Dulux vs PPG:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Dulux had more branded searches than PPG among paint brands in New Zealand. Dulux had about 11,400 branded searches, while PPG had 970. Dulux made up 30.2% of all paint brand searches we track, and PPG accounted for 2.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about paint brands, Dulux appeared in all five answers and PPG in none.
Who do people search for more?
Dulux, about 12 searches for every 1 for PPG
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Top paint brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Dulux appeared in all five answers. PPG did not appear in any of the five 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.
Resene5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Dulux5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Wattyl3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
British Paints1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Taubmans1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
PPG0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Zinsser0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which paint brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best paint brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best paint brand in New Zealand for interior walls?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“paint brands nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“house paint nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Dulux or PPG more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Dulux and PPG by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven paint brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Dulux, PPG. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Resene | Dulux | Wattyl | PPG | British Paints | Zinsser | Taubmans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 66.5% | 25.1% | 5% | 2.6% | 0.58% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Nov 2025 | 62.3% | 28.7% | 6% | 2.2% | 0.48% | 0.23% | 0.15% |
| Dec 2025 | 61.6% | 29% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 0.61% | 0.2% | 0.15% |
| Jan 2026 | 61.8% | 27.8% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 0.67% | 0.23% | 0.13% |
| Feb 2026 | 62.2% | 28.2% | 6.2% | 2.3% | 0.69% | 0.26% | 0.17% |
| Mar 2026 | 62.6% | 28.1% | 5.7% | 2.6% | 0.58% | 0.23% | 0.15% |
| Apr 2026 | 62.8% | 27.2% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 0.54% | 0.23% | 0.16% |
| May 2026 | 63.3% | 27.7% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 0.51% | 0.29% | 0.12% |
| Jun 2026 | 62.7% | 28% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 0.46% | 0.35% | 0.14% |
| Jul 2026 | 62.5% | 28.2% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 0.56% | 0.32% | 0.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 60.3% | 30.1% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 0.52% | 0.3% | 0.19% |
| Sep 2026 | 59.7% | 30.2% | 6.5% | 2.6% | 0.64% | 0.24% | 0.19% |
How has the Dulux and PPG comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Dulux was ahead of PPG in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dulux’s share of searches among paint brands in New Zealand moved from 25.1% to 30.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 13.4K to 11.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PPG’s share of searches among paint brands in New Zealand held steady at 2.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.4K to 970.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand paint brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, PPG lost share of searches among paint brands in New Zealand, from 3.1% to 2.6%.
Dulux’s share of searches among paint brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 28% to 30.2% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
17 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dulux’s and PPG’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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