How popular isResDiary?
In October 2026, people searched for ResDiary by name about 880 times in New Zealand, a 12.9% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1.4% of all New Zealand restaurant booking platform searches, placing ResDiary third out of six platforms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about restaurant booking platforms, ResDiary appeared in four of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.
ResDiary is the third most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
First TableShare of searches 95.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st- OpenTableShare of searches 2.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
ResDiaryShare of searches 1.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Restaurant HubShare of searches 0.75%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
SevenRoomsShare of searches 0.42%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top restaurant booking platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, ResDiary was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. ResDiary is the fourth most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
First Table5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- OpenTable4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
ResDiary4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Restaurant Hub4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
SevenRooms0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Dish Cult0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which restaurant booking platform should I go to in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best restaurant booking platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best restaurant booking platform in New Zealand for a table for two?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“restaurant booking app nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best table booking app”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
How often do people search for ResDiary compared with other New Zealand restaurant booking platforms?
Share of searches by month for First Table, OpenTable, ResDiary. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | First Table | OpenTable | ResDiary | Restaurant Hub | SevenRooms | Dish Cult |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 94.6% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.51% | 0.16% |
| Dec 2025 | 94.5% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.51% | 0.22% |
| Jan 2026 | 94.9% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.42% | 0.18% |
| Feb 2026 | 95.9% | 1.7% | 0.93% | 0.93% | 0.35% | 0.23% |
| Mar 2026 | 95.3% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.92% | 0.35% | 0.18% |
| Apr 2026 | 95.4% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.92% | 0.35% | 0.1% |
| May 2026 | 96.2% | 1.7% | 0.94% | 0.76% | 0.29% | 0.11% |
| Jun 2026 | 95.9% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.76% | 0.35% | 0.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 96.7% | 1.4% | 0.94% | 0.51% | 0.35% | 0.09% |
| Aug 2026 | 96% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.62% | 0.43% | 0.08% |
| Sep 2026 | 95.9% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.76% | 0.43% | 0.1% |
| Oct 2026 | 95.3% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.75% | 0.42% | 0.09% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 95.3% | 60.8K | -18.3% | -0.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 2.1% | 1.3K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 1.4% | 880 | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.75% | 480 | -18.6% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.42% | 270 | -18.2% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.09% | 60 | -25% | 0 points |
95.3%
Held 1st. 60.8K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
2.1%
Held 2nd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
3.
ResDiary1.4%
Held 3rd. 880 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
0.75%
Held 4th. 480 estimated branded searches, -18.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.42%
Held 5th. 270 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.09%
Held 6th. 60 estimated branded searches, -25% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between ResDiary and its closest rivals
Every comparison with ResDiary
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for ResDiary changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for ResDiary in New Zealand fell from 1K to 880.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, ResDiary’s share of searches among restaurant booking platforms in New Zealand held steady, from 1.6% to 1.4%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand restaurant booking platforms in October 2026?
5 changes

In October 2026, First Table lost share of searches among restaurant booking platforms in New Zealand, from 95.9% to 95.3%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Dish Cult in New Zealand fell 40% over 12 measured months, from 100 to 60 in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Restaurant Hub in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 480 in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for SevenRooms in New Zealand fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 330 to 270 in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for ResDiary in New Zealand fell 12.9% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 880 in October 2026.
How are ResDiary’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ResDiary’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.
- resdiary
- resdiary reservations
- resdiary restaurant booking
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