How popular isPaperblanks?
In September 2026, people searched for Paperblanks by name about 210 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 9.3% of all New Zealand notebook brand searches, placing Paperblanks third out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about notebook brands, Paperblanks appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the five.
Paperblanks is the third most searched of 5 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
MoleskineShare of searches 50.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Leuchtturm1917Share of searches 31%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
PaperblanksShare of searches 9.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
RhodiaShare of searches 6.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd- SpiraxShare of searches 3.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top notebook brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Paperblanks was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Paperblanks is the fourth most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Leuchtturm19171st
Rhodia2nd
Moleskine3rd
Paperblanks4th- Spirax5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Leuchtturm19175 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Moleskine4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Paperblanks3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Rhodia3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Spirax3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about notebook brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which notebook brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best notebook brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best notebook brand in New Zealand for everyday writing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“notebook brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hardcover notebook”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which notebook brands compete with Paperblanks?
Share of searches by month for Moleskine, Leuchtturm1917, Paperblanks, Rhodia, Spirax. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Moleskine | Leuchtturm1917 | Paperblanks | Rhodia | Spirax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 55.7% | 28.7% | 9.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 54.3% | 26.8% | 12.6% | 4.3% | 2% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.8% | 31% | 10.9% | 3.9% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.9% | 29.9% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 2.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.2% | 28.2% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 3.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.3% | 26.6% | 8.5% | 6% | 3.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 55.4% | 25% | 9.2% | 7.6% | 2.7% |
| May 2026 | 55% | 26.2% | 8.4% | 6.9% | 3.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 62.6% | 20.6% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 58.4% | 25.3% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 3.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.3% | 26.4% | 8.1% | 8.5% | 2.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 50.4% | 31% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 3.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 50.4% | 1.1K | -18.6% | -3.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 31% | 700 | +2.9% | +4.6 points | |
| 3, moved from 4th to 3rd | 9.3% | 210 | 0% | +1.2 pointsmoved from 4th to 3rd | |
| 4, moved from 3rd to 4th | 6.2% | 140 | -36.4% | -2.3 pointsmoved from 3rd to 4th | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.1% | 70 | 0% | +0.4 points |
50.4%
Held 1st. 1.1K estimated branded searches, -18.6% vs prior month. Share -3.8 points.
31%
Held 2nd. 700 estimated branded searches, +2.9% vs prior month. Share +4.6 points.
9.3%
Moved from 4th to 3rd. 210 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
4.
Rhodia6.2%
Moved from 3rd to 4th. 140 estimated branded searches, -36.4% vs prior month. Share -2.3 points.
5.Spirax
3.1%
Held 5th. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
Compare popularity between Paperblanks and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Paperblanks changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Paperblanks in New Zealand held steady at 210.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Paperblanks’ share of searches among notebook brands in New Zealand peaked at 12.6% in November 2025 and was lowest at 7.4% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand notebook brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Paperblanks overtook Rhodia to rank 3rd among notebook brands in New Zealand, with 9.3% of the searches.

In September 2026, Leuchtturm1917 gained share of searches among notebook brands in New Zealand, from 26.4% to 31%.

In September 2026, Moleskine lost share of searches among notebook brands in New Zealand, from 54.3% to 50.4%.

In September 2026, Rhodia lost share of searches among notebook brands in New Zealand, from 8.5% to 6.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Spirax in New Zealand rose 75% over 12 measured months, from 40 to 70 in September 2026.
How are Paperblanks’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Paperblanks’ 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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