Hy-Clor vs Zodiac:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Zodiac had more branded searches than Hy-Clor among pool chemical brands in New Zealand. Zodiac had about 160 branded searches, while Hy-Clor had 60. Zodiac made up 57.1% of all pool chemical brand searches we track, and Hy-Clor accounted for 21.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pool chemical brands, Hy-Clor appeared in three of the four answers and Zodiac in two. Zodiac was mentioned before Hy-Clor in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Zodiac, about 3 searches for every 1 for Hy-Clor
Who does AI mention more?
Hy-Clor, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Zodiac in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Zodiac, named ahead of Hy-Clor in 2 of 3 answers
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Top pool chemical brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Hy-Clor was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Zodiac was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Zodiac was listed before Hy-Clor in two out of three answers.
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pool chemical brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pool chemical brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pool chemical brand in New Zealand for a backyard pool?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pool chlorine nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“swimming pool chemicals”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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 Hy-Clor or Zodiac more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hy-Clor and Zodiac by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four pool chemical brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Zodiac, Hy-Clor. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Zodiac | BioGuard | Hy-Clor | HTH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 59.5% | 19% | 19% | 2.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 55.6% | 18.5% | 22.2% | 3.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.1% | 15.7% | 35.3% | 2% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.2% | 13% | 32.6% | 2.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.3% | 17.1% | 22.9% | 5.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.6% | 22.2% | 22.2% | 0% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.1% | 31.6% | 21.1% | 5.3% |
| May 2026 | 37.5% | 37.5% | 18.8% | 6.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.5% | 31.3% | 25% | 6.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.3% | 41.2% | 17.6% | 5.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 50% | 33.3% | 12.5% | 4.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.1% | 21.4% | 21.4% | 0% |
How has the Hy-Clor and Zodiac comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Zodiac was ahead of Hy-Clor in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hy-Clor’s share of searches among pool chemical brands in New Zealand moved from 19% to 21.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 80 to 60.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zodiac’s share of searches among pool chemical brands in New Zealand moved from 59.5% to 57.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 250 to 160.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand pool chemical brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Hy-Clor gained share of searches among pool chemical brands in New Zealand, from 12.5% to 21.4%.
In September 2026, Zodiac gained share of searches among pool chemical brands in New Zealand, from 50% to 57.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hy-Clor’s and Zodiac’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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