How popular isAqua Lung?
In September 2026, people searched for Aqua Lung by name about 170 times in New Zealand, a 5.6% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 56.7% of all New Zealand dive gear brand searches, placing Aqua Lung first out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about dive gear brands, Aqua Lung appeared in three of the four answers and was the fifth most recommended of the five.
Aqua Lung is the most searched of 5 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
Aqua LungShare of searches 56.7%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
ScubaproShare of searches 26.7%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
MaresShare of searches 6.7%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
ShearwaterShare of searches 6.7%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
ApeksShare of searches 3.3%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top dive gear brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Aqua Lung was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Aqua Lung is the fifth most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Scubapro1st
Apeks2nd
Mares3rd
Shearwater4th
Aqua Lung5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Mares4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Aqua Lung3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Scubapro3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Shearwater3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Apeks3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about dive gear brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which dive gear brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best dive gear brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best dive gear brand in New Zealand for recreational diving?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“scuba gear nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cheap dive gear”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which dive gear brands compete with Aqua Lung?
Share of searches by month for Aqua Lung, Scubapro, Mares, Shearwater, Apeks. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Aqua Lung | Scubapro | Mares | Shearwater | Apeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50% | 22.2% | 8.3% | 11.1% | 8.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.2% | 23.3% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 7% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.8% | 25.5% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 6.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 50% | 27.8% | 7.4% | 9.3% | 5.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.7% | 19.5% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 7.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.4% | 22.9% | 5.7% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.5% | 24.2% | 6.1% | 15.2% | 9.1% |
| May 2026 | 50% | 25% | 5.6% | 11.1% | 8.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 50% | 27.8% | 5.6% | 13.9% | 2.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.9% | 23.5% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 5.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.4% | 20.5% | 7.7% | 10.3% | 5.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.7% | 26.7% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 3.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 56.7% | 170 | -22.7% | +0.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 26.7% | 80 | 0% | +6.2 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 6.7% | 20 | -33.3% | -1 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 6.7% | 20 | -50% | -3.6 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.3% | 10 | -50% | -1.8 points |
56.7%
Held 1st. 170 estimated branded searches, -22.7% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
2.
Scubapro26.7%
Held 2nd. 80 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +6.2 points.
3.
Mares6.7%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 20 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
6.7%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 20 estimated branded searches, -50% vs prior month. Share -3.6 points.
5.
Apeks3.3%
Held 5th. 10 estimated branded searches, -50% vs prior month. Share -1.8 points.
Compare popularity between Aqua Lung and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Aqua Lung changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Aqua Lung in New Zealand fell from 180 to 170.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Aqua Lung’s share of searches among dive gear brands in New Zealand increased from 50% to 56.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Aqua Lung’s share of searches among dive gear brands in New Zealand peaked at 56.7% in September 2026 and was lowest at 45.5% in April 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand dive gear brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Scubapro gained share of searches among dive gear brands in New Zealand, from 20.5% to 26.7%.

In September 2026, Shearwater lost share of searches among dive gear brands in New Zealand, from 10.3% to 6.7%.

In September 2026, Apeks lost share of searches among dive gear brands in New Zealand, from 5.1% to 3.3%.

In September 2026, Mares lost share of searches among dive gear brands in New Zealand, from 7.7% to 6.7%.

Aqua Lung’s share of searches among dive gear brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 50% to 56.7% in September 2026.
How are Aqua Lung’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Aqua Lung’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.
- aqua lung
- aqualung dive gear
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