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How popular isZebra?

In September 2026, people searched for Zebra by name about 270 times in New Zealand, a 25% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 6.2% of all New Zealand barcode labels brand searches, placing Zebra fifth out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about barcode labels brands, Zebra appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the five.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Zebra is the fifth most searched of 5 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. AveryShare of searches 32.2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  2. DYMOShare of searches 30.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  3. BrotherShare of searches 17.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  4. PacLabelShare of searches 14.1%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  5. ZebraShare of searches 6.2%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top barcode labels brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Zebra appeared in all five answers. Zebra is the most recommended of the five.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Zebra1st
  2. PacLabel2nd
  3. Brother3rd
  4. Avery4th
  5. DYMO4th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • PacLabel5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Zebra5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Brother3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • DYMO2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Avery1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about barcode labels brands

5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Which barcode labels brands compete with Zebra?

Zebra against barcode labels brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Avery, DYMO, Brother, PacLabel, Zebra. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthAveryDYMOBrotherPacLabelZebra
Oct 202532.4%33.3%17.3%9.3%7.6%
Nov 202537.1%28.7%16.3%10.8%7.1%
Dec 202535.6%32.7%15.8%10.4%5.4%
Jan 202624.6%37.9%24.6%7.1%5.8%
Feb 202630.9%33.9%20.3%8.9%5.9%
Mar 202635.5%33.1%15.5%10.4%5.6%
Apr 202628.8%33.7%19%10.2%8.3%
May 202634%33.5%18.1%7.9%6.5%
Jun 202630.8%34.2%16.7%11.1%7.3%
Jul 202628.3%33%18.4%12.3%8%
Aug 202631.3%30.9%20.6%11.2%6%
Sep 202632.2%30.4%17.2%14.1%6.2%

  1. 1.Avery

    32.2%

    Held 1st. 730 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.

  2. 2.DYMO

    30.4%

    Held 2nd. 690 estimated branded searches, -4.2% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.

  3. 3.Brother

    17.2%

    Held 3rd. 390 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -3.4 points.

  4. 4.PacLabel

    14.1%

    Held 4th. 320 estimated branded searches, +23.1% vs prior month. Share +2.9 points.

  5. 5.Zebra

    6.2%

    Held 5th. 140 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

Compare popularity between Zebra and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Zebra

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

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Zebra in New Zealand fell from 360 to 270.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zebra’s share of searches among barcode labels brands in New Zealand decreased from 7.6% to 6.2%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zebra’s share of searches among barcode labels brands in New Zealand peaked at 8.3% in April 2026 and was lowest at 5.4% in December 2025.

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

5 changes

  1. In September 2026, PacLabel gained share of searches among barcode labels brands in New Zealand, from 11.2% to 14.1%.

  2. In September 2026, Avery gained share of searches among barcode labels brands in New Zealand, from 31.3% to 32.2%.

  3. In September 2026, Brother lost share of searches among barcode labels brands in New Zealand, from 20.6% to 17.2%.

  4. In September 2026, DYMO lost share of searches among barcode labels brands in New Zealand, from 30.9% to 30.4%.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Zebra in New Zealand fell 17.6% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 140 in September 2026.

How are Zebra’s branded searches counted?

3 search terms

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

  • zebra label maker
  • zebra labels
  • zebra printer

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Zebra compete?

Zebra is ranked in four competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Label maker brands5th of 63.4%Show ranking
Label printer brands3rd of 46.7%Show ranking
Barcode labels brands5th of 56.2%Shown above
Barcode printer brands2nd of 413.9%Show ranking
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