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How popular isPanasonic?

In September 2026, people searched for Panasonic by name about 3,030 times in New Zealand, a 12.4% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1.2% of all New Zealand shaver and razor brand searches, placing Panasonic seventh out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about shaver and razor brands, Panasonic appeared in four of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Panasonic is the seventh most searched of 7 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. PhilipsShare of searches 58.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. GilletteShare of searches 15.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  3. WahlShare of searches 13.5%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
  4. SchickShare of searches 5.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  5. PanasonicShare of searches 1.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th

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Top shaver and razor brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Panasonic was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Panasonic is the fourth most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Braun1st
  2. Philips2nd
  3. Gillette3rd
  4. Panasonic4th
  5. Remington5th
  6. Schick6th
  7. Wahl7th

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Philips5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Braun5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Panasonic4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Gillette3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Remington2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Wahl1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Schick1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about shaver and razor brands

5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Which shaver and razor brands compete with Panasonic?

Panasonic against shaver and razor brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Philips, Gillette, Wahl, Schick, Braun, Remington, Panasonic. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthPhilipsGilletteWahlSchickBraunRemingtonPanasonic
Oct 202557.8%14.9%14%4.9%3.8%3.3%1.4%
Nov 202560.3%13%13.5%4.8%4.4%2.9%1.2%
Dec 202560.4%13.4%12.9%4.7%4.2%3.2%1.2%
Jan 202657.8%15.1%12.9%6.1%4%2.9%1.2%
Feb 202656.7%15.8%14%5.2%4.2%2.8%1.2%
Mar 202654.4%16.4%15%6.3%4.3%2.7%0.96%
Apr 202662.4%13.4%12.5%4.4%3.3%2.8%1.1%
May 202663.9%13.8%11.8%4.3%2.9%2.2%0.98%
Jun 202661.5%15.1%12.2%4.9%3.3%2.2%0.87%
Jul 202658.1%17.5%11.4%5.8%3.6%2.6%1.1%
Aug 202658.8%14.4%13.7%5.5%3.6%3%0.95%
Sep 202658.4%15.3%13.5%5.8%3.2%2.6%1.2%
  1. 1.Philips

    58.4%

    Held 1st. 13.4K estimated branded searches, -5.8% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.

  2. 2.Gillette

    15.3%

    Held 2nd. 3.5K estimated branded searches, +0.57% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.

  3. 3.Wahl

    13.5%

    Held 3rd. 3.1K estimated branded searches, -6.3% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  4. 4.Schick

    5.8%

    Held 4th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -0.75% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  5. 5.Braun

    3.2%

    Held 5th. 740 estimated branded searches, -15.9% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.

  6. 6.Remington

    2.6%

    Held 6th. 590 estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.

  7. 7.Panasonic

    1.2%

    Held 7th. 280 estimated branded searches, +21.7% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

Compare popularity between Panasonic and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Panasonic

22 comparisons

How has branded search demand for Panasonic changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Panasonic in New Zealand fell from 3.5K to 3K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Panasonic’s share of searches among shaver and razor brands in New Zealand held steady, from 1.4% to 1.2%.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand shaver and razor brands in September 2026?

5 changes
  1. In September 2026, Gillette gained share of searches among shaver and razor brands in New Zealand, from 14.4% to 15.3%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Schick in New Zealand rose 49.4% over 12 measured months, from 890 to 1.3K in September 2026.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Philips in New Zealand rose 28.6% over 12 measured months, from 10.5K to 13.4K in September 2026.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Wahl in New Zealand rose 23.3% over 12 measured months, from 2.5K to 3.1K in September 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Panasonic in New Zealand rose 12% over 12 measured months, from 250 to 280 in September 2026.

How are Panasonic’s branded searches counted?

18 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Panasonic’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.

  • best panasonic shaver
  • panasonic aaa rechargeable batteries
  • panasonic air conditioner
  • panasonic electric shaver
  • panasonic fan coil
  • panasonic hair clipper
  • panasonic heat pump
  • panasonic microwave oven
  • panasonic oled tv
  • panasonic plasma tv
  • panasonic shaver
  • panasonic shaver arc
  • panasonic shaver detergent
  • panasonic shaver electric
  • panasonic sound bar
  • panasonic surround sound
  • panasonic tv
  • panasonic viera tv

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Panasonic compete?

Panasonic is ranked in ten competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Fan coil brands8th of 80%Show ranking
Soundbar brands6th of 70.24%Show ranking
TV brands8th of 83.6%Show ranking
Surround sound system brands8th of 80.03%Show ranking
Shaver and razor brands7th of 71.2%Shown above
Heat pump brands6th of 86.3%Show ranking
Body trimmer brands5th of 60.09%Show ranking
Hair clipper brands9th of 90.35%Show ranking
Microwave oven brands6th of 63.4%Show ranking
AAA rechargeable batteries brands3rd of 33.5%Show ranking
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