Kiva Wellness vs Vortex Spas:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Vortex Spas had more branded searches than Kiva Wellness among spa pool and sauna brands in New Zealand. Vortex Spas had about 170 branded searches, while Kiva Wellness had 140. Vortex Spas made up 1.4% of all spa pool and sauna brand searches we track, and Kiva Wellness accounted for 1.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about spa pool and sauna brands, Kiva Wellness appeared in three of the four answers and Vortex Spas in two. Vortex Spas was mentioned before Kiva Wellness in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Vortex Spas, about 21% more searches than Kiva Wellness
Who does AI mention more?
Kiva Wellness, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Vortex Spas in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Vortex Spas, named ahead of Kiva Wellness in 2 of 3 answers
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Top spa pool and sauna brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Kiva Wellness was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Vortex Spas was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Vortex Spas was listed before Kiva Wellness in two out of three answers that named either.
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.
Alpine Spas4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Jacuzzi3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Hot Spring Spas3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Kiva Wellness3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Sauna People2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Vortex Spas2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Trueform Spas1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Clearlight Saunas0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which spa pool or sauna brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best spa pool and sauna brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best spa pool or sauna brand in New Zealand for a backyard retreat?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“home sauna nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“outdoor spa 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 21, 2026.
Is Kiva Wellness or Vortex Spas more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Kiva Wellness and Vortex Spas by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight spa pool and sauna brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Vortex Spas, Kiva Wellness. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Alpine Spas | Jacuzzi | Hot Spring Spas | Trueform Spas | Sauna People | Vortex Spas | Clearlight Saunas | Kiva Wellness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.1% | 20.2% | 16.3% | 8.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.75% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.8% | 18.2% | 14.9% | 7.5% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.68% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.4% | 24.3% | 15.5% | 8% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.98% | 0.74% |
| Jan 2026 | 26.4% | 11.1% | 54.8% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 0.95% | 0.72% | 0.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.3% | 24.3% | 15.5% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.87% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.9% | 22% | 18.9% | 7.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.71% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.8% | 20.8% | 18.6% | 7.5% | 3% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| May 2026 | 45.3% | 20.7% | 18.3% | 8.6% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.69% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.2% | 18% | 16.8% | 8.3% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.98% |
| Jul 2026 | 46% | 20.8% | 18.5% | 7.8% | 3% | 1.1% | 1.8% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.5% | 20.4% | 15.4% | 8.3% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 48.6% | 21% | 15.3% | 8.1% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
How has the Kiva Wellness and Vortex Spas comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Vortex Spas was ahead of Kiva Wellness in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kiva Wellness’ share of searches among spa pool and sauna brands in New Zealand moved from 0.75% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110 to 140.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vortex Spas’ share of searches among spa pool and sauna brands in New Zealand moved from 1.8% to 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 260 to 170.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand spa pool and sauna brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Vortex Spas rose from 8th to 6th among spa pool and sauna brands in New Zealand.
In September 2026, Kiva Wellness fell from 7th to 8th among spa pool and sauna brands in New Zealand.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kiva Wellness’ and Vortex Spas’ 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.
Kiva Wellness
1 branded search term
- kiva wellness
Vortex Spas
2 branded search terms
- vortex spas
- vortexspas
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