How popular isMains Plumbers?
In October 2026, people searched for Mains Plumbers by name about 120 times in New Zealand, a 20% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 9.5% of all New Zealand Dunedin plumbing company searches, placing Mains Plumbers third out of seven companies. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Dunedin plumbing companies, Mains Plumbers appeared in one of the four answers and was the sixth most recommended of the seven.
Mains Plumbers is the third most searched of 7 competitors and the sixth most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
FoleysShare of searches 71.6%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Laser PlumbingShare of searches 11.6%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Mains PlumbersShare of searches 9.5%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Gas & WaterShare of searches 3.2%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Wright Plumbing and DrainageShare of searches 2.1%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top Dunedin plumbing companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Mains Plumbers was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Mains Plumbers is the sixth most recommended of the seven.
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.
- Foleys3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Gas & Water3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Wright Plumbing and Drainage3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
McNab Plumbing3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Laser Plumbing1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Mains Plumbers1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
iPlumb Plumbing and Gas1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about Dunedin plumbing companies
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which plumbing company should I hire in Dunedin, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best plumbing companies in Dunedin, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best plumbing company in Dunedin, New Zealand for a plumbing repair?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“plumber dunedin”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“emergency plumber dunedin nz”
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 Mains Plumbers compared with other New Zealand Dunedin plumbing companies?
Share of searches by month for Foleys, Laser Plumbing, Mains Plumbers, Gas & Water, Wright Plumbing and Drainage. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Foleys | Laser Plumbing | Mains Plumbers | Gas & Water | Wright Plumbing and Drainage | iPlumb Plumbing and Gas | McNab Plumbing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 74% | 13% | 7% | 2% | 1% | 2% | 1% |
| Dec 2025 | 74.4% | 11.5% | 7.7% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 70.8% | 12.4% | 9% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 78.7% | 10.6% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 74% | 15.4% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 0.81% |
| Apr 2026 | 76.3% | 11.8% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| May 2026 | 75% | 12.5% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.96% | 0.96% |
| Jun 2026 | 75.2% | 9.3% | 8.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.78% |
| Jul 2026 | 70.1% | 13.7% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.85% |
| Aug 2026 | 72.1% | 13.5% | 7.2% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 72.1% | 12.5% | 5.8% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 0.96% | 2.9% |
| Oct 2026 | 71.6% | 11.6% | 9.5% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 71.6% | 680 | -9.3% | -0.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 11.6% | 110 | -15.4% | -0.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.5% | 90 | +50% | +3.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.2% | 30 | -25% | -0.7 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 2.1% | 20 | 0% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 1.1% | 10 | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 5th to 7th | 1.1% | 10 | -66.7% | -1.8 pointsmoved from 5th to 7th |
1.
Foleys71.6%
Held 1st. 680 estimated branded searches, -9.3% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
11.6%
Held 2nd. 110 estimated branded searches, -15.4% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
9.5%
Held 3rd. 90 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +3.7 points.
3.2%
Held 4th. 30 estimated branded searches, -25% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
Moved from 6th to 5th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
1.1%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
1.1%
Moved from 5th to 7th. 10 estimated branded searches, -66.7% vs prior month. Share -1.8 points.
Compare popularity between Mains Plumbers and its closest rivals
- Mains Plumbers vs Foleys: compare popularity
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How has branded search demand for Mains Plumbers changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Mains Plumbers in New Zealand rose from 100 to 120.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Mains Plumbers’ share of searches among Dunedin plumbing companies in New Zealand increased from 7% to 9.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Mains Plumbers’ share of searches among Dunedin plumbing companies in New Zealand peaked at 9.5% in October 2026 and was lowest at 5.3% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Dunedin plumbing companies in October 2026?
6 changes
In October 2026, Mains Plumbers gained share of searches among Dunedin plumbing companies in New Zealand, from 5.8% to 9.5%.
In October 2026, McNab Plumbing lost share of searches among Dunedin plumbing companies in New Zealand, from 2.9% to 1.1%.
In October 2026, Laser Plumbing lost share of searches among Dunedin plumbing companies in New Zealand, from 12.5% to 11.6%.
In October 2026, Gas & Water lost share of searches among Dunedin plumbing companies in New Zealand, from 3.8% to 3.2%.
In October 2026, Foleys lost share of searches among Dunedin plumbing companies in New Zealand, from 72.1% to 71.6%.
In October 2026, iPlumb Plumbing and Gas rose from 7th to 6th among Dunedin plumbing companies in New Zealand.
How are Mains Plumbers’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mains Plumbers’ 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.
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