Opalescence vs White Glo:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Opalescence had more branded searches than White Glo among teeth whitening brands in New Zealand. Opalescence had about 960 branded searches, while White Glo had 580. Opalescence made up 9% of all teeth whitening brand searches we track, and White Glo accounted for 5.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about teeth whitening brands, Opalescence appeared in one of the five answers and White Glo in none.
Who do people search for more?
Opalescence, about 66% more searches than White Glo
Who does AI mention more?
Opalescence, mentioned in 1 of 5 answers, White Glo in 0
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Top teeth whitening brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Opalescence was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. White Glo 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Hismile4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Colgate Optic White3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Opalescence1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Crest 3D White0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
White Glo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about teeth whitening brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which teeth whitening brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best teeth whitening brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best teeth whitening brand in New Zealand for whiter teeth?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best teeth whitening”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“whitening strips 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 Opalescence or White Glo more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Opalescence and White Glo by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five teeth whitening brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Opalescence, White Glo. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Hismile | Colgate Optic White | Crest 3D White | Opalescence | White Glo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 70.2% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 6.6% | 3.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.3% | 12.1% | 14.2% | 6.5% | 4% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.7% | 16.4% | 23.2% | 8.7% | 5% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.4% | 17.5% | 20.9% | 10.2% | 4.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.7% | 16.7% | 16.4% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 52% | 16.8% | 16.2% | 10.5% | 4.5% |
| May 2026 | 69.1% | 11.6% | 10% | 6.3% | 3.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 60.6% | 14.6% | 12.4% | 8.6% | 3.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.8% | 17% | 14.2% | 7.1% | 2.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.7% | 30.9% | 10.7% | 5.9% | 2.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.7% | 24.5% | 12% | 7.1% | 3.8% |
| Oct 2026 | 39% | 29.8% | 16.9% | 9% | 5.4% |
How has branded search for Opalescence and White Glo changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Opalescence was ahead of White Glo in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Opalescence’s share of searches among teeth whitening brands in New Zealand moved from 6.6% to 9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 800 to 960.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, White Glo’s share of searches among teeth whitening brands in New Zealand moved from 3.1% to 5.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 380 to 580.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand teeth whitening brands in October 2026?
2 changes

In October 2026, Opalescence gained share of searches among teeth whitening brands in New Zealand, from 7.1% to 9%.

In October 2026, White Glo gained share of searches among teeth whitening brands in New Zealand, from 3.8% to 5.4%.
How are Opalescence’s and White Glo’s branded searches counted?
20 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Opalescence’s and White Glo’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.
Opalescence
17 branded search terms
- bleaching gel opalescence
- dental whitening opalescence
- opalescence
- opalescence bleaching gel
- opalescence dental bleach
- opalescence go
- opalescence teeth bleach
- opalescence teeth bleaching gel
- opalescence teeth whitening
- opalescence teeth whitening gel
- opalescence white
- opalescence whitening
- opalescence whitening gel
- opalescence whitening toothpaste
- opalescence whitening trays
- teeth whitening products opalescence
- teeth whitening with opalescence
White Glo
3 branded search terms
- toothpaste white glo
- white glo
- white glo accelerator
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