Compex vs Normatec:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Normatec had more branded searches than Compex among compression recovery boot brands in New Zealand. Normatec had about 390 branded searches, while Compex had 100. Normatec made up 15.9% of all compression recovery boot brand searches we track, and Compex accounted for 4.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about compression recovery boot brands, Normatec appeared in all five answers and Compex in two. Normatec was mentioned before Compex in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Normatec, about 4 searches for every 1 for Compex
Who does AI mention more?
Normatec, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Normatec, named ahead of Compex in every answer
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Top compression recovery boot brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Normatec appeared in all five answers. Compex was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Normatec was listed before Compex in every answer.
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Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which compression recovery boot brand should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best compression recovery boot brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best compression recovery boot brand in New Zealand for recovery after training?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“recovery boots for athletes”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“compression recovery system”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Compex or Normatec more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Compex and Normatec by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four compression recovery boot brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Normatec, Compex. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Therabody | Hyperice | Normatec | Compex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 61.4% | 15.7% | 19.3% | 3.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 68% | 14.2% | 15.4% | 2.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 77.6% | 10.5% | 10.2% | 1.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 65.2% | 14.7% | 17.4% | 2.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 63.1% | 17.1% | 17.1% | 2.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 58.1% | 14.6% | 24.2% | 3% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.7% | 17.3% | 19.9% | 3.1% |
| May 2026 | 59% | 17.5% | 19.5% | 4% |
| Jun 2026 | 64.3% | 14.6% | 17.3% | 3.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.5% | 16.7% | 18.1% | 5.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.5% | 22.4% | 18.3% | 3.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 62.2% | 17.9% | 15.9% | 4.1% |
How has the Compex and Normatec comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Normatec was ahead of Compex in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Compex’s share of searches among compression recovery boot brands in New Zealand moved from 3.6% to 4.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60 to 100.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Normatec’s share of searches among compression recovery boot brands in New Zealand moved from 19.3% to 15.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 320 to 390.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand compression recovery boot brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Normatec lost share of searches among compression recovery boot brands in New Zealand, from 18.3% to 15.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Compex in New Zealand rose 66.7% over 12 measured months, from 60 to 100 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Compex’s and Normatec’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.
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