How popular isFriend & Wistrand in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 260 branded searches for Friend & Wistrand in New Zealand which is down 7.1% over the last 11 months. Friend & Wistrand holds 39.6% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand palmerston north collision repair companies and is ranked 2nd of 4 competitors for search popularity.
Dittmer Collision Repair41.5%
Friend & Wistrand39.6%
Palmerston North Panel & Paint17%
City Panel & Paint1.9%
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Which palmerston north collision repair companies compete with Friend & Wistrand?
Share of Search by month for Dittmer Collision Repair, Friend & Wistrand, Palmerston North Panel & Paint. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Dittmer Collision Repair | Friend & Wistrand | Palmerston North Panel & Paint | City Panel & Paint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 44.3% | 31.1% | 23% | 1.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.3% | 34.6% | 21.2% | 1.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 45% | 30% | 22.5% | 2.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.2% | 34.4% | 21.9% | 1.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.4% | 28.6% | 17.5% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.1% | 34.8% | 24.6% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.8% | 31.9% | 19.1% | 2.1% |
| May 2026 | 46.6% | 32.8% | 19% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 45% | 28.3% | 23.3% | 3.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.5% | 39.6% | 17% | 1.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.5% | 39.6% | 17% | 1.9% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 41.5% | 220 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 39.6% | 210 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17% | 90 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.9% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
41.5%
held 1st · 220 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · 0 points
39.6%
held 2nd · 210 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · 0 points
held 3rd · 90 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · 0 points
1.9%
held 4th · 10 estimated branded searches · 0% vs prior month · 0 points
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How has branded search demand for Friend & Wistrand changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Friend & Wistrand in New Zealand fell from 280 to 260.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Friend & Wistrand’s estimated Share of Search among palmerston north collision repair companies in New Zealand increased from 31.1% to 39.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Friend & Wistrand’s estimated Share of Search among palmerston north collision repair companies in New Zealand peaked at 39.6% in July 2026 and was lowest at 28.3% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand palmerston north collision repair companies in August 2026?
3 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Friend & Wistrand in New Zealand rose 10.5% over 11 measured months, from 190 to 210 in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Palmerston North Panel & Paint in New Zealand fell 35.7% over 11 measured months, from 140 to 90 in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Dittmer Collision Repair in New Zealand fell 18.5% over 11 measured months, from 270 to 220 in August 2026.
How is Friend & Wistrand measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Friend & Wistrand’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.
3 branded search terms
- friend & wistrand
- friend and wistrand
- friend and wistrand palmerston north
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