How popular isTOPDON?
In October 2026, people searched for TOPDON by name about 110 times in New Zealand, a 35.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 17.7% of all New Zealand OBD scanner brand searches, placing TOPDON second out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about OBD scanner brands, TOPDON appeared in three of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the five.
TOPDON is the second most searched of 5 competitors and the third most recommended in the AI answers we collected.
AutelShare of searches 53.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
TOPDONShare of searches 17.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
LaunchShare of searches 16.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
OBDLinkShare of searches 8.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
BlueDriverShare of searches 4.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top OBD scanner brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, TOPDON was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. TOPDON is the third most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Autel1st
Launch2nd
TOPDON3rd
OBDLink4th
BlueDriver5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Autel5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Launch4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
TOPDON3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
OBDLink2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
BlueDriver1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about OBD scanner brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which OBD scanner brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best OBD scanner brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best OBD scanner brand in New Zealand for car fault checking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“car code reader”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“obd2 scanner nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
How often do people search for TOPDON compared with other New Zealand OBD scanner brands?
Share of searches by month for Autel, TOPDON, Launch, OBDLink, BlueDriver. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Autel | TOPDON | Launch | OBDLink | BlueDriver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 40.7% | 31.5% | 14.8% | 7.4% | 5.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.1% | 26.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% | 3.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 50% | 21.2% | 15.2% | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.9% | 28.6% | 12.2% | 10.2% | 6.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 46.6% | 29.3% | 13.8% | 8.6% | 1.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.4% | 24.6% | 10.5% | 12.3% | 5.3% |
| May 2026 | 56.9% | 19% | 13.8% | 6.9% | 3.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 53.2% | 22.6% | 12.9% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 45.1% | 23.9% | 14.1% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.1% | 18.9% | 13.5% | 12.2% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 54.8% | 19.2% | 13.7% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| Oct 2026 | 53.2% | 17.7% | 16.1% | 8.1% | 4.8% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 53.2% | 330 | -17.5% | -1.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.7% | 110 | -21.4% | -1.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16.1% | 100 | 0% | +2.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.1% | 50 | -28.6% | -1.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 4.8% | 30 | +50% | +2.1 points |
1.
Autel53.2%
Held 1st. 330 estimated branded searches, -17.5% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
2.
TOPDON17.7%
Held 2nd. 110 estimated branded searches, -21.4% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
3.
Launch16.1%
Held 3rd. 100 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.4 points.
4.
OBDLink8.1%
Held 4th. 50 estimated branded searches, -28.6% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
4.8%
Held 5th. 30 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
Compare popularity between TOPDON and its closest rivals
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4 comparisons
How has branded search demand for TOPDON changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for TOPDON in New Zealand fell from 170 to 110.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, TOPDON’s share of searches among OBD scanner brands in New Zealand decreased from 31.5% to 17.7%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand OBD scanner brands in October 2026?
5 changes

In October 2026, Launch gained share of searches among OBD scanner brands in New Zealand, from 13.7% to 16.1%.

In October 2026, BlueDriver gained share of searches among OBD scanner brands in New Zealand, from 2.7% to 4.8%.

In October 2026, Autel lost share of searches among OBD scanner brands in New Zealand, from 54.8% to 53.2%.

In October 2026, OBDLink lost share of searches among OBD scanner brands in New Zealand, from 9.6% to 8.1%.

In October 2026, TOPDON lost share of searches among OBD scanner brands in New Zealand, from 19.2% to 17.7%.
How are TOPDON’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using TOPDON’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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