How popular isZyxel?
In September 2026, people searched for Zyxel by name about 40 times in New Zealand, a 300% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.46% of all New Zealand network switch brand searches, placing Zyxel sixth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about network switch brands, Zyxel appeared in two of the four answers and was the sixth most recommended of the six.
Zyxel is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
TP-LinkShare of searches 66.4%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
UbiquitiShare of searches 15.9%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
NETGEARShare of searches 13.1%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
HPE Aruba NetworkingShare of searches 2.6%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
ZyxelShare of searches 0.46%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top network switch brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Zyxel was mentioned in two out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Zyxel is the sixth most recommended of the six.
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.
TP-Link4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Ubiquiti4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
NETGEAR3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
HPE Aruba Networking3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Cisco3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Zyxel2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which network switch brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best network switch brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best network switch brand in New Zealand for a small office network?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“network switch brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best network switch”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which network switch brands compete with Zyxel?
Share of searches by month for TP-Link, Ubiquiti, NETGEAR, HPE Aruba Networking, Zyxel. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | TP-Link | Ubiquiti | NETGEAR | HPE Aruba Networking | Cisco | Zyxel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 59.1% | 18.4% | 19.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 61.7% | 15.8% | 18.8% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.23% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.2% | 15.8% | 18.2% | 1.6% | 0.69% | 0.46% |
| Jan 2026 | 61.2% | 18.4% | 17.1% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.22% |
| Feb 2026 | 65% | 15.1% | 15.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 0.34% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.8% | 15.1% | 16.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.33% |
| Apr 2026 | 62.2% | 17.8% | 16.6% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.21% |
| May 2026 | 62.8% | 15.6% | 16.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.34% |
| Jun 2026 | 64.4% | 18.2% | 13.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.33% |
| Jul 2026 | 65.3% | 15.8% | 15% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.46% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.5% | 19% | 13.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.44% |
| Sep 2026 | 66.4% | 15.9% | 13.1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.46% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 66.4% | 5.7K | -0.17% | +2.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 15.9% | 1.4K | -19.9% | -3.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 13.1% | 1.1K | -4.2% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.6% | 220 | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.6% | 140 | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.46% | 40 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
TP-Link66.4%
Held 1st. 5.7K estimated branded searches, -0.17% vs prior month. Share +2.8 points.
2.
Ubiquiti15.9%
Held 2nd. 1.4K estimated branded searches, -19.9% vs prior month. Share -3.1 points.
3.
NETGEAR13.1%
Held 3rd. 1.1K estimated branded searches, -4.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.6%
Held 4th. 220 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.
Cisco1.6%
Held 5th. 140 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.
Zyxel0.46%
Held 6th. 40 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Zyxel and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Zyxel changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Zyxel in New Zealand rose from 10 to 40.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zyxel’s share of searches among network switch brands in New Zealand held steady, from 0.11% to 0.46%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand network switch brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, TP-Link gained share of searches among network switch brands in New Zealand, from 63.5% to 66.4%.

In September 2026, Ubiquiti lost share of searches among network switch brands in New Zealand, from 19% to 15.9%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Zyxel in New Zealand rose 300% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 40 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Cisco in New Zealand rose 40% over 12 measured months, from 100 to 140 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for HPE Aruba Networking in New Zealand rose 10% over 12 measured months, from 200 to 220 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for NETGEAR in New Zealand fell 36.5% over 12 measured months, from 1.8K to 1.1K in September 2026.
How are Zyxel’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Zyxel’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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