How popular isNuralite?
In September 2026, people searched for Nuralite by name about 590 times in New Zealand, an 18.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 24.2% of all New Zealand waterproofing brand searches, placing Nuralite third out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about waterproofing brands, Nuralite appeared in two of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.
Nuralite is the third most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
ArdexShare of searches 29.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
MapeiShare of searches 24.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
NuraliteShare of searches 24.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
BostikShare of searches 16%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
FosrocShare of searches 5.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top waterproofing brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Nuralite was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Nuralite is the fourth 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.
Ardex4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sika4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mapei2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Nuralite2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bostik1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Fosroc0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which waterproofing brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best waterproofing brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best waterproofing brand in New Zealand for building and repair?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“waterproofing nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“concrete waterproofing”
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 waterproofing brands compete with Nuralite?
Share of searches by month for Ardex, Mapei, Nuralite, Bostik, Fosroc. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ardex | Mapei | Nuralite | Bostik | Fosroc | Sika |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 28% | 23% | 28% | 15.2% | 5.4% | 0.39% |
| Nov 2025 | 29.3% | 19.5% | 29.3% | 15.9% | 5.7% | 0.41% |
| Dec 2025 | 28.2% | 22.9% | 22.9% | 18.8% | 6.5% | 0.59% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.1% | 20.5% | 25.3% | 16.8% | 5.8% | 0.53% |
| Feb 2026 | 29.9% | 24.5% | 24.5% | 16.2% | 4.6% | 0.41% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.3% | 19.3% | 23.7% | 15.7% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.5% | 22.3% | 22.3% | 14.9% | 6.5% | 0.47% |
| May 2026 | 29.8% | 19.8% | 24.4% | 19.8% | 5.8% | 0.41% |
| Jun 2026 | 28.5% | 23.3% | 23.3% | 19% | 5.5% | 0.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.1% | 20.1% | 24.7% | 20.1% | 4.6% | 0.42% |
| Aug 2026 | 25.4% | 20.7% | 25.4% | 20.7% | 7.3% | 0.43% |
| Sep 2026 | 29.5% | 24.2% | 24.2% | 16% | 5.7% | 0.41% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 29.5% | 720 | +22% | +4.1 points | |
| 2, moved from 4th to 2nd | 24.2% | 590 | +22.9% | +3.5 pointsmoved from 4th to 2nd | |
| 3, moved from 2nd to 3rd | 24.2% | 590 | 0% | -1.3 pointsmoved from 2nd to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 16% | 390 | -18.8% | -4.7 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.7% | 140 | -17.6% | -1.6 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.41% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Ardex29.5%
Held 1st. 720 estimated branded searches, +22% vs prior month. Share +4.1 points.
2.
Mapei24.2%
Moved from 4th to 2nd. 590 estimated branded searches, +22.9% vs prior month. Share +3.5 points.
3.
Nuralite24.2%
Moved from 2nd to 3rd. 590 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
4.
Bostik16%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 390 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -4.7 points.
5.
Fosroc5.7%
Held 5th. 140 estimated branded searches, -17.6% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
6.
Sika0.41%
Held 6th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Nuralite changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Nuralite in New Zealand fell from 720 to 590.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nuralite’s share of searches among waterproofing brands in New Zealand decreased from 28% to 24.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nuralite’s share of searches among waterproofing brands in New Zealand peaked at 29.3% in November 2025 and was lowest at 22.3% in April 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nuralite fell from 2nd to 3rd among waterproofing brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand waterproofing brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Mapei overtook Nuralite and Bostik to rank 2nd among waterproofing brands in New Zealand, with 24.2% of the searches.

In September 2026, Ardex gained share of searches among waterproofing brands in New Zealand, from 25.4% to 29.5%.

In September 2026, Bostik lost share of searches among waterproofing brands in New Zealand, from 20.7% to 16%.

In September 2026, Fosroc lost share of searches among waterproofing brands in New Zealand, from 7.3% to 5.7%.

In September 2026, Nuralite lost share of searches among waterproofing brands in New Zealand, from 25.4% to 24.2%.
How are Nuralite’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Nuralite’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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