphin appeared in all four answers and Hayward in three. Dolphin was mentioned before Hayward in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Dolphin, about 10 searches for every 1 for Hayward
Who does AI mention more?
Dolphin, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Dolphin, named ahead of Hayward in every answer
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Top pool cleaner brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Dolphin appeared in all four answers. Hayward was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Dolphin was listed before Hayward in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Dolphin1st
- Maytronics2nd
Zodiac3rd
Hayward4th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Dolphin4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Zodiac3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Maytronics3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Hayward3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about pool cleaner brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pool cleaner brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pool cleaner brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pool cleaner brand in New Zealand for a backyard pool?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best pool cleaner”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“robot pool cleaner nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Dolphin or Hayward more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Dolphin and Hayward by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four pool cleaner brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Dolphin, Hayward. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Dolphin | Zodiac | Maytronics | Hayward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.6% | 38.5% | 12.3% | 4.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.2% | 35.7% | 7.1% | 6% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.3% | 33.8% | 11.3% | 5.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 46% | 38.1% | 9.5% | 6.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.6% | 39.6% | 14.6% | 6.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.4% | 27% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.2% | 30.8% | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| May 2026 | 45.5% | 27.3% | 13.6% | 13.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.1% | 31.6% | 15.8% | 10.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 40% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.4% | 33.3% | 13.9% | 8.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.2% | 35.6% | 17.8% | 4.4% |
How has the Dolphin and Hayward comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Dolphin was ahead of Hayward in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dolphin’s share of searches among pool cleaner brands in New Zealand moved from 44.6% to 42.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 290 to 190.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hayward’s share of searches among pool cleaner brands in New Zealand moved from 4.6% to 4.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 20.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand pool cleaner brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Hayward lost share of searches among pool cleaner brands in New Zealand, from 8.3% to 4.4%.
In September 2026, Dolphin lost share of searches among pool cleaner brands in New Zealand, from 44.4% to 42.2%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dolphin’s and Hayward’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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