Oates vs Sabco:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Sabco had more branded searches than Oates among cleaning tool brands in New Zealand. Sabco had about 760 branded searches, while Oates had 120. Sabco made up 14.9% of all cleaning tool brand searches we track, and Oates accounted for 2.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cleaning tool brands, Oates appeared in two of the five answers and Sabco in one. Oates was mentioned before Sabco in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Sabco, about 6 searches for every 1 for Oates
Who does AI mention more?
Oates, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Sabco in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Oates, named ahead of Sabco in every answer
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Top cleaning tool brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Oates was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Sabco was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Oates was listed before Sabco 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.
Karcher2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Oates2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Sabco1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Vileda1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Brabantia0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cleaning tool brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cleaning tool brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cleaning tool brand in New Zealand for everyday cleaning?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cleaning tools for home”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“household cleaning brands”
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 Oates or Sabco more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Oates and Sabco by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five cleaning tool brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Sabco, Oates. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Karcher | Brabantia | Sabco | Vileda | Oates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57.7% | 21.7% | 15.1% | 3.6% | 2% |
| Nov 2025 | 61.7% | 20.1% | 13% | 3.4% | 1.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 62.3% | 20.9% | 11.2% | 4.5% | 1% |
| Jan 2026 | 57% | 21.4% | 15.7% | 4.7% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.3% | 21.2% | 14.8% | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.9% | 24% | 14.2% | 5% | 1.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.1% | 23% | 15% | 3.7% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 59.2% | 21.4% | 13.3% | 4.5% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.2% | 18.7% | 15.3% | 4.8% | 3% |
| Jul 2026 | 62.3% | 18.2% | 13.1% | 4.8% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.8% | 21.3% | 15.7% | 4.7% | 1.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.8% | 20.5% | 14.9% | 5.5% | 2.3% |
How has the Oates and Sabco comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Sabco was ahead of Oates in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Oates’ share of searches among cleaning tool brands in New Zealand moved from 2% to 2.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 100 to 120.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sabco’s share of searches among cleaning tool brands in New Zealand moved from 15.1% to 14.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 760.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cleaning tool brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Oates gained share of searches among cleaning tool brands in New Zealand, from 1.6% to 2.3%.
In September 2026, Sabco lost share of searches among cleaning tool brands in New Zealand, from 15.7% to 14.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Oates’ and Sabco’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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