Anker vs Belkin:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Belkin had more branded searches than Anker among docking station brands in New Zealand. Belkin had about 2,770 branded searches, while Anker had 1,900. Belkin made up 34.9% of all docking station brand searches we track, and Anker accounted for 24%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about docking station brands, Anker appeared in four of the five answers and Belkin in none.
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Top docking station brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Anker was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Belkin did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
Anker4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Dell4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Kensington3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
CalDigit3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
UGREEN2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Plugable2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Belkin0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which docking station brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best docking station brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best docking station brand in New Zealand for a laptop setup?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best docking station”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“laptop docking station 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.
Is Anker or Belkin more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Anker and Belkin by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven docking station brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Belkin, Anker. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Belkin | Kensington | Anker | UGREEN | Dell | CalDigit | Plugable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.3% | 34.6% | 16.5% | 11.1% | 5.5% | 0.71% | 0.28% |
| Nov 2025 | 37.5% | 25.3% | 17.6% | 12.7% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 0.26% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.2% | 24.4% | 16.6% | 12.3% | 3.5% | 0.88% | 0.13% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.9% | 26.1% | 17.6% | 13.4% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 0.27% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.2% | 31.1% | 17.1% | 13.2% | 4.5% | 0.81% | 0.16% |
| Mar 2026 | 30.8% | 28.4% | 19.2% | 14.6% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 0.29% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.8% | 26.6% | 18.8% | 13.9% | 5.4% | 1.2% | 0.27% |
| May 2026 | 31.3% | 32.4% | 16.4% | 13.7% | 4.7% | 1.2% | 0.27% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.2% | 27.8% | 18% | 12.4% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 0.14% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.2% | 26.5% | 18.7% | 13.9% | 4.5% | 0.95% | 0.27% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.7% | 28.6% | 18.8% | 14.1% | 4.8% | 0.82% | 0.12% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.9% | 24.3% | 24% | 12.5% | 3.5% | 0.63% | 0.13% |
How has the Anker and Belkin comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Belkin was ahead of Anker in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Anker’s share of searches among docking station brands in New Zealand moved from 16.5% to 24%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.2K to 1.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Belkin’s share of searches among docking station brands in New Zealand moved from 31.3% to 34.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.2K to 2.8K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand docking station brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Anker gained share of searches among docking station brands in New Zealand, from 18.8% to 24%.
In September 2026, Belkin gained share of searches among docking station brands in New Zealand, from 32.7% to 34.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
14 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Anker’s and Belkin’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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