How popular isFirst Security?
In September 2026, people searched for First Security by name about 1,300 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 20% of all New Zealand security company searches, placing First Security third out of six companies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about security companies, First Security appeared in three of the four answers and was the most recommended of the six.
First Security is the third most searched of 6 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
Allied SecurityShare of searches 24.6%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
ArmourguardShare of searches 21.8%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
First SecurityShare of searches 20%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Red BadgeShare of searches 20%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
ADTShare of searches 7.7%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top security companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, First Security was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. First Security 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.
First Security3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Allied Security2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Armourguard2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Red Badge2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
ADT2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Chubb Security1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which security company should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best security companies in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best security company in New Zealand for alarm monitoring?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“security companies nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“security guards nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which security companies compete with First Security?
Share of searches by month for Allied Security, Armourguard, First Security, Red Badge, ADT, Chubb Security. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Allied Security | Armourguard | First Security | Red Badge | ADT | Chubb Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 22.3% | 26.1% | 18.1% | 18.1% | 9.9% | 5.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 22.3% | 25.8% | 13.9% | 22.3% | 10.2% | 5.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 26.9% | 25.6% | 16.8% | 16.8% | 8.4% | 5.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 23.9% | 27.7% | 14.9% | 19.4% | 9.3% | 4.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 15.5% | 28.4% | 15.5% | 20.2% | 13% | 7.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 16.9% | 25.3% | 16.9% | 20.9% | 13.7% | 6.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 19.5% | 21.9% | 19.5% | 19.5% | 15% | 4.8% |
| May 2026 | 19% | 20.8% | 23.3% | 19% | 12.2% | 5.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 20.6% | 24.5% | 20.6% | 15.8% | 12.3% | 6.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 22.5% | 26.4% | 17.3% | 17.3% | 11.1% | 5.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 24.4% | 21.8% | 19.8% | 19.8% | 9.4% | 4.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 24.6% | 21.8% | 20% | 20% | 7.7% | 6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 24.6% | 1.6K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.8% | 1.4K | -0.7% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 20% | 1.3K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 20% | 1.3K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 7.7% | 500 | -19.4% | -1.8 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 6% | 390 | +21.9% | +1.1 points |
24.6%
Held 1st. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
21.8%
Held 2nd. 1.4K estimated branded searches, -0.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
20%
Held 3rd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
20%
Held 4th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
5.
ADT7.7%
Held 5th. 500 estimated branded searches, -19.4% vs prior month. Share -1.8 points.
6%
Held 6th. 390 estimated branded searches, +21.9% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
Compare popularity between First Security and its closest rivals
Every comparison with First Security
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for First Security changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for First Security in New Zealand held steady at 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, First Security’s share of searches among security companies in New Zealand increased from 18.1% to 20%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, First Security’s share of searches among security companies in New Zealand peaked at 23.3% in May 2026 and was lowest at 13.9% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand security companies in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Chubb Security gained share of searches among security companies in New Zealand, from 4.9% to 6%.

In September 2026, ADT lost share of searches among security companies in New Zealand, from 9.4% to 7.7%.

Red Badge’s share of searches among security companies in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 15.8% to 20% in September 2026.

Allied Security’s share of searches among security companies in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 20.6% to 24.6% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Armourguard in New Zealand fell 24.1% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 1.4K in September 2026.
How are First Security’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using First Security’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.
- first security
- firstsecurity
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