Rain-X vs Trico:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Rain-X had more branded searches than Trico among wiper blade brands in New Zealand. Rain-X had about 600 branded searches, while Trico had 360. Rain-X made up 30.8% of all wiper blade brand searches we track, and Trico accounted for 18.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about wiper blade brands, Trico appeared in three of the five answers and Rain-X in none.
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Top wiper blade brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Trico was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Rain-X did not appear in any of the five answers.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which wiper blade brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best wiper blade brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best wiper blade brand in New Zealand for rainy driving?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“windscreen wipers nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“car wiper blades”
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 Rain-X or Trico more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Rain-X and Trico by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four wiper blade brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Rain-X, Trico. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Rain-X | Tridon | Bosch | Trico |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 28.7% | 34.5% | 21.6% | 15.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 29.9% | 36% | 15.9% | 18.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.3% | 27.3% | 21% | 17.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.5% | 24.4% | 18.8% | 26.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 28.2% | 27.6% | 23.6% | 20.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 29.9% | 23.9% | 24.9% | 21.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.5% | 22% | 24.3% | 20.2% |
| May 2026 | 30% | 24% | 24.5% | 21.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.9% | 25.8% | 26.2% | 16.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.6% | 23.4% | 25.9% | 15.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.2% | 25.2% | 27.8% | 15.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 30.8% | 30.3% | 20.5% | 18.5% |
How has the Rain-X and Trico comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Rain-X was ahead of Trico in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rain-X’s share of searches among wiper blade brands in New Zealand moved from 28.7% to 30.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 490 to 600.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Trico’s share of searches among wiper blade brands in New Zealand moved from 15.2% to 18.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 260 to 360.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand wiper blade brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Trico gained share of searches among wiper blade brands in New Zealand, from 15.8% to 18.5%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Rain-X in New Zealand rose 22.4% over 12 measured months, from 490 to 600 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Rain-X’s and Trico’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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