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Janome vs Singer:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Janome had more branded searches than Singer among bobbin winder brands in New Zealand. Janome had about 630 branded searches, while Singer had 390. Janome made up 58.9% of all bobbin winder brand searches we track, and Singer accounted for 36.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about bobbin winder brands, Singer appeared in four of the five answers and Janome in three. Singer was mentioned before Janome in every answer.

Among bobbin winder brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Janome, about 62% more searches than Singer

Janome 630 searchesSinger 390 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Singer, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Janome in 3

Singer in 4 of 5Janome in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Singer, named ahead of Janome in every answer

Singer first in 2Janome never first

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Top bobbin winder brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Singer was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Janome was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Singer was listed before Janome in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Singer1st
  2. Brother2nd
  3. Janome3rd
  4. Pfaff–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Singer4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Brother4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Janome3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Pfaff0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which bobbin winder brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Singer
    2. 2Brother
    3. 3Janome
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best bobbin winder brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Singer
    2. 2Brother
    3. 3Janome
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best bobbin winder brand in New Zealand for a sewing machine repair?”

    1. 1Brother
    2. 2Janome
    3. 3Singer
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best bobbin winder”

    1. 1Brother
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “sewing machine bobbin winder”

    1. 1Singer

Not named in any answer:

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

Is Janome or Singer more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Janome and Singer by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four bobbin winder brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Janome and Singer among bobbin winder brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Janome, Singer. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthJanomeSingerPfaffBrother
Oct 202565.3%28.4%5.3%1.1%
Nov 202565.1%27.4%6.6%0.94%
Dec 202570.5%23.8%4.8%0.95%
Jan 202664.4%28.8%5.9%0.85%
Feb 202668.6%23.8%6.7%0.95%
Mar 202659.6%31.2%8.3%0.92%
Apr 202663%29.6%6.5%0.93%
May 202665.9%27.3%6.8%0%
Jun 202662.2%31.5%5.5%0.79%
Jul 202658.9%34.7%5.6%0.81%
Aug 202667.2%28.2%3.8%0.76%
Sep 202658.9%36.4%3.7%0.93%

How has the Janome and Singer comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Janome was ahead of Singer in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Janome’s share of searches among bobbin winder brands in New Zealand moved from 65.3% to 58.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 620 to 630.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Singer’s share of searches among bobbin winder brands in New Zealand moved from 28.4% to 36.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 270 to 390.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand bobbin winder brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Singer gained share of searches among bobbin winder brands in New Zealand, from 28.2% to 36.4%.

  2. In September 2026, Janome lost share of searches among bobbin winder brands in New Zealand, from 67.2% to 58.9%.

How are branded searches counted?

8 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Janome’s and Singer’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Janome

5 branded search terms

  • janome
  • janome bobbins
  • janome company
  • janome mc
  • janome walking foot

Singer

3 branded search terms

  • antique singer machine
  • singer machine
  • singer machine needles

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