How popular isIstanbul Agop?
In September 2026, people searched for Istanbul Agop by name about 70 times in New Zealand, a 75% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 12.3% of all New Zealand cymbal brand searches, placing Istanbul Agop third out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cymbal brands, Istanbul Agop appeared in three of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the five.
Istanbul Agop is the third most searched of 5 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
ZildjianShare of searches 42.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
SabianShare of searches 21.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd- Istanbul AgopShare of searches 12.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
MeinlShare of searches 12.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
PaisteShare of searches 12.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top cymbal brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Istanbul Agop was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Istanbul Agop 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.
Zildjian1st
Sabian2nd
Paiste3rd
Meinl4th- Istanbul Agop5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Zildjian5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Meinl5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Paiste5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Sabian4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Istanbul Agop3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about cymbal brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cymbal brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cymbal brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cymbal brand in New Zealand for drum kit upgrade?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best cymbal brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hi hat cymbals”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which cymbal brands compete with Istanbul Agop?
Share of searches by month for Zildjian, Sabian, Istanbul Agop, Meinl, Paiste. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Zildjian | Sabian | Istanbul Agop | Meinl | Paiste |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 40.4% | 25% | 7.7% | 15.4% | 11.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.6% | 21.8% | 9.1% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.7% | 22.9% | 5.7% | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.4% | 16.7% | 9.3% | 14.8% | 14.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.2% | 23.1% | 7.7% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.1% | 14.8% | 13% | 13% | 11.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 50% | 18.3% | 6.7% | 15% | 10% |
| May 2026 | 42.6% | 16.4% | 14.8% | 13.1% | 13.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.4% | 18.2% | 13.6% | 12.1% | 13.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.3% | 17.2% | 12.1% | 10.3% | 12.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 50% | 15.7% | 12.9% | 11.4% | 10% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.1% | 21.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 42.1% | 240 | -31.4% | -7.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.1% | 120 | +9.1% | +5.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.3% | 70 | -22.2% | -0.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 12.3% | 70 | -12.5% | +0.9 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 12.3% | 70 | 0% | +2.3 points |
1.
Zildjian42.1%
Held 1st. 240 estimated branded searches, -31.4% vs prior month. Share -7.9 points.
2.
Sabian21.1%
Held 2nd. 120 estimated branded searches, +9.1% vs prior month. Share +5.3 points.
12.3%
Held 3rd. 70 estimated branded searches, -22.2% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
4.
Meinl12.3%
Held 4th. 70 estimated branded searches, -12.5% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
5.
Paiste12.3%
Held 5th. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.
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4 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Istanbul Agop changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Istanbul Agop in New Zealand rose from 40 to 70.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Istanbul Agop’s share of searches among cymbal brands in New Zealand increased from 7.7% to 12.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Istanbul Agop’s share of searches among cymbal brands in New Zealand peaked at 14.8% in May 2026 and was lowest at 5.7% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Istanbul Agop rose from 5th to 3rd among cymbal brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cymbal brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Sabian gained share of searches among cymbal brands in New Zealand, from 15.7% to 21.1%.

In September 2026, Paiste gained share of searches among cymbal brands in New Zealand, from 10% to 12.3%.

In September 2026, Meinl gained share of searches among cymbal brands in New Zealand, from 11.4% to 12.3%.

In September 2026, Zildjian lost share of searches among cymbal brands in New Zealand, from 50% to 42.1%.
In September 2026, Istanbul Agop lost share of searches among cymbal brands in New Zealand, from 12.9% to 12.3%.
How are Istanbul Agop’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Istanbul Agop’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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