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How popular isJanome?

In September 2026, people searched for Janome by name about 690 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 32.8% of all New Zealand needle threader brand searches, placing Janome second out of three brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about needle threader brands, Janome did not appear in any of the answers.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Janome is the second most searched of 3 competitors.

  1. BerninaShare of searches 46.9%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answers
  2. JanomeShare of searches 32.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answers
  3. SingerShare of searches 20.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answers
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Top needle threader brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Janome did not appear in any of the five answers.

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Bernina1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Janome0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Singer0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which needle threader brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. Asked ChatGPT

      “What are the best needle threader brands in New Zealand?”

      1. Asked ChatGPT

        “What's the best needle threader brand in New Zealand for sewing?”

        1. Searched Google, AI Overview

          “needle threader nz”

          1. 1Bernina

        2. Searched Google, AI Overview

          “sewing needle threader”

          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.

          Which needle threader brands compete with Janome?

          Janome against needle threader brands in New Zealand, by month

          Share of searches by month for Bernina, Janome, Singer. The figures are in the table below the chart.

          View monthly share of searches table
          MonthBerninaJanomeSinger
          Oct 202548.6%35.8%15.6%
          Nov 202549%35.9%15.1%
          Dec 202549.5%37.8%12.8%
          Jan 202648.6%35.5%15.9%
          Feb 202649.5%37.5%13%
          Mar 202649.2%33.3%17.4%
          Apr 202648.7%34.9%16.4%
          May 202648.1%36.7%15.2%
          Jun 202646.9%35.3%17.9%
          Jul 202644.2%35.1%20.7%
          Aug 202644.2%39.3%16.5%
          Sep 202646.9%32.8%20.3%

          1. 1.Bernina

            46.9%

            Held 1st. 900 estimated branded searches, -9.1% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.

          2. 2.Janome

            32.8%

            Held 2nd. 630 estimated branded searches, -28.4% vs prior month. Share -6.5 points.

          3. 3.Singer

            20.3%

            Held 3rd. 390 estimated branded searches, +5.4% vs prior month. Share +3.8 points.

          Compare popularity between Janome and its closest rivals

          Every comparison with Janome

          5 comparisons

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

          3 findings
          • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Janome in New Zealand held steady, from 710 to 690.
          • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Janome’s share of searches among needle threader brands in New Zealand decreased from 35.8% to 32.8%.
          • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Janome’s share of searches among needle threader brands in New Zealand peaked at 39.3% in August 2026 and was lowest at 32.8% in September 2026.

          How did search popularity change for New Zealand needle threader brands in September 2026?

          3 changes

          1. In September 2026, Singer gained share of searches among needle threader brands in New Zealand, from 16.5% to 20.3%.

          2. In September 2026, Bernina gained share of searches among needle threader brands in New Zealand, from 44.2% to 46.9%.

          3. In September 2026, Janome lost share of searches among needle threader brands in New Zealand, from 39.3% to 32.8%.

          How are Janome’s branded searches counted?

          7 search terms

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

          • janome
          • janome bobbins
          • janome company
          • janome embroidery machine
          • janome mc
          • janome overlocker
          • janome walking foot

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          How the Brand Demand Index is measured

          Where does Janome compete?

          Janome is ranked in five competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
          Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
          Sewing machine brands4th of 612.9%Show ranking
          Bobbin case brands2nd of 631%Show ranking
          Overlock machine brands2nd of 531.8%Show ranking
          Needle threader brands2nd of 332.8%Shown above
          Bobbin winder brands1st of 458.9%Show ranking
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