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How popular isStabilo?

In September 2026, people searched for Stabilo by name about 110 times in New Zealand, a 22.2% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 7.5% of all New Zealand highlighter brand searches, placing Stabilo second out of four brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about highlighter brands, Stabilo appeared in four of the five answers and was the most recommended of the four.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Stabilo is the second most searched of 4 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. SharpieShare of searches 91.2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  2. StabiloShare of searches 7.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  3. Faber-CastellShare of searches 0.68%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. ZebraShare of searches 0.68%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top highlighter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Stabilo was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Stabilo is the most recommended of the four.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Stabilo1st
  2. Zebra2nd
  3. Faber-Castell3rd
  4. Sharpie4th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Stabilo4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Faber-Castell3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Zebra2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Sharpie1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about highlighter brands

5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which highlighter brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. Asked ChatGPT

      “What are the best highlighter brands in New Zealand?”

      1. 1Zebra
      2. 2Stabilo
      3. 3Faber-Castell
      4. 4Sharpie

    2. Asked ChatGPT

      “What's the best highlighter brand in New Zealand for school notes?”

      1. 1Stabilo
      2. 2Zebra
      3. 3Faber-Castell

    3. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “highlighter brands”

      1. 1Stabilo
      2. 2Faber-Castell

    4. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “best highlighters”

      1. 1Stabilo

    Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

    Which highlighter brands compete with Stabilo?

    Stabilo against highlighter brands in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for Sharpie, Stabilo. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthSharpieStabiloFaber-CastellZebra
    Oct 202592.8%6.5%0.72%0%
    Nov 202589.7%8.7%0.79%0.79%
    Dec 202591.6%6.7%1.7%0%
    Jan 202688.3%8.4%2.6%0.65%
    Feb 202689.4%8.3%1.5%0.76%
    Mar 202693.1%5.6%0.69%0.69%
    Apr 202692.8%5.4%0.9%0.9%
    May 202690.2%8.3%0.75%0.75%
    Jun 202691.3%6.3%1.6%0.79%
    Jul 202690.6%7.1%1.6%0.79%
    Aug 202689.6%8.1%1.5%0.74%
    Sep 202691.2%7.5%0.68%0.68%

    1. 1.Sharpie

      91.2%

      Held 1st. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +10.7% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.

    2. 2.Stabilo

      7.5%

      Held 2nd. 110 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.

    3. 3.Faber-Castell

      0.68%

      Held 3rd. 10 estimated branded searches, -50% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.

    4. 4.Zebra

      0.68%

      Held 4th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

    Compare popularity between Stabilo and its closest rivals

    Every comparison with Stabilo

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

    3 findings
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Stabilo in New Zealand rose from 90 to 110.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stabilo’s share of searches among highlighter brands in New Zealand increased from 6.5% to 7.5%.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stabilo’s share of searches among highlighter brands in New Zealand peaked at 8.7% in November 2025 and was lowest at 5.4% in April 2026.

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

    3 changes

    1. In September 2026, Sharpie gained share of searches among highlighter brands in New Zealand, from 89.6% to 91.2%.

    2. In September 2026, Faber-Castell lost share of searches among highlighter brands in New Zealand, from 1.5% to 0.68%.

    3. In September 2026, Stabilo lost share of searches among highlighter brands in New Zealand, from 8.1% to 7.5%.

    How are Stabilo’s branded searches counted?

    2 search terms

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

    • stabilo
    • stabilo highlighter

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