How popular isNaylor Palmer?
In October 2026, people searched for Naylor Palmer by name about 810 times in New Zealand, an 8% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 14.4% of all New Zealand Palmerston North optometrist searches, placing Naylor Palmer second out of six optometrists. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Palmerston North optometrists, Naylor Palmer appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the six.
Naylor Palmer is the second most searched of 6 competitors and the most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
SpecsaversShare of searches 48.7%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Naylor PalmerShare of searches 14.4%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
OPSMShare of searches 13.9%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Oscar WyleeShare of searches 11.5%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Eyes on BroadwayShare of searches 8.8%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top Palmerston North optometrists in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Naylor Palmer appeared in all three answers. Naylor Palmer is the most recommended of the six.
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.
Naylor Palmer3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Oscar Wylee3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Visique Eye Spy3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Specsavers2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
OPSM0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Eyes on Broadway0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Palmerston North optometrists
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which optometrist should I go to in Palmerston North, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best optometrists in Palmerston North, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best optometrist in Palmerston North, New Zealand for an eye test?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“optometrist palmerston north”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“eye test palmerston north”
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.
How often do people search for Naylor Palmer compared with other New Zealand Palmerston North optometrists?
Share of searches by month for Specsavers, Naylor Palmer, OPSM, Oscar Wylee, Eyes on Broadway, Visique Eye Spy. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Specsavers | Naylor Palmer | OPSM | Oscar Wylee | Eyes on Broadway | Visique Eye Spy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 50.4% | 15.6% | 13.8% | 4.9% | 10.2% | 5.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.4% | 16.4% | 14.8% | 5.3% | 11.1% | 5% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.7% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 6.6% | 10.6% | 2.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 49.6% | 13.1% | 15.5% | 8.3% | 10.7% | 2.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.4% | 13.3% | 14.4% | 8.1% | 9% | 2.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.5% | 14% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 8.4% | 1.6% |
| May 2026 | 49.5% | 14.4% | 13.9% | 10.6% | 8.3% | 3.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.9% | 17% | 12.9% | 8.8% | 9.5% | 2.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 49% | 13.2% | 14.3% | 8.3% | 11.2% | 4% |
| Aug 2026 | 52.5% | 14% | 12.8% | 8.6% | 9.9% | 2.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 53% | 14.2% | 12% | 8.8% | 8.3% | 3.8% |
| Oct 2026 | 48.7% | 14.4% | 13.9% | 11.5% | 8.8% | 2.7% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 48.7% | 1.8K | -14.2% | -4.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 14.4% | 540 | -5.3% | +0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.9% | 520 | +8.3% | +1.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.5% | 430 | +22.9% | +2.7 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 8.8% | 330 | 0% | +0.6 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.7% | 100 | -33.3% | -1.1 points |
48.7%
Held 1st. 1.8K estimated branded searches, -14.2% vs prior month. Share -4.3 points.
14.4%
Held 2nd. 540 estimated branded searches, -5.3% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
3.
OPSM13.9%
Held 3rd. 520 estimated branded searches, +8.3% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.
11.5%
Held 4th. 430 estimated branded searches, +22.9% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.
8.8%
Held 5th. 330 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
2.7%
Held 6th. 100 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
Compare popularity between Naylor Palmer and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Naylor Palmer
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Naylor Palmer changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Naylor Palmer in New Zealand rose from 750 to 810.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Naylor Palmer’s share of searches among Palmerston North optometrists in New Zealand decreased from 15.6% to 14.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Naylor Palmer’s share of searches among Palmerston North optometrists in New Zealand peaked at 17% in June 2026 and was lowest at 13.1% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Palmerston North optometrists in October 2026?
6 changes

In October 2026, Oscar Wylee gained share of searches among Palmerston North optometrists in New Zealand, from 8.8% to 11.5%.

In October 2026, OPSM gained share of searches among Palmerston North optometrists in New Zealand, from 12% to 13.9%.

In October 2026, Eyes on Broadway gained share of searches among Palmerston North optometrists in New Zealand, from 8.3% to 8.8%.

In October 2026, Specsavers lost share of searches among Palmerston North optometrists in New Zealand, from 53% to 48.7%.

In October 2026, Visique Eye Spy lost share of searches among Palmerston North optometrists in New Zealand, from 3.8% to 2.7%.

Naylor Palmer’s share of searches among Palmerston North optometrists in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 13.2% to 14.4% in October 2026.
How are Naylor Palmer’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Naylor Palmer’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.
- naylor palmer
- naylor palmer optometrists
- visique naylor palmer
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