How popular isHovercode?
In October 2026, people searched for Hovercode by name about 40 times in New Zealand, a 100% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 16.7% of all New Zealand QR code management platform searches, placing Hovercode second out of six platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about QR code management platforms, Hovercode appeared in two of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the six.
Hovercode is the second most searched of 6 competitors and the third most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
QR TIGERShare of searches 41.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
HovercodeShare of searches 16.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
UniqodeShare of searches 16.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
QR PlanetShare of searches 12.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
QRCodeChimpShare of searches 8.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top QR code management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hovercode was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Hovercode is the third 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.
- QR TIGER4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Uniqode4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Hovercode2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- QRCodeChimp2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Scanova1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- QR Planet0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which qR code management platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best qR code management platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best qR code management platform in New Zealand for campaign tracking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“qr code platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“qr code management”
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 Hovercode compared with other New Zealand QR code management platforms?
Share of searches by month for QR TIGER, Hovercode, Uniqode, QR Planet, QRCodeChimp, Scanova. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | QR TIGER | Hovercode | Uniqode | QR Planet | QRCodeChimp | Scanova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 40% | 8% | 24% | 8% | 16% | 4% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.1% | 11.8% | 17.6% | 5.9% | 11.8% | 5.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.6% | 10.5% | 21.1% | 10.5% | 21.1% | 5.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 50% | 10.7% | 17.9% | 7.1% | 10.7% | 3.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.5% | 15.4% | 23.1% | 7.7% | 11.5% | 3.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 40% | 20% | 16% | 4% | 16% | 4% |
| May 2026 | 40% | 12% | 20% | 8% | 16% | 4% |
| Jun 2026 | 40% | 12% | 24% | 8% | 12% | 4% |
| Jul 2026 | 40% | 16% | 24% | 4% | 12% | 4% |
| Aug 2026 | 40% | 12% | 24% | 4% | 16% | 4% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.4% | 13.6% | 22.7% | 9.1% | 13.6% | 4.5% |
| Oct 2026 | 41.7% | 16.7% | 16.7% | 12.5% | 8.3% | 4.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 41.7% | 100 | +25% | +5.3 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 16.7% | 40 | +33.3% | +3 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 16.7% | 40 | -20% | -6.1 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 12.5% | 30 | +50% | +3.4 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 8.3% | 20 | -33.3% | -5.3 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 4.2% | 10 | 0% | -0.4 points |
1.
QR TIGER41.7%
Held 1st. 100 estimated branded searches, +25% vs prior month. Share +5.3 points.
16.7%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 40 estimated branded searches, +33.3% vs prior month. Share +3 points.
3.
Uniqode16.7%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 40 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share -6.1 points.
12.5%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 30 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +3.4 points.
8.3%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 20 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -5.3 points.
6.
Scanova4.2%
Held 6th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
Compare popularity between Hovercode and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Hovercode
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Hovercode changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Hovercode in New Zealand rose from 20 to 40.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Hovercode’s share of searches among QR code management platforms in New Zealand increased from 8% to 16.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Hovercode’s share of searches among QR code management platforms in New Zealand peaked at 20% in April 2026 and was lowest at 8% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Hovercode rose from 4th to 2nd among QR code management platforms in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand QR code management platforms in October 2026?
5 changes
In October 2026, QR Planet overtook QRCodeChimp to rank 4th among QR code management platforms in New Zealand, with 12.5% of the searches.
In October 2026, Hovercode overtook Uniqode to rank 2nd among QR code management platforms in New Zealand, with 16.7% of the searches.
In October 2026, QR TIGER gained share of searches among QR code management platforms in New Zealand, from 36.4% to 41.7%.
In October 2026, Uniqode lost share of searches among QR code management platforms in New Zealand, from 22.7% to 16.7%.
In October 2026, QRCodeChimp lost share of searches among QR code management platforms in New Zealand, from 13.6% to 8.3%.
How are Hovercode’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hovercode’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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