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How popular isSmeg?

In September 2026, people searched for Smeg by name about 13,700 times in New Zealand, a 65.5% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 19.1% of all New Zealand freestanding oven brand searches, placing Smeg second out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about freestanding oven brands, Smeg appeared in two of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the eight.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Smeg is the second most searched of 8 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. Fisher & PaykelShare of searches 48.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. SmegShare of searches 19.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  3. HaierShare of searches 13.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  4. MieleShare of searches 6.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  5. ElectroluxShare of searches 6.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th

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Top freestanding oven brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Smeg was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Smeg is the fourth most recommended of the eight.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Fisher & Paykel1st
  2. Bosch2nd
  3. Westinghouse3rd
  4. Smeg4th
  5. Beko5th
  6. Electrolux6th
  7. Haier–
  8. Miele–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Westinghouse5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Fisher & Paykel4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Bosch4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Smeg2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Beko2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Electrolux1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Haier0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Miele0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about freestanding oven 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 freestanding oven brands compete with Smeg?

Smeg against freestanding oven brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Fisher & Paykel, Smeg, Haier, Miele, Electrolux, Westinghouse. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthFisher & PaykelSmegHaierMieleElectroluxWestinghouseBekoBosch
Oct 202553.8%10%15.3%7.7%6.8%4.2%1.7%0.55%
Nov 202555.9%10.1%12.6%9.7%6.6%3.6%1.2%0.32%
Dec 202554.8%9.9%13.9%7.6%8.3%3.5%1.5%0.38%
Jan 202654.4%8.4%15.2%7.8%8.6%3.5%1.7%0.46%
Feb 202657.7%7.4%13.3%8.6%7.5%3.7%1.5%0.31%
Mar 202660.7%7.5%11.6%8.4%6.2%3.9%1.3%0.34%
Apr 202655.5%8.2%14.7%8%7.5%4.3%1.4%0.38%
May 202658.3%7.5%13.1%8.9%6.4%3.8%1.6%0.34%
Jun 202657.1%8.8%13.1%8.2%7.1%3.7%1.6%0.33%
Jul 202653.5%18.3%11.7%5.6%5.6%3.7%1.3%0.33%
Aug 202649%23.1%11.8%5.7%5.2%3.8%1%0.28%
Sep 202648.3%19.1%13.3%6.9%6.4%4.6%1%0.41%

  1. 1.Fisher & Paykel

    48.3%

    Held 1st. 20.1K estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.

  2. 2.Smeg

    19.1%

    Held 2nd. 8K estimated branded searches, -31.9% vs prior month. Share -4 points.

  3. 3.Haier

    13.3%

    Held 3rd. 5.5K estimated branded searches, -7.4% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.

  4. 4.Miele

    6.9%

    Held 4th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.

  5. 5.Electrolux

    6.4%

    Held 5th. 2.7K estimated branded searches, +1.9% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.

  6. 6.Westinghouse

    4.6%

    Held 6th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.

  7. 7.Beko

    1%

    Held 7th. 430 estimated branded searches, -17.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  8. 8.Bosch

    0.41%

    Held 8th. 170 estimated branded searches, +21.4% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

Compare popularity between Smeg and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Smeg

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

4 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Smeg in New Zealand rose from 8.3K to 13.7K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Smeg’s share of searches among freestanding oven brands in New Zealand increased from 10% to 19.1%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Smeg’s share of searches among freestanding oven brands in New Zealand peaked at 23.1% in August 2026 and was lowest at 7.4% in February 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Smeg rose from 3rd to 2nd among freestanding oven brands in New Zealand.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand freestanding oven brands in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, Haier gained share of searches among freestanding oven brands in New Zealand, from 11.8% to 13.3%.

  2. In September 2026, Electrolux gained share of searches among freestanding oven brands in New Zealand, from 5.2% to 6.4%.

  3. In September 2026, Miele gained share of searches among freestanding oven brands in New Zealand, from 5.7% to 6.9%.

  4. In September 2026, Westinghouse gained share of searches among freestanding oven brands in New Zealand, from 3.8% to 4.6%.

  5. In September 2026, Smeg lost share of searches among freestanding oven brands in New Zealand, from 23.1% to 19.1%.

  6. In September 2026, Fisher & Paykel lost share of searches among freestanding oven brands in New Zealand, from 49% to 48.3%.

How are Smeg’s branded searches counted?

25 search terms

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

  • smeg
  • smeg appliances
  • smeg aus
  • smeg cocotte
  • smeg coffee machine
  • smeg cooktop
  • smeg dishwasher
  • smeg double oven
  • smeg freestanding oven
  • smeg fridge
  • smeg gas cooktop
  • smeg gas oven
  • smeg home appliances
  • smeg induction oven
  • smeg kitchen
  • smeg microwaves
  • smeg mixer
  • smeg oven
  • smeg promotions
  • smeg range hoods
  • smeg sale
  • smeg stand mixer
  • smeg stoves
  • smeg victoria oven
  • smeg washing machine

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Smeg compete?

Smeg is ranked in 12 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Home appliance brands2nd of 1114.5%Show ranking
Coffee maker brands3rd of 918.2%Show ranking
Freestanding oven brands2nd of 819.1%Shown above
Oven and cooktop brands2nd of 721.9%Show ranking
Stand mixer brands2nd of 623.7%Show ranking
Gas cooktop brands8th of 90.77%Show ranking
Hand mixer brands2nd of 529.9%Show ranking
Pasta maker brands1st of 632.2%Show ranking
Gas stove brands6th of 60.9%Show ranking
Tea kettle brands2nd of 633.2%Show ranking
Stick blender brands1st of 733.9%Show ranking
Freestanding gas range brands6th of 62.1%Show ranking
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