How popular isOPSM?
In October 2026, people searched for OPSM by name about 23,100 times in New Zealand, a 10.6% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 13.9% of all New Zealand Palmerston North optometrist searches, placing OPSM third out of six optometrists. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Palmerston North optometrists, OPSM did not appear in any of the answers.
OPSM is the third most searched of 6 competitors and not named 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, OPSM did not appear in any of the three answers.
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 OPSM 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 OPSM and its closest rivals
Every comparison with OPSM
17 comparisons
- Naylor Palmer vs OPSM
- OPSM vs Specsavers
- OPSM vs Oscar Wylee
- Bridgman Eyecare vs OPSM
- Eyes on Broadway vs OPSM
- OPSM vs Vivian Optometrists
- OPSM vs Stewart Caithness Gray Optometrists
- Judd Opticians vs OPSM
- Matthews Eyecare vs OPSM
- Harrington Eyecare vs OPSM
- Milburn & Neill Optometrists vs OPSM
- OPSM vs Visique Eye Spy
- Bailey Nelson vs OPSM
- Herb Maynard Optometrist vs OPSM
- Bennett + Pearson Optometrists vs OPSM
- Kuske Eyewear vs OPSM
- OPSM vs Pearson + Hooker Optometrists
How has branded search demand for OPSM changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for OPSM in New Zealand fell from 25.8K to 23.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, OPSM’s share of searches among Palmerston North optometrists in New Zealand peaked at 15.5% in February 2026 and was lowest at 12% in September 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 OPSM’s branded searches counted?
19 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using OPSM’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.
- opsm
- opsm cuba street
- opsm dunedin
- opsm eye exam
- opsm lynnmall
- opsm napier
- opsm nelson
- opsm northwest
- opsm optometrist
- opsm plaza
- opsm queen st
- opsm queensgate
- opsm southern cross
- opsm st lukes
- opsm sunglasses
- opsm sylvia park
- opsm the base
- opsm the palms
- opsm westcity
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Where does OPSM compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optometrists | 2nd of 3 | 8.2% | Show ranking |
| Dunedin optometrists | 2nd of 7 | 16.5% | Show ranking |
| Palmerston North optometrists | 3rd of 6 | 13.9% | Shown above |
| Nelson optometrists | 2nd of 5 | 21.4% | Show ranking |
| Napier optometrists | 2nd of 6 | 17.8% | Show ranking |
| New Plymouth optometrists | 2nd of 5 | 16.8% | Show ranking |

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