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 0.77% of all New Zealand gas cooktop brand searches, placing Smeg eighth out of nine brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about gas cooktop brands, Smeg appeared in three of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the nine.
Smeg is the eighth most searched of 9 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
Fisher & PaykelShare of searches 59.5%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
KitchenAidShare of searches 19.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
MieleShare of searches 8.6%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
ElectroluxShare of searches 7.9%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
SmegShare of searches 0.77%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top gas cooktop brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Smeg was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Smeg is the third most recommended of the nine.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Bosch1st
Fisher & Paykel2nd
Smeg3rd
Westinghouse4th
Electrolux5th
Miele6th
KitchenAid–
Samsung–
LG–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Fisher & Paykel5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bosch5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Smeg3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Westinghouse3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Miele1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Electrolux1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
KitchenAid0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Samsung0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
LG0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about gas cooktop brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which gas cooktop brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best gas cooktop brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best gas cooktop brand in New Zealand for a kitchen upgrade?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gas hob nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gas cooktop nz”
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 gas cooktop brands compete with Smeg?
Share of searches by month for Fisher & Paykel, KitchenAid, Miele, Electrolux, Smeg. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Fisher & Paykel | KitchenAid | Miele | Electrolux | Bosch | Samsung | LG | Smeg | Westinghouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.1% | 19.2% | 8.6% | 7.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 0.49% |
| Nov 2025 | 54.8% | 25.3% | 9.5% | 6.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.55% | 0.38% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.3% | 29.8% | 7.1% | 7.8% | 0.94% | 1.2% | 0.74% | 0.64% | 0.43% |
| Jan 2026 | 56.5% | 22.1% | 8.1% | 9% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.79% | 0.73% | 0.48% |
| Feb 2026 | 60.2% | 18.8% | 8.9% | 7.9% | 1.3% | 0.96% | 0.72% | 0.75% | 0.51% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.2% | 16.5% | 8.9% | 6.5% | 1% | 1% | 0.75% | 0.65% | 0.44% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.9% | 18.4% | 8.7% | 8.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.81% | 0.61% |
| May 2026 | 62.8% | 16.7% | 9.6% | 6.9% | 1.2% | 0.83% | 0.77% | 0.64% | 0.54% |
| Jun 2026 | 62.9% | 16.1% | 9% | 7.9% | 1.2% | 0.82% | 0.95% | 0.72% | 0.44% |
| Jul 2026 | 66.7% | 15.4% | 7% | 7% | 1.1% | 0.94% | 0.79% | 0.67% | 0.41% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.3% | 16.6% | 7.5% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.86% | 0.83% | 0.67% |
| Sep 2026 | 59.5% | 19.3% | 8.6% | 7.9% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.83% | 0.77% | 0.62% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 59.5% | 20.1K | -18.8% | -4.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 19.3% | 6.5K | +2.2% | +2.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8.6% | 2.9K | 0% | +1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.9% | 2.7K | +1.9% | +1.1 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 1.4% | 460 | +4.5% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 1.2% | 390 | -18.8% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.83% | 280 | -15.2% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.77% | 260 | -18.8% | -0.1 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.62% | 210 | -19.2% | -0.1 points |
59.5%
Held 1st. 20.1K estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -4.8 points.
19.3%
Held 2nd. 6.5K estimated branded searches, +2.2% vs prior month. Share +2.7 points.
3.
Miele8.6%
Held 3rd. 2.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
7.9%
Held 4th. 2.7K estimated branded searches, +1.9% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
5.
Bosch1.4%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 460 estimated branded searches, +4.5% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
6.
Samsung1.2%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 390 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
7.
LG0.83%
Held 7th. 280 estimated branded searches, -15.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.
Smeg0.77%
Held 8th. 260 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.62%
Held 9th. 210 estimated branded searches, -19.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Smeg and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Smeg
28 comparisons
- Fisher & Paykel vs Smeg
- Haier vs Smeg
- Breville vs Smeg
- Nespresso vs Smeg
- Bosch vs Smeg
- KitchenAid vs Smeg
- Samsung vs Smeg
- De'Longhi vs Smeg
- Philips vs Smeg
- Smeg vs Westinghouse
- Miele vs Smeg
- Kenwood vs Smeg
- LG vs Smeg
- Electrolux vs Smeg
- Smeg vs Sunbeam
- Beko vs Smeg
- Russell Hobbs vs Smeg
- Mitsubishi Electric vs Smeg
- Smeg vs Vitamix
- Moccamaster vs Smeg
- Bodum vs Smeg
- Jura vs Smeg
- Belling vs Smeg
- OXO vs Smeg
- Smeg vs ZWILLING
- Marcato vs Smeg
- Imperia vs Smeg
- Bamix vs Smeg
How has branded search demand for Smeg changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 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 gas cooktop brands in New Zealand held steady, from 0.81% to 0.77%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand gas cooktop brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, KitchenAid gained share of searches among gas cooktop brands in New Zealand, from 16.6% to 19.3%.

In September 2026, Electrolux gained share of searches among gas cooktop brands in New Zealand, from 6.8% to 7.9%.

In September 2026, Miele gained share of searches among gas cooktop brands in New Zealand, from 7.5% to 8.6%.

In September 2026, Fisher & Paykel lost share of searches among gas cooktop brands in New Zealand, from 64.3% to 59.5%.

In September 2026, Bosch rose from 6th to 5th among gas cooktop brands in New Zealand.

In September 2026, Samsung fell from 5th to 6th among gas cooktop brands in New Zealand.
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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Where does Smeg compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home appliance brands | 2nd of 11 | 14.5% | Show ranking |
| Coffee maker brands | 3rd of 9 | 18.2% | Show ranking |
| Freestanding oven brands | 2nd of 8 | 19.1% | Show ranking |
| Oven and cooktop brands | 2nd of 7 | 21.9% | Show ranking |
| Stand mixer brands | 2nd of 6 | 23.7% | Show ranking |
| Gas cooktop brands | 8th of 9 | 0.77% | Shown above |
| Hand mixer brands | 2nd of 5 | 29.9% | Show ranking |
| Pasta maker brands | 1st of 6 | 32.2% | Show ranking |
| Gas stove brands | 6th of 6 | 0.9% | Show ranking |
| Tea kettle brands | 2nd of 6 | 33.2% | Show ranking |
| Stick blender brands | 1st of 7 | 33.9% | Show ranking |
| Freestanding gas range brands | 6th of 6 | 2.1% | Show ranking |

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