Band-Aid vs Elastoplast:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Band-Aid had more branded searches than Elastoplast among plaster and first aid brands in New Zealand. Band-Aid had about 2,710 branded searches, while Elastoplast had 800. Band-Aid made up 15.2% of all plaster and first aid brand searches we track, and Elastoplast accounted for 4.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about plaster and first aid brands, Band-Aid and Elastoplast each appeared in three of the five answers. Elastoplast was mentioned before Band-Aid in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Band-Aid, about 3 searches for every 1 for Elastoplast
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Elastoplast, named ahead of Band-Aid in every answer
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Top plaster and first aid brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Band-Aid and Elastoplast were each mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Elastoplast was listed before Band-Aid in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Elastoplast1st
- Band-Aid2nd
St John3rd- Nexcare4th
Leukoplast5th
Betadine–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- St John4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Band-Aid3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Elastoplast3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Nexcare3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Leukoplast1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Betadine0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about plaster and first aid brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which plaster and first aid brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best plaster and first aid brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best plaster and first aid brand in New Zealand for a home first aid kit?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“first aid supplies nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“home first aid kit”
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 Band-Aid or Elastoplast more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Band-Aid and Elastoplast by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six plaster and first aid brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Band-Aid, Elastoplast. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | St John | Betadine | Band-Aid | Elastoplast | Leukoplast | Nexcare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 58% | 23.3% | 12.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 56.5% | 21.7% | 15.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.6% | 22.7% | 21.3% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 58.1% | 22.6% | 12% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 58.2% | 22.5% | 12.3% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 57.4% | 22.5% | 12.3% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 58.6% | 22.5% | 12.2% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 56.9% | 22.1% | 14.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 60.4% | 20.2% | 12.6% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 57.1% | 22.5% | 13% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.5% | 21.9% | 15% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.5% | 21.5% | 15.2% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
How has the Band-Aid and Elastoplast comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Band-Aid was ahead of Elastoplast in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Band-Aid’s share of searches among plaster and first aid brands in New Zealand moved from 12.1% to 15.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.1K to 2.7K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Elastoplast’s share of searches among plaster and first aid brands in New Zealand moved from 3.7% to 4.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 630 to 800.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand plaster and first aid brands in September 2026?
2 changes
Band-Aid’s share of searches among plaster and first aid brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 12.6% to 15.2% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Elastoplast in New Zealand rose 27% over 12 measured months, from 630 to 800 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
23 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Band-Aid’s and Elastoplast’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.
Band-Aid
13 branded search terms
- band aid
- band aid bandages
- band aid brand
- band aid plaster
- band aid wound
- bandaid
- bandaid bandages
- bandaid wound
- blister band aid
- crepe band aid
- finger band aid
- liquid band aid
- waterproof band aid
Elastoplast
10 branded search terms
- elastoplast
- elastoplast bandages
- elastoplast first aid
- elastoplast scar reducer
- elastoplast sensitive
- elastoplast sensitive plasters
- elastoplast tape
- elastoplast wound
- elastoplast wound spray
- plaster elastoplast
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