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Fitbit vs Polar:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?

In August 2026, Fitbit had more branded searches than Polar among fitness tracker brands in New Zealand. Fitbit was estimated to have 21.2K branded searches compared to Polar’s 1.5K, and held a 42.4% Share of Search versus Polar’s 3%.

Share of Search among fitness tracker brands in New Zealand in August 2026Which is more popular in search, Fitbit or Polar?
Fitbit42.4%21.2K searches
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Polar3%1.5K searches

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Which is more popular in search, Fitbit or Polar?

Compare the fitness tracker and smart ring brands New Zealanders wear. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

Fitbit and Polar among fitness tracker brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of Search by month for Fitbit, Polar. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of search table
MonthFitbitOuraWHOOPAmazfitPolar
Oct 202552.1%20.4%19.8%5.1%2.6%
Nov 202548.6%27%17.9%4.5%2.1%
Dec 202549.1%27.2%17.9%3.9%1.8%
Jan 202645.1%25.4%22.2%4.8%2.5%
Feb 202646.8%22.7%22.5%5.4%2.6%
Mar 202647.2%22.2%21.5%5.6%3.5%
Apr 202646.3%23%22%5.3%3.4%
May 202644.6%27.6%20%4.3%3.5%
Jun 202637.9%40.3%14.4%4.6%2.8%
Jul 202637.8%34.8%19.4%4.1%3.8%
Aug 202642.4%31.1%19.4%4.2%3%
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How has the Fitbit and Polar comparison changed over the last 12 months?

  • Fitbit was ahead of Polar in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Fitbit’s estimated Share of Search among fitness tracker brands in New Zealand moved from 52.1% to 42.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20.3K to 21.2K.
  • Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Polar’s estimated Share of Search among fitness tracker brands in New Zealand moved from 2.6% to 3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 1.5K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand fitness tracker brands in August 2026?

  1. In August 2026, Fitbit gained estimated Share of Search among fitness tracker brands in New Zealand, from 37.8% to 42.4%.

  2. In August 2026, Polar lost estimated Share of Search among fitness tracker brands in New Zealand, from 3.8% to 3%.

How each brand is measured

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fitbit’s and Polar’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.

Fitbit

28 branded search terms

  • fitbit
  • fitbit ace 3
  • fitbit band
  • fitbit charge 2
  • fitbit charge 5
  • fitbit charge 6
  • fitbit charge 7
  • fitbit charge4
  • fitbit charger
  • fitbit com
  • fitbit fitness tracker
  • fitbit google
  • fitbit inspire
  • fitbit inspire 2
  • fitbit inspire 3
  • fitbit luxe
  • fitbit near me
  • fitbit nz
  • fitbit online
  • fitbit sense
  • fitbit sense 2
  • fitbit sense 2 smartwatch
  • fitbit smartwatch
  • fitbit versa
  • fitbit versa 2
  • fitbit versa 3
  • fitbit versa 4
  • fitbit watch

Polar

8 branded search terms

  • polar band
  • polar fitness tracker
  • polar h10
  • polar h10 hr monitor
  • polar heart rate
  • polar heart rate monitor
  • polar smartwatch
  • polar watch

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