How popular isPractice Plus?
In October 2026, people searched for Practice Plus by name about 2,900 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 36.1% of all New Zealand telehealth provider searches, placing Practice Plus first out of five providers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about telehealth providers, Practice Plus appeared in four of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the five.
Practice Plus is the most searched of 5 competitors and the third most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
Practice PlusShare of searches 36.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
TendShare of searches 25.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
CareHQShare of searches 16.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
BettrShare of searches 13.3%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Emergency ConsultShare of searches 9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top telehealth providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Practice Plus was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Practice Plus is the third most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Tend1st
CareHQ2nd
Practice Plus3rd
Bettr4th
Emergency Consult5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Tend5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
CareHQ5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Practice Plus4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bettr3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Emergency Consult2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about telehealth providers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which telehealth provider should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best telehealth providers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best telehealth provider in New Zealand for a quick doctor consult?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“telehealth providers nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gp online nz”
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 Practice Plus compared with other New Zealand telehealth providers?
Share of searches by month for Practice Plus, Tend, CareHQ, Bettr, Emergency Consult. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Practice Plus | Tend | CareHQ | Bettr | Emergency Consult |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 45.3% | 15.5% | 15.6% | 14.4% | 9.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.1% | 11.2% | 18.4% | 10.9% | 8.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 53.7% | 12.1% | 14.9% | 12.1% | 7.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.9% | 13% | 16.5% | 14.7% | 7.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.6% | 16.3% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 5.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.4% | 14.5% | 19.9% | 15.2% | 6% |
| May 2026 | 43.8% | 14.7% | 19.6% | 14.7% | 7.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.6% | 27.4% | 14.3% | 12.2% | 6.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.8% | 14.9% | 17.4% | 12.1% | 7.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.9% | 16.2% | 19.1% | 11.4% | 10.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.7% | 19.1% | 18.1% | 12.1% | 10% |
| Oct 2026 | 36.1% | 25.4% | 16.2% | 13.3% | 9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 36.1% | 2.9K | -19.4% | -4.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 25.4% | 2K | +20.7% | +6.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16.2% | 1.3K | -18.8% | -1.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 13.3% | 1.1K | 0% | +1.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 9% | 720 | -18.2% | -1 points |
36.1%
Held 1st. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -19.4% vs prior month. Share -4.6 points.
2.
Tend25.4%
Held 2nd. 2K estimated branded searches, +20.7% vs prior month. Share +6.3 points.
3.
CareHQ16.2%
Held 3rd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.
4.
Bettr13.3%
Held 4th. 1.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
Held 5th. 720 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Practice Plus changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Practice Plus in New Zealand held steady at 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Practice Plus’ share of searches among telehealth providers in New Zealand decreased from 45.3% to 36.1%.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Practice Plus’ share of searches among telehealth providers in New Zealand peaked at 53.7% in January 2026 and was lowest at 36.1% in October 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand telehealth providers in October 2026?
5 changes

In October 2026, Tend gained share of searches among telehealth providers in New Zealand, from 19.1% to 25.4%.

In October 2026, Bettr gained share of searches among telehealth providers in New Zealand, from 12.1% to 13.3%.

In October 2026, Practice Plus lost share of searches among telehealth providers in New Zealand, from 40.7% to 36.1%.

In October 2026, CareHQ lost share of searches among telehealth providers in New Zealand, from 18.1% to 16.2%.

In October 2026, Emergency Consult lost share of searches among telehealth providers in New Zealand, from 10% to 9%.
How are Practice Plus’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Practice Plus’ 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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