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First Alert vs Kidde:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Kidde had more branded searches than First Alert among fire alarm brands in New Zealand. Kidde had about 80 branded searches, while First Alert had 10. Kidde made up 7.3% of all fire alarm brand searches we track, and First Alert accounted for 0.91%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about fire alarm brands, neither First Alert nor Kidde appeared in any of the five answers.

Among fire alarm brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Kidde, about 8 searches for every 1 for First Alert

Kidde 80 searchesFirst Alert 10 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 0 of 5 answers.

First Alert in 0 of 5Kidde in 0 of 5

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Top fire alarm brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, neither First Alert nor Kidde showed up in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Cavius1st
  2. PSA Lifesaver2nd
  3. ADT–
  4. Kidde–
  5. First Alert–
  6. Ring–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Cavius4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • PSA Lifesaver2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • ADT0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Kidde0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • First Alert0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Ring0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which fire alarm brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Cavius
    2. 2PSA Lifesaver

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best fire alarm brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Cavius

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best fire alarm brand in New Zealand for home safety?”

    1. 1Cavius
    2. 2PSA Lifesaver

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “fire alarms nz”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “home fire alarm”

      1. 1Cavius

    Not named in any answer:

    Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

    Is First Alert or Kidde more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for First Alert and Kidde by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six fire alarm brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

    First Alert and Kidde among fire alarm brands in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for Kidde, First Alert. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthCaviusADTKiddeFirst AlertPSA LifesaverRing
    Oct 202578.1%9.6%8.8%1.8%0.88%0.88%
    Nov 202580.2%10.3%6.9%0.86%0.86%0.86%
    Dec 202584%7.5%4.7%0.94%1.9%0.94%
    Jan 202679.5%11.1%6.8%0.85%0.85%0.85%
    Feb 202673%18%5.7%0.82%1.6%0.82%
    Mar 202673.2%16.1%8.1%1.3%0.67%0.67%
    Apr 202659.3%12.7%26%0.49%0.98%0.49%
    May 202653.7%12.8%31.5%0.99%0.49%0.49%
    Jun 202675.7%8.3%13.2%0.69%1.4%0.69%
    Jul 202685.1%7.4%5.4%0.68%0.68%0.68%
    Aug 202680.2%7.6%8.4%1.5%1.5%0.76%
    Sep 202680.9%9.1%7.3%0.91%0.91%0.91%

    How has the First Alert and Kidde comparison changed over the last 12 months?

    3 findings
    • Kidde was ahead of First Alert in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, First Alert’s share of searches among fire alarm brands in New Zealand moved from 1.8% to 0.91%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20 to 10.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kidde’s share of searches among fire alarm brands in New Zealand moved from 8.8% to 7.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 100 to 80.

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand fire alarm brands in September 2026?

    3 changes

    1. In September 2026, ADT overtook Kidde to rank 2nd among fire alarm brands in New Zealand, with 9.1% of the searches.

    2. In September 2026, Kidde lost share of searches among fire alarm brands in New Zealand, from 8.4% to 7.3%.

    3. In September 2026, First Alert lost share of searches among fire alarm brands in New Zealand, from 1.5% to 0.91%.

    How are branded searches counted?

    3 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using First Alert’s and Kidde’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.

    First Alert

    1 branded search term

    • first alert

    Kidde

    2 branded search terms

    • kidde
    • kidde smoke alarm

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