How popular isNightwatch?
In September 2026, people searched for Nightwatch by name about 260 times in New Zealand, an 18.8% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 4.9% of all New Zealand SEO rank tracking platform searches, placing Nightwatch fourth out of seven platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about SEO rank tracking platforms, Nightwatch appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the seven.
Nightwatch is the fourth most searched of 7 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
SemrushShare of searches 37.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
WincherShare of searches 35.8%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
AhrefsShare of searches 16.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
NightwatchShare of searches 4.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
SE RankingShare of searches 4.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top SEO rank tracking platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Nightwatch was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Nightwatch 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.
SE Ranking1st
Ahrefs2nd
Semrush3rd
AccuRanker4th
Nightwatch5th
Wincher6th
ProRankTracker–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
SE Ranking5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ahrefs4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
AccuRanker4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Semrush2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Wincher2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Nightwatch2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
ProRankTracker0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about SEO rank tracking platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which SEO rank tracking platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best SEO rank tracking platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best SEO rank tracking platform in New Zealand for keyword rankings?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best rank tracker”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“track google rankings”
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 SEO rank tracking platforms compete with Nightwatch?
Share of searches by month for Semrush, Wincher, Ahrefs, Nightwatch, SE Ranking. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Semrush | Wincher | Ahrefs | Nightwatch | SE Ranking | AccuRanker | ProRankTracker |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.4% | 37.4% | 20.6% | 5% | 4.1% | 0.31% | 0.16% |
| Nov 2025 | 38.1% | 37.1% | 14.3% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.39% | 0% |
| Dec 2025 | 31.6% | 43.8% | 13.8% | 7.4% | 3.2% | 0.23% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 35.7% | 34.1% | 16.2% | 10.6% | 3.1% | 0.18% | 0.18% |
| Feb 2026 | 35.4% | 33.9% | 18% | 8.6% | 3.8% | 0.18% | 0.18% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.7% | 36.6% | 15.4% | 5.9% | 4% | 0.3% | 0.15% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.8% | 36.1% | 16.9% | 4.9% | 4% | 0.19% | 0.19% |
| May 2026 | 36.8% | 34.9% | 18.6% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.18% | 0% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.5% | 35.8% | 16.8% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.19% | 0% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.1% | 35.8% | 16.8% | 4.9% | 4% | 0.19% | 0.19% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.6% | 34.8% | 18.5% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.37% | 0.18% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.4% | 35.8% | 16.8% | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.19% | 0% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 37.4% | 2K | -1% | +0.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 35.8% | 1.9K | 0% | +1.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16.8% | 890 | -11.9% | -1.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 4.9% | 260 | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.9% | 260 | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.19% | 10 | -50% | -0.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0% | 0 | -100% | -0.2 points |
1.
Semrush37.4%
Held 1st. 2K estimated branded searches, -1% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
2.
Wincher35.8%
Held 2nd. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
3.
Ahrefs16.8%
Held 3rd. 890 estimated branded searches, -11.9% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
4.9%
Held 4th. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
4.9%
Held 5th. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.19%
Held 6th. 10 estimated branded searches, -50% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
0%
Held 7th. 0 estimated branded searches, -100% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
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How has branded search demand for Nightwatch changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Nightwatch in New Zealand fell from 320 to 260.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nightwatch’s share of searches among SEO rank tracking platforms in New Zealand peaked at 10.6% in January 2026 and was lowest at 4.8% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand SEO rank tracking platforms in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Wincher gained share of searches among SEO rank tracking platforms in New Zealand, from 34.8% to 35.8%.

In September 2026, Semrush gained share of searches among SEO rank tracking platforms in New Zealand, from 36.6% to 37.4%.

In September 2026, Ahrefs lost share of searches among SEO rank tracking platforms in New Zealand, from 18.5% to 16.8%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for ProRankTracker in New Zealand fell 100% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 0 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for AccuRanker in New Zealand fell 50% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 10 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Nightwatch in New Zealand fell 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 320 to 260 in September 2026.
How are Nightwatch’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Nightwatch’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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