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How popular isPB Tech in search?

In August 2026, there were an estimated 344K branded searches for PB Tech in New Zealand which is down 13.6% over the last 11 months. PB Tech holds 94.3% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand computer retailers and is ranked 1st of 5 competitors for search popularity.

Share of Search, August 2026
  1. PB Tech94.3%
  2. Computer Lounge4.2%
  3. Extreme PC1.1%
  4. PlayTech0.36%
  5. Ascent0.02%
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Which computer retailers compete with PB Tech?

PB Tech against computer retailers in New Zealand, by month

Share of Search by month for PB Tech, Computer Lounge. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of search table
MonthPB TechComputer LoungeExtreme PCPlayTechAscent
Oct 202595%3.8%0.88%0.26%0.04%
Nov 202595.9%3%0.89%0.22%0.02%
Dec 202595.7%3.1%0.95%0.27%0.03%
Jan 202695.1%3.7%0.87%0.33%0.03%
Feb 202695.3%3.6%0.78%0.27%0.03%
Mar 202696%3%0.74%0.23%0.02%
Apr 202695.1%3.6%0.95%0.3%0.03%
May 202694.4%4.2%1.1%0.29%0.03%
Jun 202695%3.6%1.1%0.29%0.03%
Jul 202694.3%4.3%1.1%0.29%0.03%
Aug 202694.3%4.2%1.1%0.36%0.02%
Sep 2026—————

  1. 1.PB Tech

    94.3%

    held 1st · 344K estimated branded searches · +0.07% vs prior month · 0 points

  2. 2.Computer Lounge

    4.2%

    held 2nd · 15.5K estimated branded searches · -0.26% vs prior month · 0 points

  3. 3.Extreme PC

    1.1%

    held 3rd · 4K estimated branded searches · -0.75% vs prior month · 0 points

  4. 4.PlayTech

    0.36%

    held 4th · 1.3K estimated branded searches · +25.5% vs prior month · +0.1 points

  5. 5.Ascent

    0.02%

    held 5th · 80 estimated branded searches · -27.3% vs prior month · 0 points

Compare search popularity between PB Tech and its closest rivals

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

  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for PB Tech in New Zealand fell from 398K to 344K.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, PB Tech’s estimated Share of Search among computer retailers in New Zealand decreased from 95% to 94.3%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, PB Tech’s estimated Share of Search among computer retailers in New Zealand peaked at 96% in March 2026 and was lowest at 94.3% in August 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand computer retailers in August 2026?

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for PlayTech in New Zealand rose 23.1% over 11 measured months, from 1.1K to 1.3K in August 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Ascent in New Zealand fell 52.9% over 11 measured months, from 170 to 80 in August 2026.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for PB Tech in New Zealand fell 13.6% over 11 measured months, from 398K to 344K in August 2026.

Which appliance and electronics retailers compete with PB Tech?

PB Tech against appliance and electronics retailers in New Zealand, by month

Share of Search by month for PB Tech, Noel Leeming, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of search table
MonthPB TechNoel LeemingJB Hi-FiHarvey NormanComputer LoungeHeathcotesSmiths City100% Appliances
Oct 202529.9%29.3%22.4%15.7%1.2%0.78%0.52%0.12%
Nov 202530.8%28.9%22.5%15.8%0.97%0.77%0.24%0.1%
Dec 202526%30.9%24.5%16.6%0.84%0.84%0.25%0.09%
Jan 202629.6%29.1%23.1%15.6%1.2%1%0.28%0.09%
Feb 202630.2%29.4%22.7%15.2%1.1%0.98%0.22%0.11%
Mar 202632.7%27.1%21.2%16.7%1%0.85%0.3%0.2%
Apr 202627.8%27.8%25.3%16.7%1%0.84%0.3%0.11%
May 202629.4%28.5%22.2%17.4%1.3%0.89%0.21%0.11%
Jun 202630.8%29.9%23.9%12.8%1.2%1.1%0.18%0.1%
Jul 202630.6%30.4%23.6%12.7%1.4%0.96%0.33%0.11%
Aug 202631%29.9%23.5%12.8%1.4%0.96%0.34%0.1%
Sep 2026————————

  1. 1.PB Tech

    31%

    held 1st · 344K estimated branded searches · +0.07% vs prior month · +0.4 points

  2. 2.Noel Leeming

    29.9%

    held 2nd · 332K estimated branded searches · -2.7% vs prior month · -0.5 points

  3. 3.JB Hi-Fi

    23.5%

    held 3rd · 261K estimated branded searches · -1.4% vs prior month · -0.1 points

  4. 4.Harvey Norman

    12.8%

    held 4th · 142K estimated branded searches · -0.28% vs prior month · +0.1 points

  5. 5.Computer Lounge

    1.4%

    held 5th · 15.5K estimated branded searches · -0.26% vs prior month · 0 points

  6. 6.Heathcotes

    0.96%

    held 6th · 10.7K estimated branded searches · -0.47% vs prior month · 0 points

  7. 7.Smiths City

    0.34%

    held 7th · 3.8K estimated branded searches · +1.1% vs prior month · 0 points

  8. 8.100% Appliances

    0.1%

    held 8th · 1.2K estimated branded searches · -9.4% vs prior month · 0 points

Compare search popularity between PB Tech and its closest rivals

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

  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, PB Tech’s estimated Share of Search among appliance and electronics retailers in New Zealand increased from 29.9% to 31%.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, PB Tech’s estimated Share of Search among appliance and electronics retailers in New Zealand peaked at 32.7% in March 2026 and was lowest at 26% in December 2025.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand appliance and electronics retailers in August 2026?

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Smiths City in New Zealand fell 45.3% over 11 measured months, from 6.9K to 3.8K in August 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Harvey Norman in New Zealand fell 32.1% over 11 measured months, from 209K to 142K in August 2026.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for 100% Appliances in New Zealand fell 28% over 11 measured months, from 1.6K to 1.2K in August 2026.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Noel Leeming in New Zealand fell 14.9% over 11 measured months, from 390K to 332K in August 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for PB Tech in New Zealand fell 13.6% over 11 measured months, from 398K to 344K in August 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for JB Hi-Fi in New Zealand fell 12.6% over 11 measured months, from 298K to 261K in August 2026.

How is PB Tech measured?

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

25 branded search terms

  • Pb Tech
  • pb tech computers
  • pb tech gaming pc
  • pb tech ipad
  • pb tech laptops
  • pb tech lower hutt
  • pb tech near me
  • pb tech nelson
  • pb tech new market
  • pb tech online
  • pb tech phones
  • pb tech power bank
  • pb tech queen street
  • pb tech sale
  • pb tech samsung phones
  • pb tech st luke
  • pb tech sylvia park
  • pb tech trade in
  • pb tech tvs
  • pbtech blackfriday
  • pbtech co nz
  • pbtech gaming pc
  • pbtech glenfield
  • pbtech nz
  • pbtech tablets

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Who owns PB Tech?

PB Tech is owned by PB TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED. Brandwave does not track any other brands owned by PB TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED.

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