Gorilla Glue vs Loctite:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Gorilla Glue and Loctite were level in searches among adhesive and sealant brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 1.3K branded searches each, at 19.3% and 19.4% of the total. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about adhesive and sealant brands, Gorilla Glue appeared in four of the five answers and Loctite in one. Gorilla Glue was mentioned before Loctite in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Loctite and Gorilla Glue are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Gorilla Glue, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Loctite in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Gorilla Glue, named ahead of Loctite in 3 of 4 answers
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Top adhesive and sealant brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Gorilla Glue was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Loctite was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Gorilla Glue was listed before Loctite in three out of four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Selleys1st
Sika2nd
Gorilla Glue3rd
Bostik4th
Liquid Nails5th
Loctite6th- Araldite7th
Holdfast–- Parfix–
- Tarzan's Grip–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Liquid Nails5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Selleys5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Gorilla Glue4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bostik4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sika4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Araldite2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Loctite1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Holdfast0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Parfix0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Tarzan's Grip0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about adhesive and sealant brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which adhesive and sealant brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best adhesive and sealant brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best adhesive and sealant brand in New Zealand for home repairs?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best glue brand”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“construction adhesive nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Gorilla Glue or Loctite more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Gorilla Glue and Loctite by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten adhesive and sealant brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Loctite, Gorilla Glue. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Loctite | Gorilla Glue | Liquid Nails | Selleys | Araldite | Bostik | Holdfast | Parfix | Tarzan's Grip | Sika |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 21.1% | 16.3% | 17.7% | 18.9% | 15.6% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 0.16% | 0.33% | 0.16% |
| Nov 2025 | 17.8% | 17.8% | 18.1% | 19% | 16% | 6.9% | 3.7% | 0.18% | 0.18% | 0.18% |
| Dec 2025 | 18.4% | 16.2% | 16.6% | 19.7% | 17.9% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 0.18% | 0.18% | 0.18% |
| Jan 2026 | 17.1% | 14.9% | 19.2% | 20.2% | 17.3% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 0.17% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Feb 2026 | 18.1% | 15.7% | 18.1% | 18.2% | 16.5% | 7% | 5.7% | 0.18% | 0.36% | 0.18% |
| Mar 2026 | 16.7% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 18.9% | 17% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.17% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Apr 2026 | 17.4% | 15.3% | 18.3% | 21.4% | 15.7% | 5.6% | 5.7% | 0.17% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| May 2026 | 17.2% | 15.2% | 17.8% | 20.2% | 17.1% | 8.3% | 3.8% | 0.17% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
| Jun 2026 | 16.6% | 14.6% | 20.9% | 19% | 16.1% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 0.17% | 0.33% | 0.17% |
| Jul 2026 | 16.3% | 16.3% | 19.9% | 18.3% | 15.5% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 0.16% | 0.33% | 0.16% |
| Aug 2026 | 20.2% | 15.4% | 18.5% | 18.8% | 14.8% | 7.4% | 4.2% | 0.15% | 0.31% | 0.15% |
| Sep 2026 | 19.4% | 19.3% | 18.5% | 18.5% | 14.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.15% |
How has the Gorilla Glue and Loctite comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Loctite was ahead of Gorilla Glue in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gorilla Glue’s share of searches among adhesive and sealant brands in New Zealand moved from 16.3% to 19.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Loctite’s share of searches among adhesive and sealant brands in New Zealand moved from 21.1% to 19.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.3K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand adhesive and sealant brands in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Gorilla Glue overtook Selleys and Liquid Nails to rank 2nd among adhesive and sealant brands in New Zealand, with 19.3% of the searches.

In September 2026, Loctite lost share of searches among adhesive and sealant brands in New Zealand, from 20.2% to 19.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Gorilla Glue’s and Loctite’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.
Gorilla Glue
2 branded search terms
- gorilla glue
- gorilla-glue
Loctite
4 branded search terms
- araldite loctite
- loctite
- loctite araldite
- loctite liquid nails
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