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How popular isWhirlpool?

In September 2026, people searched for Whirlpool by name about 220,000 times in the United States, an 18.4% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 10.4% of all United States washing machine brand searches, placing Whirlpool third out of 14 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about washing machine brands, Whirlpool appeared in two of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the 14.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Whirlpool is the third most searched of 14 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.

  1. Speed QueenShare of searches 49.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  2. MaytagShare of searches 10.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  3. WhirlpoolShare of searches 10.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. GE AppliancesShare of searches 6.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  5. LGShare of searches 5.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st

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Top washing machine brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Whirlpool was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Whirlpool is the third most recommended of the 14.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. LG1st
  2. Electrolux2nd
  3. Whirlpool3rd
  4. GE Appliances4th
  5. Speed Queen5th
  6. Maytag6th
  7. Samsung–
  8. Kenmore–
  9. Amana–
  10. Midea–
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Mentioned by AI

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

  • LG4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Electrolux3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Speed Queen2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Maytag2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Whirlpool2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • GE Appliances2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Samsung1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Kenmore0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Amana0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Midea0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 26, 2026.

Which washing machine brands compete with Whirlpool?

Whirlpool against washing machine brands in the United States, by month

Share of searches by month for Speed Queen, Maytag, Whirlpool, GE Appliances, LG, Samsung, Kenmore, Amana. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSpeed QueenMaytagWhirlpoolGE AppliancesLGSamsungKenmoreAmanaElectroluxMideaMieleFrigidaireBoschHaier
Oct 202547.8%9.9%12.1%6.9%6.6%5.4%4.4%3%1.6%0.48%0.59%0.48%0.39%0.31%
Nov 202550.3%9%11.1%6.8%6.1%6.1%4.1%2.7%1.8%0.54%0.54%0.36%0.43%0.28%
Dec 202551.3%9.2%11.3%6.1%6.2%5%4.1%2.8%1.8%0.55%0.55%0.37%0.37%0.24%
Jan 202650.9%9.2%11.2%6.8%6.1%5%4.1%2.7%1.8%0.54%0.54%0.36%0.36%0.29%
Feb 202651.1%8.7%10.6%6.5%5.8%5.8%3.9%3.2%2.1%0.63%0.63%0.42%0.42%0.28%
Mar 202651.7%9.3%11.4%5.7%5.1%5.1%4.2%3.4%1.9%0.55%0.68%0.37%0.37%0.29%
Apr 202655.8%7.8%9.5%5.8%5.2%5.2%3.5%2.8%1.9%0.56%1%0.38%0.3%0.3%
May 202651.1%8.7%10.6%6.5%5.8%5.8%3.9%3.2%1.7%0.63%0.95%0.42%0.33%0.33%
Jun 202649.8%9%11%6.7%6%6%4%3.3%1.8%0.65%0.8%0.34%0.34%0.34%
Jul 202651.3%8.7%10.6%6.5%5.8%5.8%3.9%3.2%1.7%0.63%0.77%0.33%0.33%0.28%
Aug 202654.8%9.3%9.3%5.7%5.1%5.1%4.2%2.8%1.5%0.55%0.68%0.37%0.29%0.25%
Sep 202649.9%10.4%10.4%6.3%5.7%5.7%4.6%3.1%1.7%0.62%0.62%0.41%0.33%0.33%

  1. 1.Speed Queen

    49.9%

    Held 1st. 292K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -4.9 points.

  2. 2.Maytag

    10.4%

    Held 2nd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1 points.

  3. 3.Whirlpool

    10.4%

    Held 3rd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1 points.

  4. 4.GE Appliances

    6.3%

    Held 4th. 37K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.

  5. 5.LG

    5.7%

    Held 5th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.

  6. 6.Samsung

    5.7%

    Held 6th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.

  7. 7.Kenmore

    4.6%

    Held 7th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.

  8. 8.Amana

    3.1%

    Held 8th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  9. 9.Electrolux

    1.7%

    Held 9th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  10. 10.Midea

    0.62%

    Moved from 11th to 10th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  11. 11.Miele

    0.62%

    Moved from 10th to 11th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  12. 12.Frigidaire

    0.41%

    Held 12th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  13. 13.Bosch

    0.33%

    Held 13th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  14. 14.Haier

    0.33%

    Held 14th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, +18.8% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

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How has branded search demand for Whirlpool changed in the United States over the last 12 months?

4 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Whirlpool in the United States fell from 270K to 220K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Whirlpool’s share of searches among washing machine brands in the United States decreased from 12.1% to 10.4%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Whirlpool’s share of searches among washing machine brands in the United States peaked at 12.1% in October 2025 and was lowest at 9.3% in August 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Whirlpool fell from 2nd to 3rd among washing machine brands in the United States.

How did search popularity change for United States washing machine brands in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Maytag gained share of searches among washing machine brands in the United States, from 9.3% to 10.4%.

  2. In September 2026, Whirlpool gained share of searches among washing machine brands in the United States, from 9.3% to 10.4%.

  3. In September 2026, GE Appliances gained share of searches among washing machine brands in the United States, from 5.7% to 6.3%.

  4. In September 2026, LG gained share of searches among washing machine brands in the United States, from 5.1% to 5.7%.

  5. In September 2026, Samsung gained share of searches among washing machine brands in the United States, from 5.1% to 5.7%.

  6. In September 2026, Speed Queen lost share of searches among washing machine brands in the United States, from 54.8% to 49.9%.

How are Whirlpool’s branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Whirlpool’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

  • whirlpool dishwasher
  • whirlpool refrigerator
  • whirlpool washer

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Whirlpool compete?

Whirlpool is ranked in three competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Refrigerator brands1st of 1518.7%Show ranking
Washing machine brands3rd of 1410.4%Shown above
Dishwasher brands3rd of 1512.4%Show ranking
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