How popular isMetService?
In September 2026, people searched for MetService by name about 580,000 times in New Zealand, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 93.2% of all New Zealand weather service searches, placing MetService first out of five services. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about weather services, MetService appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the five.
MetService is the most searched of 5 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
MetServiceShare of searches 93.2%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
YrShare of searches 4.2%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
WeatherwatchShare of searches 1.3%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
WindyShare of searches 0.8%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
NIWA WeatherShare of searches 0.41%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top weather services in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, MetService appeared in all four answers. MetService is the most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
MetService1st
Weatherwatch2nd
Windy2nd
NIWA Weather4th
Yr5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
MetService4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Weatherwatch3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Windy2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
NIWA Weather2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Yr1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about weather services
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which weather service should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best weather services in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best weather service in New Zealand for today's forecast?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“weather nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“rain radar nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which weather services compete with MetService?
Share of searches by month for MetService, Yr. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | MetService | Yr | Weatherwatch | Windy | NIWA Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 92.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.61% |
| Nov 2025 | 93.8% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 0.75% | 0.51% |
| Dec 2025 | 93.4% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 0.82% | 0.62% |
| Jan 2026 | 93.3% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 0.94% | 0.62% |
| Feb 2026 | 92.4% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 0.99% | 0.74% |
| Mar 2026 | 92% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.61% |
| Apr 2026 | 91.5% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.59% |
| May 2026 | 92.6% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 93.6% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1% | 0.33% |
| Jul 2026 | 92.9% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 0.86% | 0.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 92.9% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 0.88% | 0.41% |
| Sep 2026 | 93.2% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.41% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 93.2% | 580K | -0.44% | +0.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 4.2% | 26.3K | -0.53% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 1.3% | 8.1K | -18.3% | -0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.8% | 5K | -9.6% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.41% | 2.6K | 0% | 0 points |
93.2%
Held 1st. 580K estimated branded searches, -0.44% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
2.
Yr4.2%
Held 2nd. 26.3K estimated branded searches, -0.53% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.3%
Held 3rd. 8.1K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
4.
Windy0.8%
Held 4th. 5K estimated branded searches, -9.6% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.41%
Held 5th. 2.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between MetService and its closest rivals
Every comparison with MetService
4 comparisons
How has branded search demand for MetService changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for MetService in New Zealand fell from 709K to 580K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MetService’s share of searches among weather services in New Zealand increased from 92.3% to 93.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, MetService’s share of searches among weather services in New Zealand peaked at 93.8% in November 2025 and was lowest at 91.5% in April 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand weather services in September 2026?
5 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for NIWA Weather in New Zealand fell 45.6% over 12 measured months, from 4.7K to 2.6K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Windy in New Zealand fell 45.4% over 12 measured months, from 9.2K to 5K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Weatherwatch in New Zealand fell 33% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 8.1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Yr in New Zealand fell 20.6% over 12 measured months, from 33.2K to 26.3K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for MetService in New Zealand fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 709K to 580K in September 2026.
How are MetService’s branded searches counted?
14 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using MetService’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.
- cambridge metservice
- m metservice
- metservice
- metservice app
- metservice boating forecast
- metservice forecast
- metservice hauraki gulf
- metservice map
- metservice northshore
- metservice rain
- metservice rain radar
- metservice surf
- metservice weather
- metservice whakapapa
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