How popular isDYMO?
In September 2026, people searched for DYMO by name about 1,380 times in New Zealand, a 7.4% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 30.4% of all New Zealand barcode labels brand searches, placing DYMO second out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about barcode labels brands, DYMO appeared in two of the five answers and was the joint fourth most recommended of the five.
DYMO is the second most searched of 5 competitors and the joint fourth most recommended in AI answers.
AveryShare of searches 32.2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
DYMOShare of searches 30.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
BrotherShare of searches 17.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
PacLabelShare of searches 14.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
ZebraShare of searches 6.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top barcode labels brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, DYMO was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. DYMO is the joint fourth most recommended of the five.
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.
PacLabel5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Zebra5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Brother3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
DYMO2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Avery1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about barcode labels brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which barcode labels brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best barcode labels brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best barcode labels brand in New Zealand for retail labelling?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“barcode labels nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“thermal labels nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which barcode labels brands compete with DYMO?
Share of searches by month for Avery, DYMO, Brother, PacLabel, Zebra. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Avery | DYMO | Brother | PacLabel | Zebra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.4% | 33.3% | 17.3% | 9.3% | 7.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 37.1% | 28.7% | 16.3% | 10.8% | 7.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.6% | 32.7% | 15.8% | 10.4% | 5.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 24.6% | 37.9% | 24.6% | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 30.9% | 33.9% | 20.3% | 8.9% | 5.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.5% | 33.1% | 15.5% | 10.4% | 5.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 28.8% | 33.7% | 19% | 10.2% | 8.3% |
| May 2026 | 34% | 33.5% | 18.1% | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 30.8% | 34.2% | 16.7% | 11.1% | 7.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 28.3% | 33% | 18.4% | 12.3% | 8% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.3% | 30.9% | 20.6% | 11.2% | 6% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.2% | 30.4% | 17.2% | 14.1% | 6.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 32.2% | 730 | 0% | +0.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30.4% | 690 | -4.2% | -0.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.2% | 390 | -18.8% | -3.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 14.1% | 320 | +23.1% | +2.9 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.2% | 140 | 0% | +0.2 points |
1.
Avery32.2%
Held 1st. 730 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
2.
DYMO30.4%
Held 2nd. 690 estimated branded searches, -4.2% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
3.
Brother17.2%
Held 3rd. 390 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -3.4 points.
4.
PacLabel14.1%
Held 4th. 320 estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share +2.9 points.
5.
Zebra6.2%
Held 5th. 140 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
Compare popularity between DYMO and its closest rivals
Every comparison with DYMO
7 comparisons
How has branded search demand for DYMO changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for DYMO in New Zealand fell from 1.5K to 1.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DYMO’s share of searches among barcode labels brands in New Zealand decreased from 33.3% to 30.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DYMO’s share of searches among barcode labels brands in New Zealand peaked at 37.9% in January 2026 and was lowest at 28.7% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, DYMO fell from 1st to 2nd among barcode labels brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand barcode labels brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, PacLabel gained share of searches among barcode labels brands in New Zealand, from 11.2% to 14.1%.

In September 2026, Avery gained share of searches among barcode labels brands in New Zealand, from 31.3% to 32.2%.

In September 2026, Brother lost share of searches among barcode labels brands in New Zealand, from 20.6% to 17.2%.

In September 2026, DYMO lost share of searches among barcode labels brands in New Zealand, from 30.9% to 30.4%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Zebra in New Zealand fell 17.6% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 140 in September 2026.
How are DYMO’s branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DYMO’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.
- dymo
- dymo connect
- dymo label maker
- dymo labels
- dymo labelwriter450
- dymo letratag
- dymo tag printer
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Where does DYMO compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Label maker brands | 3rd of 6 | 16.9% | Show ranking |
| Label printer brands | 2nd of 4 | 34.3% | Show ranking |
| Barcode labels brands | 2nd of 5 | 30.4% | Shown above |
| Barcode printer brands | 1st of 4 | 68.3% | Show ranking |

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