How popular isCompex?
In September 2026, people searched for Compex by name about 110 times in New Zealand, a 57.1% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 4.1% of all New Zealand compression recovery boot brand searches, placing Compex fourth out of four brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about compression recovery boot brands, Compex appeared in two of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the four.
Compex is the fourth most searched of 4 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
TherabodyShare of searches 62.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
HypericeShare of searches 17.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
NormatecShare of searches 15.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
CompexShare of searches 4.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top compression recovery boot brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Compex was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Compex is the fourth most recommended of the four.
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.
See every answer about compression recovery boot brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which compression recovery boot brand should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best compression recovery boot brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best compression recovery boot brand in New Zealand for recovery after training?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“recovery boots for athletes”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“compression recovery system”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which compression recovery boot brands compete with Compex?
Share of searches by month for Therabody, Hyperice, Normatec, Compex. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Therabody | Hyperice | Normatec | Compex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 61.4% | 15.7% | 19.3% | 3.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 68% | 14.2% | 15.4% | 2.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 77.6% | 10.5% | 10.2% | 1.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 65.2% | 14.7% | 17.4% | 2.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 63.1% | 17.1% | 17.1% | 2.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 58.1% | 14.6% | 24.2% | 3% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.7% | 17.3% | 19.9% | 3.1% |
| May 2026 | 59% | 17.5% | 19.5% | 4% |
| Jun 2026 | 64.3% | 14.6% | 17.3% | 3.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.5% | 16.7% | 18.1% | 5.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.5% | 22.4% | 18.3% | 3.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 62.2% | 17.9% | 15.9% | 4.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 62.2% | 1.5K | +4.8% | +6.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.9% | 440 | -25.4% | -4.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 15.9% | 390 | -18.8% | -2.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.1% | 100 | 0% | +0.3 points |
62.2%
Held 1st. 1.5K estimated branded searches, +4.8% vs prior month. Share +6.7 points.
2.
Hyperice17.9%
Held 2nd. 440 estimated branded searches, -25.4% vs prior month. Share -4.5 points.
3.
Normatec15.9%
Held 3rd. 390 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -2.4 points.
4.
Compex4.1%
Held 4th. 100 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
Compare popularity between Compex and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Compex changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Compex in New Zealand rose from 70 to 110.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Compex’s share of searches among compression recovery boot brands in New Zealand peaked at 5.6% in July 2026 and was lowest at 1.6% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand compression recovery boot brands in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Therabody gained share of searches among compression recovery boot brands in New Zealand, from 55.5% to 62.2%.

In September 2026, Hyperice lost share of searches among compression recovery boot brands in New Zealand, from 22.4% to 17.9%.

In September 2026, Normatec lost share of searches among compression recovery boot brands in New Zealand, from 18.3% to 15.9%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Compex in New Zealand rose 66.7% over 12 measured months, from 60 to 100 in September 2026.
How are Compex’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Compex’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.
- compex
- compex massage gun
- compex muscle stimulator
- compex recovery
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Where does Compex compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massage gun and recovery brands | 5th of 5 | 4.2% | Show ranking |
| Compression recovery boot brands | 4th of 4 | 4.1% | Shown above |

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