How popular isTherabody?
In September 2026, people searched for Therabody by name about 1,640 times in New Zealand, a 41.4% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 62.6% of all New Zealand massage gun and recovery brand searches, placing Therabody first out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about massage gun and recovery brands, Therabody appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the five.
Therabody is the most searched of 5 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
TherabodyShare of searches 62.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
HypericeShare of searches 21.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
RenphoShare of searches 7.6%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
BlackrollShare of searches 4.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
CompexShare of searches 4.2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top massage gun and recovery brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Therabody appeared in all five answers. Therabody is the most recommended of the five.
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.
Therabody5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Hyperice5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Blackroll2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Renpho1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Compex1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about massage gun and recovery brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which massage gun recovery device brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best massage gun recovery device brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best massage gun recovery device brand in New Zealand for muscle recovery?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“massage gun nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“muscle recovery device”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which massage gun and recovery brands compete with Therabody?
Share of searches by month for Therabody, Hyperice, Renpho, Blackroll, Compex. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Therabody | Hyperice | Renpho | Blackroll | Compex |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 64.1% | 19.3% | 9.9% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 70.5% | 17.5% | 7.6% | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 75.3% | 11.9% | 9.9% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 68% | 16.8% | 10.5% | 2% | 2.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 65.2% | 23% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 67.9% | 18.8% | 6.9% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 66.8% | 21.6% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| May 2026 | 70.7% | 14.8% | 9.6% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 67.6% | 18.1% | 8.3% | 2.3% | 3.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 63.1% | 20% | 8.2% | 3.5% | 5.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 66.2% | 22.4% | 6.3% | 2.1% | 3% |
| Sep 2026 | 62.6% | 21.4% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 62.6% | 1.6K | -25.1% | -3.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.4% | 560 | -24.3% | -1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.6% | 200 | -4.8% | +1.3 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 4.2% | 110 | +57.1% | +2.1 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 4.2% | 110 | +10% | +1.2 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th |
62.6%
Held 1st. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -25.1% vs prior month. Share -3.6 points.
2.
Hyperice21.4%
Held 2nd. 560 estimated branded searches, -24.3% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
3.
Renpho7.6%
Held 3rd. 200 estimated branded searches, -4.8% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
4.2%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 110 estimated branded searches, +57.1% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
5.
Compex4.2%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 110 estimated branded searches, +10% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
Compare popularity between Therabody and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Therabody
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How has branded search demand for Therabody changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Therabody in New Zealand rose from 1.2K to 1.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Therabody’s share of searches among massage gun and recovery brands in New Zealand decreased from 64.1% to 62.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Therabody’s share of searches among massage gun and recovery brands in New Zealand peaked at 75.3% in December 2025 and was lowest at 62.6% in September 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand massage gun and recovery brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Blackroll overtook Compex to rank 4th among massage gun and recovery brands in New Zealand, with 4.2% of the searches.

In September 2026, Renpho gained share of searches among massage gun and recovery brands in New Zealand, from 6.3% to 7.6%.

In September 2026, Compex gained share of searches among massage gun and recovery brands in New Zealand, from 3% to 4.2%.

In September 2026, Therabody lost share of searches among massage gun and recovery brands in New Zealand, from 66.2% to 62.6%.

In September 2026, Hyperice lost share of searches among massage gun and recovery brands in New Zealand, from 22.4% to 21.4%.
How are Therabody’s branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Therabody’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.
- therabody
- therabody massage gun
- therabody percussion massager
- therabody recovery
- therabody smartgoggles
- therabody theragun
- theragun
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Where does Therabody compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foam roller brands | 2nd of 5 | 21.2% | Show ranking |
| Massage gun and recovery brands | 1st of 5 | 62.6% | Shown above |
| Compression recovery boot brands | 1st of 4 | 62.2% | Show ranking |

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