How popular isNokta?
In September 2026, people searched for Nokta by name about 20 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 1.4% of all New Zealand metal detector brand searches, placing Nokta fourth out of four brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about metal detector brands, Nokta appeared in four of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the four.
Nokta is the fourth most searched of 4 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
Fisher-PriceShare of searches 69.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
GarrettShare of searches 16.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
MinelabShare of searches 12.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
NoktaShare of searches 1.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top metal detector brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Nokta was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Nokta 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.
Minelab1st
Nokta2nd
Garrett3rd
Fisher-Price4th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Minelab5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Garrett4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Nokta4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Fisher-Price1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about metal detector brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which metal detector brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best metal detector brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best metal detector brand in New Zealand for treasure hunting?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“metal detector nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gold detector nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which metal detector brands compete with Nokta?
Share of searches by month for Fisher-Price, Garrett, Minelab, Nokta. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Fisher-Price | Garrett | Minelab | Nokta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 73% | 11.7% | 14.1% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 78.1% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 1.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 74.9% | 9.7% | 14.3% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 65.2% | 14.5% | 18.1% | 2.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 61.9% | 18.3% | 18.3% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 68.1% | 14.1% | 16.3% | 1.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 67.5% | 14.5% | 15.4% | 2.6% |
| May 2026 | 59.6% | 25.7% | 13.2% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.1% | 21.7% | 17.8% | 2.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 62.2% | 15.7% | 19.7% | 2.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 69.1% | 13.2% | 16.4% | 1.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 69.4% | 16.7% | 12.5% | 1.4% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 69.4% | 1K | -4.8% | +0.4 points | |
| 2, moved from 3rd to 2nd | 16.7% | 240 | +20% | +3.5 pointsmoved from 3rd to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 12.5% | 180 | -28% | -3.9 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.4% | 20 | 0% | +0.1 points |
69.4%
Held 1st. 1K estimated branded searches, -4.8% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
2.
Garrett16.7%
Moved from 3rd to 2nd. 240 estimated branded searches, +20% vs prior month. Share +3.5 points.
3.
Minelab12.5%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 180 estimated branded searches, -28% vs prior month. Share -3.9 points.
4.
Nokta1.4%
Held 4th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Nokta changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Nokta in New Zealand held steady at 20.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nokta’s share of searches among metal detector brands in New Zealand peaked at 2.6% in April 2026 and was lowest at 1.1% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand metal detector brands in September 2026?
3 changes

In September 2026, Garrett overtook Minelab to rank 2nd among metal detector brands in New Zealand, with 16.7% of the searches.

In September 2026, Minelab lost share of searches among metal detector brands in New Zealand, from 16.4% to 12.5%.

Fisher-Price’s share of searches among metal detector brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 58.1% to 69.4% in September 2026.
How are Nokta’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Nokta’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.
- nokta
- nokta makro
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