How popular isWindcave?
In September 2026, people searched for Windcave by name about 3,880 times in New Zealand, a 20.3% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 30.5% of all New Zealand POS terminal brand searches, placing Windcave second out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about POS terminal brands, Windcave appeared in three of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the seven.
Windcave is the second most searched of 7 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
LightspeedShare of searches 31.4%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
WindcaveShare of searches 30.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Eftpos NZShare of searches 16%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Shift4Share of searches 10.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
SquareShare of searches 7.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top POS terminal brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Windcave was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Windcave is the second most recommended of the seven.
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.
- Eftpos NZ4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Shift44 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Verifone4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Windcave3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Square2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Lightspeed1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Adyen0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about POS terminal brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which POS terminal brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best POS terminal brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best POS terminal brand in New Zealand for counter payments?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best pos terminal”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“eftpos terminal 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 POS terminal brands compete with Windcave?
Share of searches by month for Lightspeed, Windcave, Eftpos NZ, Shift4, Square, Adyen. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Lightspeed | Windcave | Eftpos NZ | Shift4 | Square | Adyen | Verifone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.4% | 36.7% | 15.7% | 1.2% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 1.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.2% | 31.8% | 20.9% | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 33.3% | 38.8% | 17.1% | 1.2% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.5% | 36% | 18.6% | 1.1% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 2.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.9% | 33.3% | 17.4% | 3.6% | 7% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.3% | 26.7% | 17.6% | 11.7% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.3% | 27.5% | 14.2% | 11.9% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| May 2026 | 32.9% | 28.6% | 14.7% | 10.1% | 9.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.9% | 28.1% | 14.7% | 10% | 10.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.8% | 29.9% | 15.7% | 10.7% | 8.9% | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.2% | 30.2% | 15.8% | 10.8% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 31.4% | 30.5% | 16% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 31.4% | 3.7K | -0.27% | +0.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 30.5% | 3.6K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16% | 1.9K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.9% | 1.3K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 7.3% | 870 | -13% | -1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.2% | 260 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.8% | 210 | +23.5% | +0.3 points |
31.4%
Held 1st. 3.7K estimated branded searches, -0.27% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
2.
Windcave30.5%
Held 2nd. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
16%
Held 3rd. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
4.
Shift410.9%
Held 4th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.
Square7.3%
Held 5th. 870 estimated branded searches, -13% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
6.
Adyen2.2%
Held 6th. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Verifone1.8%
Held 7th. 210 estimated branded searches, +23.5% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
Compare popularity between Windcave and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Windcave
20 comparisons
- Lightspeed vs Windcave
- PayPal vs Windcave
- Revolut vs Windcave
- Airwallex vs Windcave
- Eftpos NZ vs Windcave
- GoCardless vs Windcave
- Shift4 vs Windcave
- Smartpay vs Windcave
- POLi vs Windcave
- Stripe vs Windcave
- Windcave vs Worldline
- Windcave vs Wise
- Square vs Windcave
- Mollie vs Windcave
- Braintree vs Windcave
- Paystation vs Windcave
- Adyen vs Windcave
- Verifone vs Windcave
- Skyzer vs Windcave
- Shopify POS vs Windcave
How has branded search demand for Windcave changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Windcave in New Zealand fell from 4.9K to 3.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Windcave’s share of searches among POS terminal brands in New Zealand decreased from 36.7% to 30.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Windcave’s share of searches among POS terminal brands in New Zealand peaked at 38.8% in December 2025 and was lowest at 26.7% in March 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand POS terminal brands in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Square lost share of searches among POS terminal brands in New Zealand, from 8.3% to 7.3%.
Windcave’s share of searches among POS terminal brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 28.1% to 30.5% in September 2026.
Eftpos NZ’s share of searches among POS terminal brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 14.7% to 16% in September 2026.
Shift4’s share of searches among POS terminal brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 10% to 10.9% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Adyen in New Zealand fell 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 320 to 260 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Lightspeed in New Zealand fell 17.4% over 12 measured months, from 4.5K to 3.7K in September 2026.
How are Windcave’s branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Windcave’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.
- windcave
- windcave eftpos
- windcave eftpos machine
- windcave ltd
- windcave payment
- windcave payment gateway
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Where does Windcave compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payment processors | 3rd of 15 | 6.4% | Show ranking |
| Payment providers | 2nd of 9 | 8.9% | Show ranking |
| POS terminal brands | 2nd of 7 | 30.5% | Shown above |
| EFTPOS terminal providers | 1st of 6 | 42.3% | Show ranking |
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