How popular isCool Awnings?
In September 2026, people searched for Cool Awnings by name about 480 times in New Zealand, an 18.6% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 30% of all New Zealand awnings brand searches, placing Cool Awnings second out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about awnings brands, Cool Awnings appeared in four of the five answers and was the most recommended of the six.
Cool Awnings is the second most searched of 6 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
StratcoShare of searches 45%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Cool AwningsShare of searches 30%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
LuxaflexShare of searches 13.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
SunbrellaShare of searches 8.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- Awnings DirectShare of searches 1.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top awnings brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Cool Awnings was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Cool Awnings is the most recommended of the six.
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.
Cool Awnings4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Awnings Direct2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Llaza2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Stratco0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Luxaflex0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sunbrella0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about awnings brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which awning brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best awning brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best awning brand in New Zealand for outdoor shade?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“awnings nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“window awnings nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which awnings brands compete with Cool Awnings?
Share of searches by month for Stratco, Cool Awnings, Luxaflex, Sunbrella. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Stratco | Cool Awnings | Luxaflex | Sunbrella | Awnings Direct | Llaza |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57% | 25.9% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 0.88% | 0.88% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.3% | 27.3% | 9.7% | 14.8% | 0.93% | 0.93% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.2% | 26.8% | 7.8% | 14.5% | 0.56% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.2% | 26.8% | 9.5% | 11.7% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.3% | 27.4% | 12% | 8% | 1.7% | 0.57% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.5% | 28.1% | 12.3% | 6.4% | 0.58% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.8% | 20.6% | 11% | 9% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| May 2026 | 48.3% | 26.2% | 14.1% | 9.4% | 0.67% | 1.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 49% | 26.5% | 14.3% | 7.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 52.9% | 23.5% | 15.4% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 45.6% | 30.4% | 10.8% | 8.9% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 45% | 30% | 13.1% | 8.8% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 45% | 720 | 0% | -0.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30% | 480 | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.1% | 210 | +23.5% | +2.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.8% | 140 | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.9% | 30 | -25% | -0.7 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.3% | 20 | -33.3% | -0.6 points |
1.
Stratco45%
Held 1st. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
30%
Held 2nd. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
3.
Luxaflex13.1%
Held 3rd. 210 estimated branded searches, +23.5% vs prior month. Share +2.4 points.
8.8%
Held 4th. 140 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
1.9%
Held 5th. 30 estimated branded searches, -25% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
6.
Llaza1.3%
Held 6th. 20 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
Compare popularity between Cool Awnings and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Cool Awnings
3 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Cool Awnings changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Cool Awnings in New Zealand fell from 590 to 480.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cool Awnings’ share of searches among awnings brands in New Zealand increased from 25.9% to 30%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cool Awnings’ share of searches among awnings brands in New Zealand peaked at 30.4% in August 2026 and was lowest at 20.6% in April 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand awnings brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Luxaflex gained share of searches among awnings brands in New Zealand, from 10.8% to 13.1%.
In September 2026, Awnings Direct lost share of searches among awnings brands in New Zealand, from 2.5% to 1.9%.

In September 2026, Llaza lost share of searches among awnings brands in New Zealand, from 1.9% to 1.3%.

In September 2026, Stratco lost share of searches among awnings brands in New Zealand, from 45.6% to 45%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Cool Awnings in New Zealand fell 18.6% over 12 measured months, from 590 to 480 in September 2026.
How are Cool Awnings’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cool Awnings’ 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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