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BISSELL vs Hoover:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, BISSELL had more branded searches than Hoover among vacuum brands in the United States. BISSELL had about 49,500 branded searches, while Hoover had 18,100. BISSELL made up 6.4% of all vacuum brand searches we track, and Hoover accounted for 2.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about vacuum brands, BISSELL appeared in three of the five answers and Hoover in one. BISSELL was mentioned before Hoover in two out of three answers that named either.

Among vacuum brands in the United States in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

BISSELL, about 3 searches for every 1 for Hoover

BISSELL 49.5K searchesHoover 18.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

BISSELL, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Hoover in 1

BISSELL in 3 of 5Hoover in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

BISSELL, named ahead of Hoover in 2 of 3 answers

BISSELL first in 2Hoover first in 1

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Top vacuum brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, BISSELL was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Hoover was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. BISSELL was listed before Hoover in two out of three answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Dyson1st
  2. Shark2nd
  3. BISSELL3rd
  4. Miele4th
  5. Hoover5th
  6. Dirt Devil5th
  7. Levoit7th
  8. Roborock8th
  9. Kirby–
  10. Tineco–
  11. +5 more

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Dyson5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Shark4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • BISSELL3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Roborock1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Miele1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Hoover1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Dirt Devil1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Levoit1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Kirby0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Tineco0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+5 more

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5 answers

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

Is BISSELL or Hoover more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for BISSELL and Hoover by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 15 vacuum brands we track, month by month, from searches in United States.

BISSELL and Hoover among vacuum brands in the United States, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSharkDysonRoborockKirbyMieleBISSELLTinecoEurekaHooverDirt DevilOreckKenmoreEufyLevoitSamsung
Oct 202529.3%24%10.8%7.2%7.2%3.9%5.9%2.2%2.2%1.8%2.2%0.97%1.2%0.79%0.43%
Nov 202525.4%25.4%17%5.1%7.6%3.4%6.2%1.9%1.9%1.5%1.5%0.84%1%0.68%0.46%
Dec 202526.7%26.7%14.6%5.4%8%3.6%5.4%2%1.6%1.3%1.6%0.88%0.88%0.88%0.39%
Jan 202627.7%22.6%12.4%6.8%8.3%4.6%5.6%2.5%2.5%1.7%2%1.1%0.91%0.91%0.49%
Feb 202626.7%21.9%12%8%8%5.4%5.4%2.4%2.4%2%2.4%1.1%0.88%0.72%0.59%
Mar 202628.6%23.4%10.5%7%10.5%4.7%4.7%2.1%2.1%1.7%1.7%1.2%0.77%0.63%0.42%
Apr 202626.9%22.1%12.1%8.1%8.1%5.4%5.4%2.4%2.4%2%2%1.1%0.88%0.59%0.59%
May 202626.9%22.1%12.1%6.6%8.1%5.4%5.4%3%2.4%2%2%1.3%1.1%0.72%0.72%
Jun 202626.1%21.4%14.3%7.8%7.8%5.3%5.3%2.3%2.3%1.9%1.9%1.3%1.1%0.7%0.47%
Jul 202626.3%21.6%14.4%7.9%7.9%5.3%5.3%2.4%1.9%1.9%1.9%1.1%0.86%0.71%0.47%
Aug 202627.9%22.8%12.5%8.4%8.4%4.6%4.6%2.1%2.1%2.1%1.7%0.92%0.92%0.75%0.5%
Sep 202626.1%21.4%14.3%7.9%7.9%6.4%4.3%2.4%2.4%1.9%1.9%1.1%0.86%0.86%0.38%

How has the BISSELL and Hoover comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • BISSELL was ahead of Hoover in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, BISSELL’s share of searches among vacuum brands in the United States moved from 3.9% to 6.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 33.1K to 49.5K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hoover’s share of searches among vacuum brands in the United States moved from 2.2% to 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 18.1K.

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

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, BISSELL gained share of searches among vacuum brands in the United States, from 4.6% to 6.4%.

  2. In September 2026, Hoover rose from 10th to 9th among vacuum brands in the United States.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using BISSELL’s and Hoover’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.

BISSELL

1 branded search term

  • bissell vacuum

Hoover

1 branded search term

  • hoover vacuum

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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