How popular isHarrington Eyecare?
In October 2026, people searched for Harrington Eyecare by name about 220 times in New Zealand, a 43.6% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 4.7% of all New Zealand Nelson optometrist searches, placing Harrington Eyecare fourth out of five optometrists. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Nelson optometrists, Harrington Eyecare appeared in two of the three answers and was the fifth most recommended of the five.
Harrington Eyecare is the fourth most searched of 5 competitors and the fifth most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
SpecsaversShare of searches 59.5%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
OPSMShare of searches 21.4%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Matthews EyecareShare of searches 13.2%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Harrington EyecareShare of searches 4.7%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Kuske EyewearShare of searches 1.2%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top Nelson optometrists in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Harrington Eyecare was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Harrington Eyecare is the fifth 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.
Specsavers3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
OPSM3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Matthews Eyecare3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Kuske Eyewear3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Harrington Eyecare2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Nelson optometrists
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which optometrist should I go to in Nelson, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best optometrists in Nelson, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best optometrist in Nelson, New Zealand for an eye test?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“nelson optometrists”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“eye test nelson”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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 Harrington Eyecare compared with other New Zealand Nelson optometrists?
Share of searches by month for Specsavers, OPSM, Matthews Eyecare, Harrington Eyecare. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Specsavers | OPSM | Matthews Eyecare | Harrington Eyecare | Kuske Eyewear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 59.2% | 19.7% | 13.4% | 6.7% | 1% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.7% | 23.6% | 19% | 4.9% | 0.76% |
| Jan 2026 | 59.1% | 21.1% | 13.6% | 5.4% | 0.72% |
| Feb 2026 | 59.4% | 19.7% | 14.6% | 5.4% | 0.84% |
| Mar 2026 | 60% | 21% | 11.5% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 67% | 14.2% | 12.9% | 5% | 0.99% |
| May 2026 | 63.1% | 20.4% | 10.6% | 4.4% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 65.7% | 17.1% | 10.8% | 5.2% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.7% | 21.7% | 11.8% | 5.7% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.3% | 17.1% | 12.8% | 5% | 0.78% |
| Sep 2026 | 60.5% | 17.8% | 14.6% | 5.9% | 1.2% |
| Oct 2026 | 59.5% | 21.4% | 13.2% | 4.7% | 1.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 59.5% | 1.5K | 0% | -0.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.4% | 550 | +22.2% | +3.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.2% | 340 | -8.1% | -1.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.7% | 120 | -20% | -1.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.2% | 30 | 0% | 0 points |
59.5%
Held 1st. 1.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
2.
OPSM21.4%
Held 2nd. 550 estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +3.6 points.
13.2%
Held 3rd. 340 estimated branded searches, -8.1% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
4.7%
Held 4th. 120 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
1.2%
Held 5th. 30 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Harrington Eyecare and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Harrington Eyecare
4 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Harrington Eyecare changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Harrington Eyecare in New Zealand fell from 390 to 220.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Harrington Eyecare’s share of searches among Nelson optometrists in New Zealand decreased from 6.7% to 4.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Harrington Eyecare’s share of searches among Nelson optometrists in New Zealand peaked at 6.7% in November 2025 and was lowest at 4.4% in May 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Nelson optometrists in October 2026?
4 changes

In October 2026, OPSM gained share of searches among Nelson optometrists in New Zealand, from 17.8% to 21.4%.

In October 2026, Matthews Eyecare lost share of searches among Nelson optometrists in New Zealand, from 14.6% to 13.2%.

In October 2026, Harrington Eyecare lost share of searches among Nelson optometrists in New Zealand, from 5.9% to 4.7%.

In October 2026, Specsavers lost share of searches among Nelson optometrists in New Zealand, from 60.5% to 59.5%.
How are Harrington Eyecare’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Harrington Eyecare’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.
- harrington eye care
- harrington eyecare
- harrington eyecare nelson
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