How popular isSmiths City?
In September 2026, people searched for Smiths City by name about 4,560 times in New Zealand, a 34.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1% of all New Zealand furniture retailer searches, placing Smiths City tenth out of 11 retailers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about furniture retailers, Smiths City did not appear in any of the answers.
Smiths City is the tenth most searched of 11 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
Harvey NormanShare of searches 31.6%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
IKEAShare of searches 29.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Big Save FurnitureShare of searches 9.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
NOODShare of searches 6.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Smiths CityShare of searches 1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top furniture retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Smiths City did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
NOOD4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Freedom Furniture4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Danske Møbler4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mocka3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Big Save Furniture2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Nick Scali2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Harvey Norman1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
IKEA0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Early Settler0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Smiths City0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about furniture retailers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which furniture retailer should I shop at in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best furniture retailers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best furniture retailer in New Zealand for new home furniture?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best furniture store”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bedroom furniture 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 19, 2026.
Which furniture retailers compete with Smiths City?
Share of searches by month for Harvey Norman, IKEA, Big Save Furniture, NOOD, Freedom Furniture, Mocka, Early Settler, Target Furniture, Smiths City. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Harvey Norman | IKEA | Big Save Furniture | NOOD | Freedom Furniture | Mocka | Early Settler | Target Furniture | Nick Scali | Smiths City | Danske Møbler |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.1% | 11.3% | 8.9% | 7.6% | 7.5% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.3% | 17.6% | 6.9% | 6.2% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.74% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 28.3% | 54% | 3.7% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.63% | 0.43% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.9% | 40.2% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.56% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.7% | 37.9% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.52% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 40% | 30% | 6.8% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.73% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.2% | 29.1% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.69% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 36.7% | 29.7% | 7.6% | 5.7% | 6% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 0.45% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.2% | 35.2% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 7% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 0.43% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 27% | 38.6% | 10.1% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.73% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.2% | 33.8% | 9% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 31.6% | 29.8% | 9.7% | 6.3% | 6.2% | 6% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1% | <0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 31.6% | 138K | -0.43% | +2.5 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 29.8% | 130K | -19% | -4 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.7% | 42.4K | -0.28% | +0.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.3% | 27.6K | -15.1% | -0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.2% | 27.2K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 6% | 26.2K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 3.9% | 17K | -16.9% | -0.4 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 3.4% | 14.8K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 1.9% | 8.3K | +0.36% | +0.2 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 1% | 4.5K | +19.8% | +0.2 points | |
| 11, held 11th | <0.01% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
31.6%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 138K estimated branded searches, -0.43% vs prior month. Share +2.5 points.
2.
IKEA29.8%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 130K estimated branded searches, -19% vs prior month. Share -4 points.
9.7%
Held 3rd. 42.4K estimated branded searches, -0.28% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
4.
NOOD6.3%
Held 4th. 27.6K estimated branded searches, -15.1% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
6.2%
Held 5th. 27.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
6.
Mocka6%
Held 6th. 26.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
3.9%
Held 7th. 17K estimated branded searches, -16.9% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
3.4%
Held 8th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
1.9%
Held 9th. 8.3K estimated branded searches, +0.36% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
10.
Smiths City1%
Held 10th. 4.5K estimated branded searches, +19.8% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
<0.01%
Held 11th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Smiths City and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Smiths City
15 comparisons
- Big Save Furniture vs Smiths City
- Early Settler vs Smiths City
- Freedom Furniture vs Smiths City
- IKEA vs Smiths City
- Mocka vs Smiths City
- Nick Scali vs Smiths City
- NOOD vs Smiths City
- Smiths City vs Target Furniture
- Computer Lounge vs Smiths City
- Harvey Norman vs Smiths City
- Heathcotes vs Smiths City
- JB Hi-Fi vs Smiths City
- Noel Leeming vs Smiths City
- PB Tech vs Smiths City
- 100% Home vs Smiths City
How has branded search demand for Smiths City changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Smiths City in New Zealand fell from 6.9K to 4.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Smiths City’s share of searches among furniture retailers in New Zealand decreased from 1.5% to 1%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Smiths City’s share of searches among furniture retailers in New Zealand peaked at 1.5% in October 2025 and was lowest at 0.43% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand furniture retailers in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Harvey Norman overtook IKEA to become the leader among furniture retailers in New Zealand, with 31.6% of the searches.

In September 2026, Big Save Furniture gained share of searches among furniture retailers in New Zealand, from 9% to 9.7%.

In September 2026, Freedom Furniture gained share of searches among furniture retailers in New Zealand, from 5.7% to 6.2%.

In September 2026, IKEA lost share of searches among furniture retailers in New Zealand, from 33.8% to 29.8%.

In September 2026, NOOD lost share of searches among furniture retailers in New Zealand, from 6.9% to 6.3%.

Smiths City’s share of searches among furniture retailers in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 0.43% to 1% in September 2026.
How are Smiths City’s branded searches counted?
9 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Smiths City’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.
- Smiths City
- smiths city appliances
- smiths city beds
- smiths city computers
- smiths city furniture
- smiths city laptops
- smiths city mattresses
- smiths city tvs
- smithscity
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Where does Smiths City compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| appliance and electronics retailers | 7th of 8 | 0.46% | Show ranking |
| furniture retailers | 10th of 11 | 1% | Shown above |

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