How popular isLG?
In September 2026, people searched for LG by name about 9,160 times in New Zealand, a 17.1% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 7.7% of all New Zealand mini fridge brand searches, placing LG third out of four brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about mini fridge brands, LG did not appear in any of the answers.
LG is the third most searched of 4 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
HaierShare of searches 57.3%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
HisenseShare of searches 28.7%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
LGShare of searches 7.7%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
MideaShare of searches 6.3%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top mini fridge brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, LG did not appear in any of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which mini fridge brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best mini fridge brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best mini fridge brand in New Zealand for a small room?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“small fridge nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mini bar fridge nz”
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 mini fridge brands compete with LG?
Share of searches by month for Haier, Hisense, LG, Midea. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Haier | Hisense | LG | Midea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 58.2% | 29.5% | 6.2% | 6.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.8% | 32.3% | 7% | 6.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 50.4% | 36.5% | 6.3% | 6.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 55.6% | 32.7% | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.6% | 26.6% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 50.2% | 31.1% | 6.7% | 12% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.8% | 33.3% | 7.4% | 5.6% |
| May 2026 | 58.6% | 29.3% | 6.6% | 5.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 54.8% | 33.3% | 7.5% | 4.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 53.9% | 32.6% | 6.6% | 7% |
| Aug 2026 | 60.9% | 24.7% | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.3% | 28.7% | 7.7% | 6.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 57.3% | 2.1K | -19.7% | -3.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 28.7% | 1K | -0.95% | +3.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.7% | 280 | -15.2% | -0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.3% | 230 | -17.9% | -0.3 points |
1.
Haier57.3%
Held 1st. 2.1K estimated branded searches, -19.7% vs prior month. Share -3.6 points.
2.
Hisense28.7%
Held 2nd. 1K estimated branded searches, -0.95% vs prior month. Share +3.9 points.
3.
LG7.7%
Held 3rd. 280 estimated branded searches, -15.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
4.
Midea6.3%
Held 4th. 230 estimated branded searches, -17.9% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
Compare popularity between LG and its closest rivals
Every comparison with LG
43 comparisons
- LG vs Philips
- Bosch vs LG
- Fisher & Paykel vs LG
- Haier vs LG
- LG vs Miele
- LG vs Samsung
- LG vs Smeg
- LG vs Westinghouse
- Electrolux vs LG
- LG vs TCL
- Beko vs LG
- LG vs Veon
- Hisense vs LG
- LG vs Mitsubishi Electric
- AOC vs LG
- ASUS vs LG
- Belling vs LG
- BISSELL vs LG
- Bose vs LG
- Breville vs LG
- Dyson vs LG
- Epson vs LG
- HP vs LG
- JBL vs LG
- KitchenAid vs LG
- Lenovo vs LG
- LG vs Russell Hobbs
- LG vs Ryobi
- LG vs Sonos
- LG vs Sony
- LG vs Tefal
- Carrier vs LG
- Daikin vs LG
- LG vs Midea
- LG vs Mitsubishi
- LG vs Sharp
- LG vs Temperzone
- Denon vs LG
- LG vs Shark
- BenQ vs LG
- LG vs Yamaha
- AEG vs LG
- LG vs ViewSonic
How has branded search demand for LG changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for LG in New Zealand rose from 7.8K to 9.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LG’s share of searches among mini fridge brands in New Zealand increased from 6.2% to 7.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LG’s share of searches among mini fridge brands in New Zealand peaked at 7.8% in August 2026 and was lowest at 5.5% in January 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand mini fridge brands in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Hisense gained share of searches among mini fridge brands in New Zealand, from 24.7% to 28.7%.
In September 2026, Haier lost share of searches among mini fridge brands in New Zealand, from 60.9% to 57.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Midea in New Zealand fell 17.9% over 12 measured months, from 280 to 230 in September 2026.
How are LG’s branded searches counted?
18 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using LG’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.
- lg curved monitor
- lg dishwasher
- lg dryer
- lg dryer washer
- lg fridge
- lg fridge freezer
- lg gaming monitor
- lg monitor
- lg oled monitor
- lg oled tv
- lg oven
- lg tv
- lg ultrafine monitor
- lg ultragear
- lg ultragear 27
- lg ultragear monitor
- lg ultrawide monitor
- lg washing machine
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