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Hydroflow vs Philips:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Philips had more branded searches than Hydroflow among water filter brands in New Zealand. Philips had about 5,230 branded searches, while Hydroflow had 1,300. Philips made up 32% of all water filter brand searches we track, and Hydroflow accounted for 8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about water filter brands, neither Hydroflow nor Philips appeared in any of the five answers.

Among water filter brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Philips, about 4 searches for every 1 for Hydroflow

Philips 5.2K searchesHydroflow 1.3K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 0 of 5 answers.

Hydroflow in 0 of 5Philips in 0 of 5

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Top water filter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, neither Hydroflow nor Philips 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. Brita1st
  2. Puretec2nd
  3. Doulton3rd
  4. Philips–
  5. Hydroflow–
  6. Waters Co–
  7. Billi–
  8. Zip Water–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Brita4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Puretec4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Doulton4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Philips0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Hydroflow0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Waters Co0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Billi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Zip Water0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about water filter brands

5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which water filter brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Brita
    2. 2Puretec
    3. 3Doulton
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best water filter brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Puretec
    2. 2Brita
    3. 3Doulton
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best water filter brand in New Zealand for clean drinking water?”

    1. 1Puretec
    2. 2Brita
    3. 3Doulton
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best water filter”

    1. 1Brita
    2. 2Doulton
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “home water filter nz”

    1. 1Puretec

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

Is Hydroflow or Philips more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Hydroflow and Philips by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight water filter brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Hydroflow and Philips among water filter brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Philips, Hydroflow. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthBritaPhilipsPuretecHydroflowDoultonWaters CoBilliZip Water
Oct 202537.6%30%15.1%6.5%4.7%3.5%1.7%0.78%
Nov 202538.9%31%13.3%6%4.3%4.2%1.5%0.72%
Dec 202536%34.6%13.1%5.5%5.5%3.6%1.1%0.63%
Jan 202637.7%31.9%13.6%6%5.3%3.3%1.4%0.9%
Feb 202641.8%28.9%13.3%6.6%3.9%3.1%1.5%0.86%
Mar 202639.6%27.8%14.2%8.5%3.8%3.6%1.7%0.85%
Apr 202638%34%12.6%6.1%4.4%2.4%1.6%0.8%
May 202636.7%36.4%12.1%6%4.3%2.1%1.6%0.84%
Jun 202638.7%34.7%12.1%5.6%4.1%2.5%1.4%0.85%
Jul 202639.8%33.7%12.3%6%3.5%2.6%1.2%0.95%
Aug 202637.9%34.9%12.6%6.1%3.6%2.4%1.5%0.98%
Sep 202636.8%32%12.7%8%4.4%3.5%1.6%1%

How has the Hydroflow and Philips comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Philips was ahead of Hydroflow in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hydroflow’s share of searches among water filter brands in New Zealand moved from 6.5% to 8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 1.3K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Philips’ share of searches among water filter brands in New Zealand moved from 30% to 32%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.6K to 5.2K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand water filter brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Hydroflow gained share of searches among water filter brands in New Zealand, from 6.1% to 8%.

  2. In September 2026, Philips lost share of searches among water filter brands in New Zealand, from 34.9% to 32%.

How are branded searches counted?

8 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hydroflow’s and Philips’ 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.

Hydroflow

1 branded search term

  • hydroflow

Philips

7 branded search terms

  • china philips
  • philips
  • philips hue
  • philips hue bridge
  • philips lumea
  • philips oneblade
  • philips toothbrush

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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