How popular isMiller?
In September 2026, people searched for Miller by name about 160 times in New Zealand, a 5.9% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0% of all New Zealand MIG welder brand searches, placing Miller seventh out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about MIG welder brands, Miller appeared in two of the four answers and was the fifth most recommended of the seven.
Miller is the seventh most searched of 7 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
CigweldShare of searches 69.1%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Lincoln ElectricShare of searches 18.1%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
FroniusShare of searches 5.3%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Everlast WeldersShare of searches 3.2%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
MillerShare of searches 0%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top MIG welder brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Miller was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Miller is the fifth most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Lincoln Electric1st
Kemppi2nd
Fronius3rd
Cigweld4th
Miller5th
Everlast Welders–
ESAB–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Kemppi4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Lincoln Electric3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Cigweld2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Fronius2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Miller2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Everlast Welders0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
ESAB0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about MIG welder brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which MIG welder brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best MIG welder brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best MIG welder brand in New Zealand for metal fabrication?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mig welder nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“welding machine nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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 MIG welder brands compete with Miller?
Share of searches by month for Cigweld, Lincoln Electric, Fronius, Everlast Welders, Kemppi, Miller. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Cigweld | Lincoln Electric | Fronius | Everlast Welders | Kemppi | ESAB | Miller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60% | 26.3% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Nov 2025 | 58.9% | 28.8% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Dec 2025 | 68.3% | 17.5% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0% | 1.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 61.4% | 24.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 63.1% | 21.5% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 58.2% | 25.4% | 6% | 1.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 62.5% | 26.3% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 58.5% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 67.8% | 19.5% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Jul 2026 | 66% | 18.1% | 8.5% | 2.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.6% | 17.7% | 6.3% | 1% | 7.3% | 2.1% | 1% |
| Sep 2026 | 69.1% | 18.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 69.1% | 650 | +4.8% | +4.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 18.1% | 170 | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 5.3% | 50 | -16.7% | -0.9 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 6th to 4th | 3.2% | 30 | +200% | +2.1 pointsmoved from 6th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 3rd to 5th | 3.2% | 30 | -57.1% | -4.1 pointsmoved from 3rd to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 1.1% | 10 | -50% | -1 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 0% | 0 | -100% | -1 points |
1.
Cigweld69.1%
Held 1st. 650 estimated branded searches, +4.8% vs prior month. Share +4.6 points.
18.1%
Held 2nd. 170 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
3.
Fronius5.3%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 50 estimated branded searches, -16.7% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
3.2%
Moved from 6th to 4th. 30 estimated branded searches, +200% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
5.
Kemppi3.2%
Moved from 3rd to 5th. 30 estimated branded searches, -57.1% vs prior month. Share -4.1 points.
6.
ESAB1.1%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 10 estimated branded searches, -50% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
7.
Miller0%
Held 7th. 0 estimated branded searches, -100% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
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Every comparison with Miller
7 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Miller changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Miller in New Zealand fell from 170 to 160.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Miller’s share of searches among MIG welder brands in New Zealand peaked at 1.6% in December 2025 and was lowest at 0% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand MIG welder brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Everlast Welders overtook Kemppi and ESAB to rank 4th among MIG welder brands in New Zealand, with 3.2% of the searches.

In September 2026, Cigweld gained share of searches among MIG welder brands in New Zealand, from 64.6% to 69.1%.

In September 2026, Kemppi lost share of searches among MIG welder brands in New Zealand, from 7.3% to 3.2%.

In September 2026, Miller lost share of searches among MIG welder brands in New Zealand, from 1% to 0%.

In September 2026, ESAB lost share of searches among MIG welder brands in New Zealand, from 2.1% to 1.1%.

In September 2026, Fronius lost share of searches among MIG welder brands in New Zealand, from 6.3% to 5.3%.
How are Miller’s branded searches counted?
10 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Miller’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.
- 252 miller welder
- miller mig welder
- miller tig machine
- miller tig welder
- miller welders
- miller welding hoods
- miller welding machines
- millermatic 211 welder
- millermatic 252 welder
- millermatic welder
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Where does Miller compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welding equipment brands | 5th of 8 | 7.7% | Show ranking |
| MIG welder brands | 7th of 7 | 0% | Shown above |
| Welding cart brands | 5th of 5 | 0% | Show ranking |
| TIG brands | 5th of 5 | 0% | Show ranking |
| Stick welder brands | 4th of 4 | 0% | Show ranking |

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