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How popular isPearl?

In September 2026, people searched for Pearl by name about 220 times in New Zealand, a 12% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 55% of all New Zealand drum stool brand searches, placing Pearl first out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about drum stool brands, Pearl appeared in three of the five answers and was the joint third most recommended of the five.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Pearl is the most searched of 5 competitors and the joint third most recommended in AI answers.

  1. PearlShare of searches 55%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  2. TamaShare of searches 40%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  3. GibraltarShare of searches 2.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. Roc-N-SocShare of searches 2.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  5. RolandShare of searches 0%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top drum stool brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Pearl was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Pearl is the joint third most recommended of the five.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Tama1st
  2. Roc-N-Soc1st
  3. Pearl3rd
  4. Gibraltar3rd
  5. Roland–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Tama5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Gibraltar4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Pearl3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Roc-N-Soc3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Roland0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about drum stool brands

5 answers

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 drum stool brands compete with Pearl?

Pearl against drum stool brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Pearl, Tama, Gibraltar, Roc-N-Soc. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthPearlTamaGibraltarRoc-N-SocRoland
Oct 202561%34.1%2.4%2.4%0%
Nov 202552.4%42.9%2.4%2.4%0%
Dec 202552.6%42.1%2.6%2.6%0%
Jan 202652.6%42.1%2.6%2.6%0%
Feb 202668.6%27.5%2%2%0%
Mar 202650%45.7%2.2%2.2%0%
Apr 202655.2%37.9%3.4%3.4%0%
May 202650%45.5%2.3%2.3%0%
Jun 202667.2%28.1%1.6%1.6%1.6%
Jul 202682.9%15.4%0.85%0.85%0%
Aug 202670.4%27.2%1.2%1.2%0%
Sep 202655%40%2.5%2.5%0%

  1. 1.Pearl

    55%

    Held 1st. 220 estimated branded searches, -61.4% vs prior month. Share -15.4 points.

  2. 2.Tama

    40%

    Held 2nd. 160 estimated branded searches, -27.3% vs prior month. Share +12.8 points.

  3. 3.Gibraltar

    2.5%

    Held 3rd. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.

  4. 4.Roc-N-Soc

    2.5%

    Held 4th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.

  5. 5.Roland

    0%

    Held 5th. 0 estimated branded searches, — vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between Pearl and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Pearl

5 comparisons

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

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Pearl in New Zealand fell from 250 to 220.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pearl’s share of searches among drum stool brands in New Zealand decreased from 61% to 55%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pearl’s share of searches among drum stool brands in New Zealand peaked at 82.9% in July 2026 and was lowest at 50% in March 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand drum stool brands in September 2026?

4 changes

  1. In September 2026, Tama gained share of searches among drum stool brands in New Zealand, from 27.2% to 40%.

  2. In September 2026, Gibraltar gained share of searches among drum stool brands in New Zealand, from 1.2% to 2.5%.

  3. In September 2026, Roc-N-Soc gained share of searches among drum stool brands in New Zealand, from 1.2% to 2.5%.

  4. In September 2026, Pearl lost share of searches among drum stool brands in New Zealand, from 70.4% to 55%.

How are Pearl’s branded searches counted?

2 search terms

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

  • pearl drum kit
  • pearl drums

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Pearl compete?

Pearl is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Drum kit brands1st of 628.6%Show ranking
Drum stool brands1st of 555%Shown above
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