How popular isDimplex?
In September 2026, people searched for Dimplex by name about 790 times in New Zealand, a 9.7% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.1% of all New Zealand panel heater brand searches, placing Dimplex sixth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about panel heater brands, Dimplex appeared in three of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the six.
Dimplex is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
De'LonghiShare of searches 55.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
RinnaiShare of searches 34.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
GoldairShare of searches 7.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st- NoboShare of searches 0.87%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
DimplexShare of searches 0.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top panel heater brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Dimplex was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Dimplex is the fifth 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.
Goldair5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
De'Longhi3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Nobo3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Dimplex3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Noirot2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Rinnai0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about panel heater brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which panel heater brand should I go to in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best panel heater brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best panel heater brand in New Zealand for a cold bedroom?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“panel heater nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wall panel heater”
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 panel heater brands compete with Dimplex?
Share of searches by month for De'Longhi, Rinnai, Goldair, Dimplex. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | De'Longhi | Rinnai | Goldair | Nobo | Noirot | Dimplex |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50.5% | 37.8% | 9.5% | 1.2% | 0.45% | 0.56% |
| Nov 2025 | 54.1% | 29.9% | 15% | 0.75% | 0.11% | 0.11% |
| Dec 2025 | 58.8% | 25% | 14.6% | 1.2% | 0.22% | 0.22% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.1% | 30.7% | 13.4% | 1.2% | 0.34% | 0.23% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.1% | 41% | 11% | 1.3% | 0.45% | 0.11% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.9% | 38.5% | 11.2% | 1.5% | 0.73% | 0.21% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.5% | 31.7% | 11.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.09% |
| May 2026 | 53% | 33.6% | 10.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.16% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.7% | 35.7% | 9.9% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.5% | 35.5% | 10.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.08% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.2% | 34.3% | 7.7% | 0.89% | 0.89% | 0.08% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.9% | 34.8% | 7.7% | 0.87% | 0.68% | 0.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 55.9% | 5.8K | -17% | -0.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 34.8% | 3.6K | -15.1% | +0.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.7% | 790 | -16.8% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.87% | 90 | -18.2% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.68% | 70 | -36.4% | -0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.1% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
55.9%
Held 1st. 5.8K estimated branded searches, -17% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
2.
Rinnai34.8%
Held 2nd. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -15.1% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
3.
Goldair7.7%
Held 3rd. 790 estimated branded searches, -16.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.Nobo
0.87%
Held 4th. 90 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.Noirot
0.68%
Held 5th. 70 estimated branded searches, -36.4% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
6.
Dimplex0.1%
Held 6th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Dimplex and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Dimplex
2 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Dimplex changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Dimplex in New Zealand rose from 720 to 790.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dimplex fell from 5th to 6th among panel heater brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand panel heater brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Rinnai gained share of searches among panel heater brands in New Zealand, from 34.3% to 34.8%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Noirot in New Zealand rose 75% over 12 measured months, from 40 to 70 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for De'Longhi in New Zealand rose 28.6% over 12 measured months, from 4.5K to 5.8K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Dimplex in New Zealand fell 80% over 12 measured months, from 50 to 10 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Nobo in New Zealand fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 110 to 90 in September 2026.
How are Dimplex’s branded searches counted?
10 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dimplex’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.
- dc dimplex heater
- dimplex cadiz heater
- dimplex dehumidifier
- dimplex eco heater
- dimplex electric heater
- dimplex fire
- dimplex heater
- dimplex heater oil
- dimplex heater wall
- dimplex panel heater
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Where does Dimplex compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portable heater brands | 5th of 6 | 0.02% | Show ranking |
| Standing fan brands | 4th of 5 | 0.02% | Show ranking |
| Heater and dehumidifier brands | 4th of 5 | 5% | Show ranking |
| Panel heater brands | 6th of 6 | 0.1% | Shown above |

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