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How popular isHolman?

In September 2026, people searched for Holman by name about 110 times in New Zealand, a 47.6% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 3.9% of all New Zealand hose fittings brand searches, placing Holman third out of four brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hose fittings brands, Holman appeared in three of the four answers and was the third most recommended of the four.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Holman is the third most searched of 4 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.

  1. GardenaShare of searches 71.1%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. HozelockShare of searches 22.4%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  3. HolmanShare of searches 3.9%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. PopeShare of searches 2.6%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top hose fittings brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Holman was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Holman is the third most recommended of the four.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Gardena1st
  2. Hozelock2nd
  3. Holman3rd
  4. Pope4th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Gardena4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Hozelock3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Holman3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Pope2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which hose fittings brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Gardena
    2. 2Holman
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best hose fittings brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Gardena
    2. 2Hozelock
    3. 3Holman
    4. 4Pope
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best hose fittings brand in New Zealand for a garden hose?”

    1. 1Gardena
    2. 2Hozelock
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “hose fittings nz”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “garden hose fittings”

    1. 1Gardena
    2. 2Hozelock
    3. 3Holman
    4. 4Pope

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Which hose fittings brands compete with Holman?

Holman against hose fittings brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Gardena, Hozelock, Holman, Pope. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthGardenaHozelockHolmanPope
Oct 202567.9%23.9%4.6%3.7%
Nov 202571.4%19.9%5.6%3.1%
Dec 202574.3%19.2%4.2%2.4%
Jan 202666.7%22.8%6.1%4.4%
Feb 202665.2%24.6%5.8%4.3%
Mar 202673.3%18.7%5.3%2.7%
Apr 202670.2%19.1%6.4%4.3%
May 202671.9%19.3%5.3%3.5%
Jun 202669.8%20.9%4.7%4.7%
Jul 202665.1%25.6%7%2.3%
Aug 202667.2%24.1%5.2%3.4%
Sep 202671.1%22.4%3.9%2.6%
  1. 1.Gardena

    71.1%

    Held 1st. 540 estimated branded searches, +38.5% vs prior month. Share +3.8 points.

  2. 2.Hozelock

    22.4%

    Held 2nd. 170 estimated branded searches, +21.4% vs prior month. Share -1.8 points.

  3. 3.Holman

    3.9%

    Held 3rd. 30 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.

  4. 4.Pope

    2.6%

    Held 4th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.

Compare popularity between Holman and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Holman

4 comparisons

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

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Holman in New Zealand fell from 210 to 110.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Holman’s share of searches among hose fittings brands in New Zealand decreased from 4.6% to 3.9%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Holman’s share of searches among hose fittings brands in New Zealand peaked at 7% in July 2026 and was lowest at 3.9% in September 2026.

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

4 changes
  1. In September 2026, Gardena gained share of searches among hose fittings brands in New Zealand, from 67.2% to 71.1%.

  2. In September 2026, Hozelock lost share of searches among hose fittings brands in New Zealand, from 24.1% to 22.4%.

  3. In September 2026, Holman lost share of searches among hose fittings brands in New Zealand, from 5.2% to 3.9%.

  4. In September 2026, Pope lost share of searches among hose fittings brands in New Zealand, from 3.4% to 2.6%.

How are Holman’s branded searches counted?

5 search terms

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

  • holman hose
  • holman hose fittings
  • holman irrigation
  • holman sprinkler
  • holman sprinkler timer

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Holman compete?

Holman is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Garden watering brands5th of 56.3%Show ranking
Hose fittings brands3rd of 43.9%Shown above
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