How popular isChemist Warehouse?
In September 2026, people searched for Chemist Warehouse by name about 767,000 times in New Zealand, an 8.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 94.7% of all New Zealand health store searches, placing Chemist Warehouse first out of five stores. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about health stores, Chemist Warehouse did not appear in any of the answers.
Chemist Warehouse is the most searched of 5 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
Chemist WarehouseShare of searches 94.7%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
iHerbShare of searches 2.5%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
HealthPostShare of searches 1.3%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Health 2000Share of searches 0.88%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Pure NatureShare of searches 0.59%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top health stores in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Chemist Warehouse did not appear in any of the three answers.
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.
HealthPost3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Health 20002 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Chemist Warehouse0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
iHerb0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Pure Nature0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about health stores
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which health store should I shop at in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best health stores in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best health store in New Zealand for vitamins and supplements?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“health stores nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“natural health products”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which health stores compete with Chemist Warehouse?
Share of searches by month for Chemist Warehouse, iHerb. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Chemist Warehouse | iHerb | HealthPost | Health 2000 | Pure Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 94.5% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.65% |
| Nov 2025 | 95.4% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.93% | 0.66% |
| Dec 2025 | 95.9% | 1.5% | 0.98% | 1.1% | 0.52% |
| Jan 2026 | 94.1% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.61% |
| Feb 2026 | 94.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.63% |
| Mar 2026 | 93.9% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.91% |
| Apr 2026 | 94.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.74% |
| May 2026 | 94.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.75% |
| Jun 2026 | 94.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.75% |
| Jul 2026 | 95% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.62% |
| Aug 2026 | 94.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.75% |
| Sep 2026 | 94.7% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.88% | 0.59% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 94.7% | 707K | +3.8% | +0.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 2.5% | 18.5K | -0.48% | -0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 1.3% | 10K | -0.4% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.88% | 6.5K | -15.9% | -0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.59% | 4.4K | -18.5% | -0.2 points |
94.7%
Held 1st. 707K estimated branded searches, +3.8% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
2.
iHerb2.5%
Held 2nd. 18.5K estimated branded searches, -0.48% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
1.3%
Held 3rd. 10K estimated branded searches, -0.4% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.88%
Held 4th. 6.5K estimated branded searches, -15.9% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0.59%
Held 5th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
Compare popularity between Chemist Warehouse and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Chemist Warehouse changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Chemist Warehouse in New Zealand fell from 839K to 767K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Chemist Warehouse’s share of searches among health stores in New Zealand peaked at 95.9% in December 2025 and was lowest at 93.9% in March 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand health stores in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Chemist Warehouse gained share of searches among health stores in New Zealand, from 94.2% to 94.7%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Health 2000 in New Zealand fell 30.8% over 12 measured months, from 9.5K to 6.5K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Pure Nature in New Zealand fell 18.6% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 4.4K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for HealthPost in New Zealand fell 18.6% over 12 measured months, from 12.3K to 10K in September 2026.
How are Chemist Warehouse’s branded searches counted?
28 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Chemist Warehouse’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 Chemist Warehouse compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beauty retailers | 1st of 10 | 80% | Show ranking |
| community pharmacy brands | 1st of 5 | 83.4% | Show ranking |
| Health stores | 1st of 5 | 94.7% | Shown above |
| Napier pharmacies | 1st of 5 | 89.6% | Show ranking |
| Dunedin pharmacies | 2nd of 6 | 39% | Show ranking |
| Hastings pharmacies | 1st of 4 | 95.5% | Show ranking |
| Queenstown pharmacies | 1st of 4 | 69.6% | Show ranking |
| Taupo pharmacies | 1st of 3 | 94.3% | Show ranking |
| New Plymouth pharmacies | 1st of 4 | 76.7% | Show ranking |
| Ashburton pharmacies | 1st of 5 | 78.7% | Show ranking |
| Blenheim pharmacies | 1st of 5 | 79.9% | Show ranking |
| Cambridge pharmacies | 1st of 4 | 92.1% | Show ranking |

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