How popular isSinger?
In September 2026, people searched for Singer by name about 1,350 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 25.2% of all New Zealand sewing machine brand searches, placing Singer third out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sewing machine brands, Singer appeared in two of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the six.
Singer is the third most searched of 6 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
BerninaShare of searches 30.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Brother SewingShare of searches 27.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
SingerShare of searches 25.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
JanomeShare of searches 12.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
PfaffShare of searches 3.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top sewing machine brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Singer was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Singer is the third 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.
Bernina4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Janome4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Brother Sewing2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Singer2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
JUKI2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pfaff0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about sewing machine brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which sewing machine brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sewing machine brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best sewing machine brand in New Zealand for everyday sewing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best sewing machine”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“computerised sewing machine”
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 sewing machine brands compete with Singer?
Share of searches by month for Bernina, Brother Sewing, Singer, Janome, Pfaff. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bernina | Brother Sewing | Singer | Janome | Pfaff | JUKI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.9% | 22.8% | 26.9% | 14.2% | 3.2% | 1% |
| Nov 2025 | 33.3% | 22.5% | 24.3% | 15.4% | 3.6% | 0.99% |
| Dec 2025 | 30% | 27.1% | 23.1% | 15.5% | 3.4% | 0.95% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.7% | 25% | 24.5% | 14.9% | 4% | 0.86% |
| Feb 2026 | 29.5% | 24.5% | 27.8% | 13.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 24.7% | 20.9% | 40.1% | 10.1% | 3.2% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 22.7% | 19.5% | 44% | 10.2% | 2.7% | 0.94% |
| May 2026 | 26.2% | 24.3% | 31.9% | 13.1% | 3.9% | 0.69% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.2% | 25.5% | 23.2% | 14.9% | 4% | 1.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 27.7% | 24.7% | 29.5% | 13.6% | 3.6% | 0.83% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.6% | 24.9% | 22.3% | 16.2% | 3.1% | 0.86% |
| Sep 2026 | 30.6% | 27.2% | 25.2% | 12.9% | 3.2% | 0.93% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 30.6% | 1.6K | -13.7% | -2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 27.2% | 1.5K | +0.69% | +2.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 25.2% | 1.4K | +3.8% | +2.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 12.9% | 690 | -26.6% | -3.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.2% | 170 | -5.6% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.93% | 50 | 0% | +0.1 points |
1.
Bernina30.6%
Held 1st. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -13.7% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
27.2%
Held 2nd. 1.5K estimated branded searches, +0.69% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.
3.
Singer25.2%
Held 3rd. 1.4K estimated branded searches, +3.8% vs prior month. Share +2.8 points.
4.
Janome12.9%
Held 4th. 690 estimated branded searches, -26.6% vs prior month. Share -3.3 points.
5.
Pfaff3.2%
Held 5th. 170 estimated branded searches, -5.6% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.
JUKI0.93%
Held 6th. 50 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Singer and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Singer
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Singer changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Singer in New Zealand held steady at 1.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Singer’s share of searches among sewing machine brands in New Zealand decreased from 26.9% to 25.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Singer’s share of searches among sewing machine brands in New Zealand peaked at 44% in April 2026 and was lowest at 22.3% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Singer fell from 2nd to 3rd among sewing machine brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand sewing machine brands in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Singer gained share of searches among sewing machine brands in New Zealand, from 22.3% to 25.2%.

In September 2026, Brother Sewing gained share of searches among sewing machine brands in New Zealand, from 24.9% to 27.2%.

In September 2026, Janome lost share of searches among sewing machine brands in New Zealand, from 16.2% to 12.9%.

In September 2026, Bernina lost share of searches among sewing machine brands in New Zealand, from 32.6% to 30.6%.
How are Singer’s branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Singer’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.
- antique singer machine
- singer embroidery machine
- singer machine
- singer machine needles
- singer overlocker
- singer sewing machine
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Where does Singer compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sewing machine brands | 3rd of 6 | 25.2% | Shown above |
| Bobbin case brands | 3rd of 6 | 19.2% | Show ranking |
| Overlock machine brands | 3rd of 5 | 19.7% | Show ranking |
| Needle threader brands | 3rd of 3 | 20.3% | Show ranking |
| Bobbin winder brands | 2nd of 4 | 36.4% | Show ranking |

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