Karcher vs Tineco:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Karcher had more branded searches than Tineco among carpet cleaner brands in New Zealand. Karcher had about 2,900 branded searches, while Tineco had 260. Karcher made up 16.6% of all carpet cleaner brand searches we track, and Tineco accounted for 1.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about carpet cleaner brands, Karcher appeared in one of the five answers and Tineco in none.
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Top carpet cleaner brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Karcher was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Tineco did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
BISSELL1st
Vax2nd
Rug Doctor3rd
Karcher4th
Tineco–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- BISSELL5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Rug Doctor3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Vax3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Karcher1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Tineco0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which carpet cleaner brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best carpet cleaner brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best carpet cleaner brand in New Zealand for deep cleaning carpets?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best carpet cleaner nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pet carpet cleaner 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 Karcher or Tineco more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Karcher and Tineco by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five carpet cleaner brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Karcher, Tineco. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | BISSELL | Rug Doctor | Karcher | Vax | Tineco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.3% | 40.7% | 16.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.1% | 36% | 18% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 37.4% | 42.3% | 16.9% | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 34.6% | 49.3% | 12.9% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.1% | 45% | 14.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.8% | 44.1% | 14.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.4% | 43.2% | 16.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 39.8% | 39.6% | 17.2% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.2% | 37.2% | 16.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.9% | 36.5% | 19.7% | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.7% | 35.9% | 15.6% | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.9% | 38.8% | 16.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
How has the Karcher and Tineco comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Karcher was ahead of Tineco in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Karcher’s share of searches among carpet cleaner brands in New Zealand moved from 16.3% to 16.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tineco’s share of searches among carpet cleaner brands in New Zealand held steady at 1.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 260.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand carpet cleaner brands in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Karcher gained share of searches among carpet cleaner brands in New Zealand, from 15.6% to 16.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Karcher’s and Tineco’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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