BestHeating vs Plumbworld:Which is more popular in the United Kingdom?
In September 2026, BestHeating had more branded searches than Plumbworld among radiator retailers in the United Kingdom. BestHeating had about 2,900 branded searches, while Plumbworld had 590. BestHeating made up 10.5% of all radiator retailer searches we track, and Plumbworld accounted for 2.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about radiator retailers, BestHeating appeared in four of the five answers and Plumbworld in one. BestHeating was mentioned before Plumbworld in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
BestHeating, about 5 searches for every 1 for Plumbworld
Who does AI mention more?
BestHeating, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Plumbworld in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
BestHeating, named ahead of Plumbworld in every answer
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Top radiator retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, BestHeating was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Plumbworld was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. BestHeating was listed before Plumbworld 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.
- BestHeating4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
The Radiator Centre2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Victorian Plumbing1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Plumbworld1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Radiator Outlet0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Stelrad0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Trade Radiators0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Where's the best place to buy radiators online in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which UK shops sell good designer radiators?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best place to buy a heated towel rail in the UK?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“radiators”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“designer radiators”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 28, 2026.
Is BestHeating or Plumbworld more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for BestHeating and Plumbworld by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven radiator retailers we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for BestHeating, Plumbworld. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Radiator Outlet | Stelrad | Trade Radiators | BestHeating | Victorian Plumbing | The Radiator Centre | Plumbworld |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.3% | 19.3% | 15.8% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 2.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.6% | 19.4% | 12.9% | 12.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 2.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 40.6% | 18.1% | 18.1% | 12% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.5% | 19.9% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 2.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.4% | 20.9% | 17.1% | 11.2% | 6.2% | 3.9% | 2.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.9% | 17.4% | 14.2% | 9.3% | 4.2% | 14.2% | 1.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.9% | 19.5% | 16% | 10.6% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 1.7% |
| May 2026 | 46.1% | 20.5% | 13.5% | 8.8% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.3% | 22.4% | 14.8% | 9.7% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.4% | 21.9% | 14.4% | 12% | 4.4% | 5% | 1.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.3% | 19.2% | 15.7% | 10.5% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.7% | 19.5% | 15.9% | 10.5% | 4.7% | 3.6% | 2.1% |
Plumbworld sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “plumbworld radiators”.
How has branded search for BestHeating and Plumbworld changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- BestHeating was ahead of Plumbworld in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BestHeating’s share of searches among radiator retailers in the United Kingdom held steady at 10.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.6K to 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Plumbworld’s share of searches among radiator retailers in the United Kingdom moved from 2.6% to 2.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 590.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom radiator retailers in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Plumbworld in the United Kingdom fell 33% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 590 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for BestHeating in the United Kingdom fell 19.4% over 12 measured months, from 3.6K to 2.9K in September 2026.
How are BestHeating’s and Plumbworld’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BestHeating’s and Plumbworld’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.
BestHeating
1 branded search term
- bestheating
Plumbworld
1 branded search term
- plumbworld radiators
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