How popular isBridgman Eyecare?
In October 2026, people searched for Bridgman Eyecare by name about 640 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 7.2% of all New Zealand Dunedin optometrist searches, placing Bridgman Eyecare fourth out of seven optometrists. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Dunedin optometrists, Bridgman Eyecare appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the seven.
Bridgman Eyecare is the fourth most searched of 7 competitors and the most recommended 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, Bridgman Eyecare appeared in all four answers. Bridgman Eyecare is the most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- 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 Bridgman Eyecare 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.
Compare popularity between Bridgman Eyecare and its closest rivals
- Bridgman Eyecare vs Specsavers: compare popularity
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- Bridgman Eyecare vs Bailey Nelson: compare popularity
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- Bridgman Eyecare vs Matthews Eyecare: compare popularity
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Every comparison with Bridgman Eyecare
6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Bridgman Eyecare changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Bridgman Eyecare in New Zealand held steady at 640.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Bridgman Eyecare’s share of searches among Dunedin optometrists in New Zealand decreased from 8.1% to 7.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Bridgman Eyecare’s share of searches among Dunedin optometrists in New Zealand peaked at 8.1% in November 2025 and was lowest at 5.4% 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 Bridgman Eyecare’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bridgman Eyecare’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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