How popular isGeneration Homes?
In October 2026, people searched for Generation Homes by name about 880 times in New Zealand, a 12% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 5% of all New Zealand group home builder searches, placing Generation Homes eighth out of 12 builders. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about group home builders, Generation Homes appeared in one of the five answers and was the joint fifth most recommended of the 12.
Generation Homes is the eighth most searched of 12 competitors and the joint fifth most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Signature HomesShare of searches 17.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
G.J. Gardner HomesShare of searches 15.3%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
VersatileShare of searches 13.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Mike Greer HomesShare of searches 11.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th
Generation HomesShare of searches 5%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top group home builders in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Generation Homes was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Generation Homes is the joint fifth most recommended of the 12.
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.
Signature Homes2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Landmark Homes2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
G.J. Gardner Homes1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mike Greer Homes1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Jennian Homes1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Generation Homes1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Stonewood Homes1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
David Reid Homes1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Versatile0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Golden Homes0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about group home builders
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which group home builder should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best group home builders in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best group home builder in New Zealand for a new home?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“new home builders nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“house builders nz”
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.
How often do people search for Generation Homes compared with other New Zealand group home builders?
Share of searches by month for Signature Homes, G.J. Gardner Homes, Versatile, Mike Greer Homes, Jennian Homes, Golden Homes, Landmark Homes, Generation Homes, Stonewood Homes, David Reid Homes, Fowler Homes, Platinum Homes. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Signature Homes | G.J. Gardner Homes | Versatile | Mike Greer Homes | Jennian Homes | Golden Homes | Landmark Homes | Generation Homes | Stonewood Homes | David Reid Homes | Fowler Homes | Platinum Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 17.4% | 17.3% | 15.6% | 11.2% | 8.8% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 5.8% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 2.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 17.4% | 15.3% | 14.9% | 11.6% | 9.5% | 7.5% | 5.7% | 4.1% | 5.7% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 16.3% | 17.1% | 16.4% | 10.7% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 2% | 3.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 17.1% | 14.4% | 20% | 11.3% | 7.5% | 7.1% | 5.7% | 3.9% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 3.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 16.4% | 17.7% | 13.9% | 11% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 17.9% | 15.4% | 13.7% | 11.8% | 7.9% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| May 2026 | 14.6% | 15.4% | 17.4% | 14.3% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 5% | 5% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 19.1% | 14.6% | 13.5% | 13% | 8.3% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 16.4% | 17.8% | 12.5% | 12.9% | 8.5% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 16.1% | 17.1% | 15.7% | 12.7% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 3% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 18.7% | 16.2% | 11.5% | 12.6% | 9.9% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 4.4% | 5% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.9% |
| Oct 2026 | 17.6% | 15.3% | 13.1% | 11.4% | 9.6% | 7.4% | 5.7% | 5% | 5% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 2.7% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 17.6% | 3.1K | -17.7% | -1.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 15.3% | 2.7K | -17.4% | -0.9 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 13.1% | 2.3K | 0% | +1.6 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 11.4% | 2K | -20.9% | -1.2 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 9.6% | 1.7K | -15.1% | -0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 7.4% | 1.3K | 0% | +0.9 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 5.7% | 1K | -23.1% | -0.8 points | |
| 8, moved from 9th to 8th | 5% | 880 | 0% | +0.6 pointsmoved from 9th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 8th to 9th | 5% | 880 | -12% | 0 pointsmoved from 8th to 9th | |
| 10, held 10th | 4.1% | 720 | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 11, moved from 12th to 11th | 3.3% | 590 | +22.9% | +1 pointsmoved from 12th to 11th | |
| 12, moved from 11th to 12th | 2.7% | 480 | -18.6% | -0.2 pointsmoved from 11th to 12th |
17.6%
Held 1st. 3.1K estimated branded searches, -17.7% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
15.3%
Held 2nd. 2.7K estimated branded searches, -17.4% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
13.1%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 2.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
11.4%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 2K estimated branded searches, -20.9% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
9.6%
Held 5th. 1.7K estimated branded searches, -15.1% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
7.4%
Held 6th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
5.7%
Held 7th. 1K estimated branded searches, -23.1% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
5%
Moved from 9th to 8th. 880 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
5%
Moved from 8th to 9th. 880 estimated branded searches, -12% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
4.1%
Held 10th. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
11.
Fowler Homes3.3%
Moved from 12th to 11th. 590 estimated branded searches, +22.9% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
2.7%
Moved from 11th to 12th. 480 estimated branded searches, -18.6% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
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Every comparison with Generation Homes
11 comparisons
- G.J. Gardner Homes vs Generation Homes
- Generation Homes vs Golden Homes
- Generation Homes vs Jennian Homes
- Generation Homes vs Landmark Homes
- Generation Homes vs Mike Greer Homes
- Generation Homes vs Signature Homes
- Generation Homes vs Stonewood Homes
- Generation Homes vs Versatile
- David Reid Homes vs Generation Homes
- Fowler Homes vs Generation Homes
- Generation Homes vs Platinum Homes
How has branded search demand for Generation Homes changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Generation Homes in New Zealand fell from 1K to 880.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Generation Homes’ share of searches among group home builders in New Zealand increased from 4.4% to 5%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Generation Homes’ share of searches among group home builders in New Zealand peaked at 5.6% in July 2026 and was lowest at 3.7% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Generation Homes rose from 9th to 8th among group home builders in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand group home builders in October 2026?
6 changes

In October 2026, Versatile overtook Mike Greer Homes to rank 3rd among group home builders in New Zealand, with 13.1% of the searches.

In October 2026, Fowler Homes overtook Platinum Homes to rank 11th among group home builders in New Zealand, with 3.3% of the searches.

In October 2026, Generation Homes overtook Stonewood Homes to rank 8th among group home builders in New Zealand, with 5% of the searches.

In October 2026, Golden Homes gained share of searches among group home builders in New Zealand, from 6.4% to 7.4%.

In October 2026, David Reid Homes gained share of searches among group home builders in New Zealand, from 3.6% to 4.1%.

In October 2026, Mike Greer Homes lost share of searches among group home builders in New Zealand, from 12.6% to 11.4%.
How are Generation Homes’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Generation Homes’ 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.
- generation homes
- generationhomes
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