Nelson optometrists in New Zealand:Which brands are most popular in search?
In August 2026, Specsavers was the most searched among nelson optometrists in New Zealand, with an estimated 97K branded searches and 73.4% estimated Share of Search within this set.
Specsavers73.4%OPSM23.2%
Matthews Eyecare3.3%Harrington Eyecare0.17%
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Compare Nelson optometrists using branded search demand from across New Zealand. 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.
Share of Search by month for Specsavers, OPSM, Matthews Eyecare. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Specsavers | OPSM | Matthews Eyecare | Harrington Eyecare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 75.4% | 21.7% | 2.5% | 0.29% |
| Nov 2025 | 74.2% | 23.2% | 2.3% | 0.27% |
| Dec 2025 | 72.6% | 24.5% | 2.6% | 0.26% |
| Jan 2026 | 75.5% | 22% | 2.3% | 0.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 76.1% | 21% | 2.6% | 0.19% |
| Mar 2026 | 76.7% | 20.8% | 2.3% | 0.22% |
| Apr 2026 | 77.3% | 20.3% | 2.2% | 0.19% |
| May 2026 | 76.5% | 21.3% | 2.1% | 0.14% |
| Jun 2026 | 74% | 23.4% | 2.5% | 0.18% |
| Jul 2026 | 73.5% | 23.8% | 2.4% | 0.25% |
| Aug 2026 | 73.4% | 23.2% | 3.3% | 0.17% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — |
This month’s ranking, August 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 73.4% | 97K | +1.3% | -0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23.2% | 30.6K | -1.5% | -0.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 3.3% | 4.3K | +35.7% | +0.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.17% | 230 | -28.1% | -0.1 points |
73.4%
held 1st · 97K estimated branded searches · +1.3% vs prior month · -0.1 points
2.
OPSM
23.2%
held 2nd · 30.6K estimated branded searches · -1.5% vs prior month · -0.7 points
3.3%
held 3rd · 4.3K estimated branded searches · +35.7% vs prior month · +0.8 points
0.17%
held 4th · 230 estimated branded searches · -28.1% vs prior month · -0.1 points
Compare search popularity between leading brands
Which brand is most popular in search among nelson optometrists in New Zealand?
4 brands
In August 2026, Specsavers was the most searched among nelson optometrists in New Zealand, with an estimated 97K branded searches and 73.4% estimated Share of Search within this set. OPSM is in 2nd place, 50.2 percentage points behind at 23.2% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75.4% → 73.4% | 77.3%Apr 2026 | 72.6%Dec 2025 | 1st | |
| 21.7% → 23.2% | 24.5%Dec 2025 | 20.3%Apr 2026 | 2nd | |
| 2.5% → 3.3% | 3.3%Aug 2026 | 2.1%May 2026 | 3rd | |
| 0.29% → 0.17% | 0.29%Oct 2025 | 0.14%May 2026 | 4th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Specsavers’ estimated Share of Search among nelson optometrists in New Zealand decreased from 75.4% to 73.4%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, OPSM’s estimated Share of Search among nelson optometrists in New Zealand increased from 21.7% to 23.2%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Matthews Eyecare’s estimated Share of Search among nelson optometrists in New Zealand increased from 2.5% to 3.3%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Specsavers’ estimated Share of Search among nelson optometrists in New Zealand peaked at 77.3% in April 2026 and was lowest at 72.6% in December 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, OPSM’s estimated Share of Search among nelson optometrists in New Zealand peaked at 24.5% in December 2025 and was lowest at 20.3% in April 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Matthews Eyecare’s estimated Share of Search among nelson optometrists in New Zealand peaked at 3.3% in August 2026 and was lowest at 2.1% in May 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Harrington Eyecare held steady: its estimated Share of Search among nelson optometrists in New Zealand moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand nelson optometrists in August 2026?
4 changes

In August 2026, Matthews Eyecare gained estimated Share of Search among nelson optometrists in New Zealand, from 2.4% to 3.3%.
In August 2026, OPSM lost estimated Share of Search among nelson optometrists in New Zealand, from 23.8% to 23.2%.

Specsavers’ estimated Share of Search among nelson optometrists in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 76.5% to 73.4% in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Harrington Eyecare in New Zealand fell 39.5% over 11 measured months, from 380 to 230 in August 2026.

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