British Gas vs HomeServe:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, HomeServe had more branded searches than British Gas among boiler cover providers in the United Kingdom. HomeServe had about 60,500 branded searches, while British Gas had 40,500. HomeServe made up 46.4% of all boiler cover provider searches we track, and British Gas accounted for 31.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about boiler cover providers, British Gas appeared in three of the five answers and HomeServe in one. British Gas was mentioned before HomeServe in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
HomeServe, about 49% more searches than British Gas
Who does AI mention more?
British Gas, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, HomeServe in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
British Gas, named ahead of HomeServe in every answer
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Top boiler cover providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, British Gas was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. HomeServe was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. British Gas was listed before HomeServe 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.
- British Gas3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hometree3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
YourRepair3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
24/7 Home Rescue2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- HomeServe1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Corgi HomePlan0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Domestic & General0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about boiler cover providers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which boiler cover should I get in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best boiler cover providers in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best value boiler cover in the UK?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“boiler cover”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“boiler insurance”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 22, 2026.
Is British Gas or HomeServe more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for British Gas and HomeServe by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven boiler cover providers we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for HomeServe, British Gas. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | HomeServe | British Gas | 24/7 Home Rescue | Hometree | YourRepair | Corgi HomePlan | Domestic & General |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.4% | 38.4% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.6% | 43.5% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 2.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 39% | 39% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 35.4% | 43.3% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 4.7% | 3.9% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.2% | 34.5% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.9% | 35.1% | 7% | 4.7% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.5% | 31.8% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 45.2% | 30.2% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 6% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.3% | 31% | 7.6% | 5% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.3% | 31% | 7.6% | 5% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.8% | 31.3% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 46.4% | 31.1% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 1.5% |
How has the British Gas and HomeServe comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: HomeServe took it in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, British Gas’ share of searches among boiler cover providers in the United Kingdom moved from 38.4% to 31.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 49.5K to 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, HomeServe’s share of searches among boiler cover providers in the United Kingdom moved from 38.4% to 46.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 49.5K to 60.5K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom boiler cover providers in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for HomeServe in the United Kingdom rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 49.5K to 60.5K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for British Gas in the United Kingdom fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 49.5K to 40.5K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using British Gas’ and HomeServe’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.
British Gas
1 branded search term
- british gas homecare
HomeServe
1 branded search term
- homeserve
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