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How popular is3M Peltor?

In September 2026, people searched for 3M Peltor by name about 1,250 times in New Zealand, a 19% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 8.2% of all New Zealand safety glasses brand searches, placing 3M Peltor third out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about safety glasses brands, 3M Peltor appeared in two of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

3M Peltor is the third most searched of 7 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.

  1. BolléShare of searches 61.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. RadiansShare of searches 19.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  3. 3M PeltorShare of searches 8.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. UvexShare of searches 7.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  5. ProChoiceShare of searches 1.5%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –

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Top safety glasses brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, 3M Peltor was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. 3M Peltor is the third most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Uvex1st
  2. Bollé2nd
  3. 3M Peltor3rd
  4. Radians–
  5. ProChoice–
  6. Honeywell–
  7. Pyramex–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Bollé5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Uvex4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • 3M Peltor2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • ProChoice1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Radians0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Honeywell0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Pyramex0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which safety glasses brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Uvex
    2. 2Bollé

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best safety glasses brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Bollé
    2. 2Uvex
    3. 33M Peltor

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best safety glasses brand in New Zealand for workplace eye protection?”

    1. 1Uvex
    2. 2Bollé
    3. 33M Peltor

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best safety glasses”

    1. 1Bollé
    2. 2Uvex

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “work safety glasses”

    1. 1ProChoice
    2. 2Bollé

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.

Which safety glasses brands compete with 3M Peltor?

3M Peltor against safety glasses brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Bollé, Radians, 3M Peltor, Uvex. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthBolléRadians3M PeltorUvexProChoiceHoneywellPyramex
Oct 202556.8%24.3%6.3%9%0.9%1.8%0.9%
Nov 202565.7%19%6.6%6.6%0.73%0.73%0.73%
Dec 202570.9%12.7%6.4%7.3%0.91%0.91%0.91%
Jan 202664.8%17.6%7.2%8%0.8%0.8%0.8%
Feb 202645%32.2%9.4%10.7%0.67%1.3%0.67%
Mar 202648.7%31.6%11.2%5.9%1.3%0.66%0.66%
Apr 202649.1%30.2%10.4%7.5%0.94%0.94%0.94%
May 202648.8%30.7%11%7.1%0.79%0.79%0.79%
Jun 202652.6%23.7%7.9%12.3%0.88%1.8%0.88%
Jul 202659.1%18.3%7.8%12.2%0.87%0.87%0.87%
Aug 202659.2%22.5%7.7%7.7%1.4%0.7%0.7%
Sep 202661.9%19.4%8.2%7.5%1.5%0.75%0.75%

  1. 1.Bollé

    61.9%

    Held 1st. 830 estimated branded searches, -1.2% vs prior month. Share +2.8 points.

  2. 2.Radians

    19.4%

    Held 2nd. 260 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -3.1 points.

  3. 3.3M Peltor

    8.2%

    Held 3rd. 110 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.

  4. 4.Uvex

    7.5%

    Held 4th. 100 estimated branded searches, -9.1% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

  5. 5.ProChoice

    1.5%

    Held 5th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  6. 6.Honeywell

    0.75%

    Held 6th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  7. 7.Pyramex

    0.75%

    Held 7th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between 3M Peltor and its closest rivals

Every comparison with 3M Peltor

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How has branded search demand for 3M Peltor changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

4 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for 3M Peltor in New Zealand rose from 1.1K to 1.3K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 3M Peltor’s share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand increased from 6.3% to 8.2%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 3M Peltor’s share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand peaked at 11.2% in March 2026 and was lowest at 6.3% in October 2025.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 3M Peltor rose from 4th to 3rd among safety glasses brands in New Zealand.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand safety glasses brands in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Bollé gained share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand, from 59.2% to 61.9%.

  2. In September 2026, Radians lost share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand, from 22.5% to 19.4%.

  3. Uvex’s share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 12.3% to 7.5% in September 2026.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for ProChoice in New Zealand rose 100% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 20 in September 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for 3M Peltor in New Zealand rose 57.1% over 12 measured months, from 70 to 110 in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Honeywell in New Zealand fell 50% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 10 in September 2026.

How are 3M Peltor’s branded searches counted?

18 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 3M Peltor’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.

  • 3m bluetooth earmuffs
  • 3m ear defenders
  • 3m ear muffs
  • 3m ear protection with radio
  • 3m peltor
  • 3m peltor ear muffs
  • 3m peltor ear protection
  • 3m peltor earmuffs
  • 3m radio ear defenders
  • 3m radio ear protection
  • 3m radio earmuffs
  • ear defenders 3m peltor
  • earmuff 3m peltor
  • peltor bluetooth earmuffs
  • peltor ear muffs
  • peltor earmuffs
  • peltor earmuffs bluetooth
  • peltor radio earmuffs

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Who owns 3M Peltor?

3M Peltor is owned by 3M. Brandwave does not track any other brands owned by 3M.

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Where does 3M Peltor compete?

3M Peltor is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Hearing protection brands2nd of 717.6%Show ranking
Safety glasses brands3rd of 78.2%Shown above
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