How popular isClark?
In September 2026, people searched for Clark by name about 30 times in New Zealand, a 40% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.92% of all New Zealand forklift battery brand searches, placing Clark fourth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about forklift battery brands, Clark did not appear in any of the answers.
Clark is the fourth most searched of 7 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
Century BatteriesShare of searches 73.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
CrownShare of searches 14.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
ExideShare of searches 9.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
ClarkShare of searches 0.92%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
HawkerShare of searches 0.61%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top forklift battery brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Clark did not appear in any of the five 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.
Crown4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hawker4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Century Batteries3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Sunlight3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Exide2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hyster1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Clark0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about forklift battery brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which forklift battery brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best forklift battery brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best forklift battery brand in New Zealand for warehouse shifts?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best forklift battery”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electric forklift battery”
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 forklift battery brands compete with Clark?
Share of searches by month for Century Batteries, Crown, Exide, Clark. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Century Batteries | Crown | Exide | Clark | Hawker | Hyster | Sunlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 75.5% | 15.1% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 0.63% | 0.31% | 0.31% |
| Nov 2025 | 75.9% | 15.2% | 6.6% | 0.95% | 0.63% | 0.32% | 0.32% |
| Dec 2025 | 77.9% | 12.7% | 6.8% | 1.3% | 0.65% | 0.32% | 0.32% |
| Jan 2026 | 74.8% | 15% | 8.1% | 0.93% | 0.62% | 0.31% | 0.31% |
| Feb 2026 | 72.5% | 17.8% | 7.9% | 1.2% | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 72.1% | 17.7% | 7.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 74.8% | 15% | 8.1% | 0.93% | 0.62% | 0.31% | 0.31% |
| May 2026 | 73.4% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 0.92% | 0.61% | 0.31% | 0.31% |
| Jun 2026 | 73.2% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 0.76% | 0.51% | 0.51% | 0.25% |
| Jul 2026 | 75.3% | 12.5% | 10.1% | 1% | 0.52% | 0.26% | 0.26% |
| Aug 2026 | 71.4% | 14.3% | 11.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 73.4% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 0.92% | 0.61% | 0.31% | 0.31% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 73.4% | 2.4K | 0% | +2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 14.7% | 480 | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.8% | 320 | -17.9% | -1.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.92% | 30 | -25% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.61% | 20 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.31% | 10 | -50% | -0.3 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.31% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
73.4%
Held 1st. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2 points.
2.
Crown14.7%
Held 2nd. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
3.
Exide9.8%
Held 3rd. 320 estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share -1.8 points.
4.
Clark0.92%
Held 4th. 30 estimated branded searches, -25% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
5.
Hawker0.61%
Held 5th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
Hyster0.31%
Held 6th. 10 estimated branded searches, -50% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
7.Sunlight
0.31%
Held 7th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Clark and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Clark changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Clark in New Zealand fell from 50 to 30.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Clark’s share of searches among forklift battery brands in New Zealand decreased from 1.6% to 0.92%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand forklift battery brands in September 2026?
3 changes

In September 2026, Century Batteries gained share of searches among forklift battery brands in New Zealand, from 71.4% to 73.4%.

In September 2026, Exide lost share of searches among forklift battery brands in New Zealand, from 11.6% to 9.8%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Clark in New Zealand fell 40% over 12 measured months, from 50 to 30 in September 2026.
How are Clark’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Clark’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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Where does Clark compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forklift dealer brands | 8th of 10 | 0.01% | Show ranking |
| Forklift battery brands | 4th of 7 | 0.92% | Shown above |
| Forklift brands | 13th of 13 | 1.3% | Show ranking |

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