Jacto vs Solo:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Solo had more branded searches than Jacto among backpack sprayer brands in New Zealand. Solo had about 320 branded searches, while Jacto had 40. Solo made up 1.6% of all backpack sprayer brand searches we track, and Jacto accounted for 0.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about backpack sprayer brands, Solo appeared in all three answers and Jacto in two. Solo was mentioned before Jacto in every answer.

Among backpack sprayer brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Solo, about 8 searches for every 1 for Jacto

Solo 320 searchesJacto 40 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Solo, mentioned in every answer we collected

Solo in 3 of 3Jacto in 2 of 3

Who does AI recommend more?

Solo, named ahead of Jacto in every answer

Solo first in 3Jacto never first

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Top backpack sprayer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, Solo appeared in all three answers. Jacto was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Solo was listed before Jacto in every answer.

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.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Answers that named it
Stihl	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	3 of 3
Solo	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	3 of 3
Jacto	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	2 of 3
Husqvarna	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	0 of 3
DeWalt	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	0 of 3
ECHO	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	0 of 3
Greenworks	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	0 of 3

Stihl3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Solo3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Jacto2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Husqvarna0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
DeWalt0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
ECHO0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Greenworks0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers

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3 answers

Asked ChatGPT
“Which backpack sprayer brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
1. 1Solo
2. 2Stihl
3. 3Jacto
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best backpack sprayer brands in New Zealand?”
1. 1Solo
2. 2Stihl
3. 3Jacto
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best backpack sprayer brand in New Zealand for garden spraying?”
1. 1Solo
2. 2Stihl
Searched Google, AI Overview
“garden sprayer nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“battery backpack sprayer”
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 20, 2026.

Is Jacto or Solo more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Jacto and Solo by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven backpack sprayer brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Jacto and Solo among backpack sprayer brands in New Zealand, by month

Month	Husqvarna	Stihl	DeWalt	Solo	ECHO	Greenworks	Jacto
Oct 2025	46.7%	31.7%	19%	1.5%	0.54%	0.41%	0.14%
Nov 2025	40.7%	33.4%	23.8%	1.3%	0.55%	0.28%	0.08%
Dec 2025	39.4%	38.5%	19.9%	1.2%	0.64%	0.32%	0.09%
Jan 2026	39.5%	38.9%	19.4%	1.2%	0.6%	0.28%	0.09%
Feb 2026	39.6%	38.7%	19.7%	1.2%	0.5%	0.23%	0.09%
Mar 2026	41.5%	34.4%	22%	1%	0.59%	0.34%	0.1%
Apr 2026	41.9%	35.3%	20.9%	0.85%	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
May 2026	38.3%	39.7%	20%	0.97%	0.65%	0.28%	0.09%
Jun 2026	35.2%	36%	26.8%	0.86%	0.61%	0.41%	0.1%
Jul 2026	36.4%	38.3%	23.4%	0.76%	0.54%	0.43%	0.11%
Aug 2026	34.7%	37.2%	25.8%	1.1%	0.62%	0.41%	0.1%
Sep 2026	36.2%	35.7%	25.1%	1.6%	0.71%	0.45%	0.2%

How has the Jacto and Solo comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

Solo was ahead of Jacto in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Jacto’s share of searches among backpack sprayer brands in New Zealand moved from 0.14% to 0.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 40.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Solo’s share of searches among backpack sprayer brands in New Zealand moved from 1.5% to 1.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 320.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand backpack sprayer brands in September 2026?

2 changes

In September 2026, Solo gained share of searches among backpack sprayer brands in New Zealand, from 1.1% to 1.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Jacto in New Zealand rose 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 30 to 40 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Jacto’s and Solo’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.