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Beacons vs Stan Store:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Stan Store had more branded searches than Beacons among link in bio tools in New Zealand. Stan Store had about 650 branded searches, while Beacons had 210. Stan Store made up 8.4% of all link in bio tool searches we track, and Beacons accounted for 2.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about link in bio tools, Beacons appeared in all five answers and Stan Store in one. Beacons was mentioned before Stan Store in every answer.

Among link in bio tools in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Stan Store, about 3 searches for every 1 for Beacons

Stan Store 650 searchesBeacons 210 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Beacons, mentioned in every answer we collected

Beacons in 5 of 5Stan Store in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Beacons, named ahead of Stan Store in every answer

Beacons first in 5Stan Store never first

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Top link in bio tools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

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

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Linktree1st
  2. Beacons2nd
  3. Milkshake3rd
  4. Lnk.Bio4th
  5. Carrd5th
  6. Stan Store6th
  7. Later Linkin.bio7th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Linktree5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Beacons5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Lnk.Bio3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Milkshake3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Carrd2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Later Linkin.bio2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Stan Store1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is Beacons or Stan Store more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Beacons and Stan Store by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven link in bio tools we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Beacons and Stan Store among link in bio tools in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Stan Store, Beacons. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthLinktreeCarrdStan StoreBeaconsLater Linkin.bioLnk.BioMilkshake
Oct 202567.6%18%11.6%2.1%0.25%0.13%0.25%
Nov 202569.1%18.8%8.8%2.7%0.26%0.26%0.13%
Dec 202562.3%20.8%13.2%3%0.28%0.14%0.28%
Jan 202661%20.5%14.4%3.6%0.23%0.11%0.23%
Feb 202666.7%18.1%10.5%4%0.25%0.25%0.25%
Mar 202668.5%18.4%9.2%3.3%0.21%0.21%0.1%
Apr 202664.2%21%9.5%4.6%0.24%0.12%0.24%
May 202665.7%21.5%8.4%3.9%0.24%0.12%0.12%
Jun 202666.2%21.3%8%3.9%0.25%0.12%0.25%
Jul 202669.1%18.8%7.9%3.3%0.38%0.13%0.26%
Aug 202667%22%7.7%2.6%0.37%0.25%0.12%
Sep 202669.7%18.6%8.4%2.7%0.39%0.13%0.13%

How has the Beacons and Stan Store comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Stan Store was ahead of Beacons in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Beacons’ share of searches among link in bio tools in New Zealand moved from 2.1% to 2.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 210.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stan Store’s share of searches among link in bio tools in New Zealand moved from 11.6% to 8.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 930 to 650.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand link in bio tools in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Stan Store gained share of searches among link in bio tools in New Zealand, from 7.7% to 8.4%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Beacons in New Zealand rose 23.5% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 210 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Beacons’ and Stan Store’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.

Beacons

1 branded search term

  • beacons ai

Stan Store

2 branded search terms

  • stan store
  • stanstore

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