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How popular isEpson?

In September 2026, people searched for Epson by name about 4,160 times in New Zealand, an 8.1% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 15.2% of all New Zealand printer brand searches, placing Epson third out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about printer brands, Epson appeared in three of the four answers and was the second most recommended of the six.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Epson is the third most searched of 6 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.

  1. HPShare of searches 46.9%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  2. CanonShare of searches 21.6%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  3. EpsonShare of searches 15.2%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  4. BrotherShare of searches 13.5%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  5. KyoceraShare of searches 1.8%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –

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Top printer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Epson was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Epson is the second most recommended of the six.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Brother1st
  2. Epson2nd
  3. Canon3rd
  4. HP4th
  5. Kyocera–
  6. Fuji Xerox–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • HP4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Canon4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Brother4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Epson3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Kyocera0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Fuji Xerox0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which printer brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Brother
    2. 2Epson
    3. 3Canon
    4. 4HP

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best printer brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Brother
    2. 2Epson
    3. 3Canon
    4. 4HP

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best printer brand in New Zealand for home printing?”

    1. 1Epson
    2. 2Brother
    3. 3Canon
    4. 4HP

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “cheap printer nz”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “wireless printer”

    1. 1HP
    2. 2Brother
    3. 3Canon

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 printer brands compete with Epson?

Epson against printer brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for HP, Canon, Epson, Brother. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthHPCanonEpsonBrotherKyoceraFuji Xerox
Oct 202544.4%23.1%14.8%14.3%1.8%1.7%
Nov 202544.7%24.1%14.8%13.4%1.4%1.6%
Dec 202541.7%27.2%15%13%1.6%1.6%
Jan 202643.4%23.2%15.7%14.3%1.6%1.7%
Feb 202644.4%20.7%16.2%15.2%1.8%1.8%
Mar 202645.1%21.6%15.2%14.2%1.8%2.1%
Apr 202642.6%21.1%17.3%15.8%1.7%1.5%
May 202643.2%23%15.4%14.7%1.8%1.9%
Jun 202643.9%21.6%17.5%13.6%1.8%1.6%
Jul 202642.9%22.7%17.4%14.1%1.5%1.5%
Aug 202643.4%23.1%17.1%13.2%1.7%1.5%
Sep 202646.9%21.6%15.2%13.5%1.8%1.1%

  1. 1.HP

    46.9%

    Held 1st. 11.5K estimated branded searches, +3% vs prior month. Share +3.4 points.

  2. 2.Canon

    21.6%

    Held 2nd. 5.3K estimated branded searches, -10.6% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.

  3. 3.Epson

    15.2%

    Held 3rd. 3.7K estimated branded searches, -15.1% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.

  4. 4.Brother

    13.5%

    Held 4th. 3.3K estimated branded searches, -2.9% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

  5. 5.Kyocera

    1.8%

    Held 5th. 430 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  6. 6.Fuji Xerox

    1.1%

    Held 6th. 270 estimated branded searches, -28.9% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.

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How has branded search demand for Epson changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Epson in New Zealand rose from 3.9K to 4.2K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Epson’s share of searches among printer brands in New Zealand peaked at 17.5% in June 2026 and was lowest at 14.8% in October 2025.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand printer brands in September 2026?

4 changes

  1. In September 2026, HP gained share of searches among printer brands in New Zealand, from 43.4% to 46.9%.

  2. In September 2026, Epson lost share of searches among printer brands in New Zealand, from 17.1% to 15.2%.

  3. In September 2026, Canon lost share of searches among printer brands in New Zealand, from 23.1% to 21.6%.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Fuji Xerox in New Zealand fell 30.8% over 12 measured months, from 390 to 270 in September 2026.

How are Epson’s branded searches counted?

10 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Epson’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.

  • epson
  • epson ecotank printer
  • epson et
  • epson ink
  • epson ink cartridges
  • epson ink printer
  • epson printer
  • epson projector
  • epson toner
  • epson video projector

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Epson compete?

Epson is ranked in eight competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Printer brands3rd of 615.2%Shown above
Printer toner brands3rd of 611.1%Show ranking
Laser printer brands3rd of 511.2%Show ranking
Plotter printer brands3rd of 311.5%Show ranking
Ink cartridges brands2nd of 425.9%Show ranking
Projector brands1st of 736.9%Show ranking
Portable projector brands2nd of 539.1%Show ranking
Short throw projector brands1st of 547.8%Show ranking
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