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How popular isMeinl?

In September 2026, people searched for Meinl by name about 70 times in New Zealand, a 12.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 14% of all New Zealand cymbal pack brand searches, placing Meinl third out of four brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cymbal pack brands, Meinl appeared in four of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the four.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Meinl is the third most searched of 4 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.

  1. ZildjianShare of searches 48%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. SabianShare of searches 24%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  3. MeinlShare of searches 14%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  4. PaisteShare of searches 14%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top cymbal pack brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Meinl was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Meinl is the second most recommended of the four.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Zildjian1st
  2. Meinl2nd
  3. Sabian3rd
  4. Paiste4th

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
  • Sabian5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Meinl4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Paiste1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about cymbal pack brands

5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Which cymbal pack brands compete with Meinl?

Meinl against cymbal pack brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Zildjian, Sabian, Meinl, Paiste. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthZildjianSabianMeinlPaiste
Oct 202543.8%27.1%16.7%12.5%
Nov 202548%24%14%14%
Dec 202548.5%24.2%13.6%13.6%
Jan 202649%18.4%16.3%16.3%
Feb 202650%25%14.6%10.4%
Mar 202655.3%17%14.9%12.8%
Apr 202653.6%19.6%16.1%10.7%
May 202650%19.2%15.4%15.4%
Jun 202649.1%21.1%14%15.8%
Jul 202654.9%19.6%11.8%13.7%
Aug 202657.4%18%13.1%11.5%
Sep 202648%24%14%14%

  1. 1.Zildjian

    48%

    Held 1st. 240 estimated branded searches, -31.4% vs prior month. Share -9.4 points.

  2. 2.Sabian

    24%

    Held 2nd. 120 estimated branded searches, +9.1% vs prior month. Share +6 points.

  3. 3.Meinl

    14%

    Held 3rd. 70 estimated branded searches, -12.5% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.

  4. 4.Paiste

    14%

    Held 4th. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.5 points.

Compare popularity between Meinl and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Meinl

6 comparisons

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

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Meinl in New Zealand fell from 80 to 70.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Meinl’s share of searches among cymbal pack brands in New Zealand decreased from 16.7% to 14%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Meinl’s share of searches among cymbal pack brands in New Zealand peaked at 16.7% in October 2025 and was lowest at 11.8% in July 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand cymbal pack brands in September 2026?

4 changes

  1. In September 2026, Sabian gained share of searches among cymbal pack brands in New Zealand, from 18% to 24%.

  2. In September 2026, Paiste gained share of searches among cymbal pack brands in New Zealand, from 11.5% to 14%.

  3. In September 2026, Meinl gained share of searches among cymbal pack brands in New Zealand, from 13.1% to 14%.

  4. In September 2026, Zildjian lost share of searches among cymbal pack brands in New Zealand, from 57.4% to 48%.

How are Meinl’s branded searches counted?

2 search terms

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

  • meinl
  • meinl cymbals

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Meinl compete?

Meinl 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
Cymbal brands4th of 512.3%Show ranking
Cymbal pack brands3rd of 414%Shown above
Stick bag brands3rd of 414.6%Show ranking
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