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Paseo vs Sorbent:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In October 2026, Sorbent had more branded searches than Paseo among toilet paper and tissue brands in New Zealand. Sorbent had about 970 branded searches, while Paseo had 40. Sorbent made up 35.8% of all toilet paper and tissue brand searches we track, and Paseo accounted for 1.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about toilet paper and tissue brands, both Paseo and Sorbent appeared in all four answers. Sorbent was mentioned before Paseo in three out of four answers.

Among toilet paper and tissue brands in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

Sorbent, about 24 searches for every 1 for Paseo

Sorbent 970 searchesPaseo 40 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.

Paseo in 4 of 4Sorbent in 4 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Sorbent, named ahead of Paseo in 3 of 4 answers

Sorbent first in 3Paseo first in 1

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Top toilet paper and tissue brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, both Paseo and Sorbent showed up in all four answers. Sorbent was listed before Paseo in three of them.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Sorbent1st
  2. Quilton2nd
  3. Paseo3rd
  4. Purex4th
  5. Kleenex5th
  6. Who Gives A Crap–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Sorbent4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Quilton4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Paseo4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Kleenex3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Purex3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Who Gives A Crap0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

See every answer about toilet paper and tissue brands

4 answers

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 Paseo or Sorbent more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Paseo and Sorbent by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six toilet paper and tissue brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Paseo and Sorbent among toilet paper and tissue brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Sorbent, Paseo. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSorbentKleenexPurexQuiltonWho Gives A CrapPaseo
Nov 202531.5%31.5%23.4%3.6%8.6%1.5%
Dec 202533%28.2%24.5%5.9%7.4%1.1%
Jan 202629.4%28.9%26%5.9%8.3%1.5%
Feb 202635.9%26.8%22%5.7%8.1%1.4%
Mar 202633.7%31.4%24.6%5.3%4.2%0.76%
Apr 202630.8%36.7%22.4%4.6%4.6%0.84%
May 202633%36.6%19.2%4.5%4.9%1.8%
Jun 202635%39.3%15.8%4.3%3.8%1.7%
Jul 202636.3%34.8%16.8%6.6%3.3%2.2%
Aug 202637.9%34.6%17.5%5%3.2%1.8%
Sep 202636.9%26.1%29%3.8%2.2%1.9%
Oct 202635.8%29.9%25.5%4.8%2.6%1.5%

How has branded search for Paseo and Sorbent changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand toilet paper and tissue brands in October 2026?

2 changes
  1. In October 2026, Sorbent lost share of searches among toilet paper and tissue brands in New Zealand, from 36.9% to 35.8%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Paseo in New Zealand rose 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 30 to 40 in October 2026.

How are Paseo’s and Sorbent’s branded searches counted?

11 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Paseo’s and Sorbent’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.

Paseo

7 branded search terms

  • paseo tissue roll
  • paseo tissue toilet
  • paseo toilet paper
  • paseo toilet roll
  • paseo toilet tissue
  • paseo ultra soft
  • toilet paper paseo

Sorbent

4 branded search terms

  • sorbent tissues
  • sorbent toilet paper
  • sorbent toilet rolls
  • toilet paper sorbent

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