How popular isBailey Nelson?
In October 2026, people searched for Bailey Nelson by name about 9,230 times in New Zealand, a 16.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 10.8% of all New Zealand Dunedin optometrist searches, placing Bailey Nelson third out of seven optometrists. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Dunedin optometrists, Bailey Nelson did not appear in any of the answers.
Bailey Nelson is the third most searched of 7 competitors and not named in the AI answers we collected.
SpecsaversShare of searches 57.6%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
OPSMShare of searches 16.5%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Bailey NelsonShare of searches 10.8%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Bridgman EyecareShare of searches 7.2%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Stewart Caithness Gray OptometristsShare of searches 3%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top Dunedin optometrists in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Bailey Nelson did not appear in any of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
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Mentioned by AI
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Specsavers4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Bridgman Eyecare4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
OPSM3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Milburn & Neill Optometrists3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Stewart Caithness Gray Optometrists1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Matthews Eyecare1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Bailey Nelson0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about Dunedin optometrists
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which optometrist should I go to in Dunedin, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best optometrists in Dunedin, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best optometrist in Dunedin, New Zealand for an eye test?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“optometrist dunedin”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“eye test dunedin”
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.
How often do people search for Bailey Nelson compared with other New Zealand Dunedin optometrists?
Share of searches by month for Specsavers, OPSM, Bailey Nelson, Bridgman Eyecare, Stewart Caithness Gray Optometrists, Matthews Eyecare, Milburn & Neill Optometrists. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Specsavers | OPSM | Bailey Nelson | Bridgman Eyecare | Stewart Caithness Gray Optometrists | Matthews Eyecare | Milburn & Neill Optometrists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 58.1% | 14.9% | 11% | 8.1% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.6% | 19.5% | 11.1% | 7.5% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 58.1% | 15.6% | 13.5% | 6.5% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.7% | 17.4% | 10.2% | 6.5% | 4% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 60% | 15.6% | 9.1% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 2% | 4.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.6% | 16.4% | 10% | 6.4% | 4% | 2.1% | 4.5% |
| May 2026 | 60% | 15.7% | 10% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.1% | 16.7% | 8.9% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 62.1% | 13.5% | 9.5% | 6.5% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 3% |
| Aug 2026 | 60.6% | 15.3% | 9.4% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.3% | 17.7% | 11.8% | 6.3% | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Oct 2026 | 57.6% | 16.5% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 3% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 57.6% | 3K | -0.66% | +1.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 16.5% | 870 | -9.4% | -1.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10.8% | 570 | -10.9% | -1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.2% | 380 | +11.8% | +1 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 3% | 160 | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 2.5% | 130 | +18.2% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 5th to 7th | 2.3% | 120 | -25% | -0.7 pointsmoved from 5th to 7th |
57.6%
Held 1st. 3K estimated branded searches, -0.66% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
2.
OPSM16.5%
Held 2nd. 870 estimated branded searches, -9.4% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
10.8%
Held 3rd. 570 estimated branded searches, -10.9% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
7.2%
Held 4th. 380 estimated branded searches, +11.8% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
Moved from 6th to 5th. 160 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
2.5%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 130 estimated branded searches, +18.2% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
Moved from 5th to 7th. 120 estimated branded searches, -25% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
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Every comparison with Bailey Nelson
6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Bailey Nelson changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Bailey Nelson in New Zealand fell from 11K to 9.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Bailey Nelson’s share of searches among Dunedin optometrists in New Zealand peaked at 13.5% in January 2026 and was lowest at 8.9% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Dunedin optometrists in October 2026?
6 changes

In October 2026, Specsavers gained share of searches among Dunedin optometrists in New Zealand, from 56.3% to 57.6%.

In October 2026, Bridgman Eyecare gained share of searches among Dunedin optometrists in New Zealand, from 6.3% to 7.2%.

In October 2026, OPSM lost share of searches among Dunedin optometrists in New Zealand, from 17.7% to 16.5%.

In October 2026, Bailey Nelson lost share of searches among Dunedin optometrists in New Zealand, from 11.8% to 10.8%.

In October 2026, Milburn & Neill Optometrists lost share of searches among Dunedin optometrists in New Zealand, from 3% to 2.3%.

In October 2026, Matthews Eyecare rose from 7th to 6th among Dunedin optometrists in New Zealand.
How are Bailey Nelson’s branded searches counted?
13 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bailey Nelson’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.
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Where does Bailey Nelson compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optometrists | 3rd of 3 | 1.5% | Show ranking |
| Dunedin optometrists | 3rd of 7 | 10.8% | Shown above |

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