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How popular isJB Hi-Fi?

In September 2026, people searched for JB Hi-Fi by name about 255,000 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 26.5% of all New Zealand video game retailer searches, placing JB Hi-Fi third out of five retailers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about video game retailers, JB Hi-Fi appeared in three of the four answers and was the most recommended of the five.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

JB Hi-Fi is the third most searched of 5 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. The WarehouseShare of searches 32%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  2. Noel LeemingShare of searches 28.3%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  3. JB Hi-FiShare of searches 26.5%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  4. Mighty ApeShare of searches 11.9%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  5. EB GamesShare of searches 1.3%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top video game retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, JB Hi-Fi was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. JB Hi-Fi is the most recommended of the five.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. JB Hi-Fi1st
  2. Mighty Ape2nd
  3. The Warehouse3rd
  4. EB Games4th
  5. Noel Leeming–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • The Warehouse3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • JB Hi-Fi3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Mighty Ape3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • EB Games3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Noel Leeming0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

See every answer about video game retailers

4 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.

Which video game retailers compete with JB Hi-Fi?

JB Hi-Fi against video game retailers in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for The Warehouse, Noel Leeming, JB Hi-Fi, Mighty Ape. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthThe WarehouseNoel LeemingJB Hi-FiMighty ApeEB Games
Oct 202531.9%28%21.6%11.8%6.6%
Nov 202528.3%29.9%23.3%12.8%5.8%
Dec 202530.7%26.9%20.8%13.8%7.7%
Jan 202627.8%20.1%15.4%8.5%28.2%
Feb 202638%27.7%21.2%11.6%1.6%
Mar 202638.1%27.8%21.3%11.6%1.3%
Apr 202636.1%26.7%24.7%11%1.5%
May 202637.6%27.7%21.1%11.4%2.3%
Jun 202633.4%29.8%22.8%12.4%1.6%
Jul 202633.3%30%22.7%12.3%1.6%
Aug 202633.6%29.7%22.8%12.4%1.4%
Sep 202632%28.3%26.5%11.9%1.3%

  1. 1.The Warehouse

    32%

    Held 1st. 306K estimated branded searches, +<0.01% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.

  2. 2.Noel Leeming

    28.3%

    Held 2nd. 271K estimated branded searches, +0.09% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.

  3. 3.JB Hi-Fi

    26.5%

    Held 3rd. 253K estimated branded searches, +21.9% vs prior month. Share +3.7 points.

  4. 4.Mighty Ape

    11.9%

    Held 4th. 113K estimated branded searches, +0.22% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.

  5. 5.EB Games

    1.3%

    Held 5th. 12.3K estimated branded searches, -0.16% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

Compare popularity between JB Hi-Fi and its closest rivals

Every comparison with JB Hi-Fi

12 comparisons

How has branded search demand for JB Hi-Fi changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for JB Hi-Fi in New Zealand held steady at 255K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, JB Hi-Fi’s share of searches among video game retailers in New Zealand increased from 21.6% to 26.5%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, JB Hi-Fi’s share of searches among video game retailers in New Zealand peaked at 26.5% in September 2026 and was lowest at 15.4% in January 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand video game retailers in September 2026?

5 changes

  1. In September 2026, JB Hi-Fi gained share of searches among video game retailers in New Zealand, from 22.8% to 26.5%.

  2. In September 2026, The Warehouse lost share of searches among video game retailers in New Zealand, from 33.6% to 32%.

  3. In September 2026, Noel Leeming lost share of searches among video game retailers in New Zealand, from 29.7% to 28.3%.

  4. In September 2026, Mighty Ape lost share of searches among video game retailers in New Zealand, from 12.4% to 11.9%.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for EB Games in New Zealand fell 84.2% over 12 measured months, from 77.7K to 12.3K in September 2026.

How are JB Hi-Fi’s branded searches counted?

19 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using JB Hi-Fi’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.

  • ipad jb hi fi
  • JB Hi Fi
  • jb hi fi appliances
  • jb hi fi bayfair
  • jb hi fi botany
  • jb hi fi chromebook
  • jb hi fi computers
  • jb hi fi dvds
  • jb hi fi electronics
  • jb hi fi games
  • jb hi fi laptops
  • jb hi fi phones
  • jb hi fi pokemon
  • jb hi fi sale
  • jb hi fi tvs
  • jbhifi botany
  • jbhifi games
  • jbhifi queen street
  • kindle jb hi fi

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does JB Hi-Fi compete?

JB Hi-Fi is ranked in three competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
appliance and electronics retailers3rd of 826.6%Show ranking
Video game retailers3rd of 526.5%Shown above
Computer retailers3rd of 731.6%Show ranking
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