Hovercode vs QR Planet:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Hovercode had more branded searches than QR Planet among QR code management platforms in New Zealand. Hovercode had about 40 branded searches, while QR Planet had 30. Hovercode made up 16.7% of all QR code management platform searches we track, and QR Planet accounted for 12.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about QR code management platforms, Hovercode appeared in two of the five answers and QR Planet in none.
Who do people search for more?
Hovercode, about 33% more searches than QR Planet
Who does AI mention more?
Hovercode, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, QR Planet in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Hovercode, the only one of the two named
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Top QR code management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hovercode was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. QR Planet 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.
QR TIGER4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Uniqode4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Hovercode2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
QRCodeChimp2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Scanova1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
QR Planet0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which qR code management platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best qR code management platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best qR code management platform in New Zealand for campaign tracking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“qr code platform”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“qr code management”
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 Hovercode or QR Planet more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hovercode and QR Planet by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six QR code management platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Hovercode, QR Planet. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | QR TIGER | Hovercode | Uniqode | QR Planet | QRCodeChimp | Scanova |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 40% | 8% | 24% | 8% | 16% | 4% |
| Dec 2025 | 47.1% | 11.8% | 17.6% | 5.9% | 11.8% | 5.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.6% | 10.5% | 21.1% | 10.5% | 21.1% | 5.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 50% | 10.7% | 17.9% | 7.1% | 10.7% | 3.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.5% | 15.4% | 23.1% | 7.7% | 11.5% | 3.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 40% | 20% | 16% | 4% | 16% | 4% |
| May 2026 | 40% | 12% | 20% | 8% | 16% | 4% |
| Jun 2026 | 40% | 12% | 24% | 8% | 12% | 4% |
| Jul 2026 | 40% | 16% | 24% | 4% | 12% | 4% |
| Aug 2026 | 40% | 12% | 24% | 4% | 16% | 4% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.4% | 13.6% | 22.7% | 9.1% | 13.6% | 4.5% |
| Oct 2026 | 41.7% | 16.7% | 16.7% | 12.5% | 8.3% | 4.2% |
How has branded search for Hovercode and QR Planet changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Hovercode was ahead of QR Planet in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Hovercode’s share of searches among QR code management platforms in New Zealand moved from 8% to 16.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20 to 40.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, QR Planet’s share of searches among QR code management platforms in New Zealand moved from 8% to 12.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20 to 30.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand QR code management platforms in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, QR Planet overtook QRCodeChimp to rank 4th among QR code management platforms in New Zealand, with 12.5% of the searches.
In October 2026, Hovercode overtook Uniqode to rank 2nd among QR code management platforms in New Zealand, with 16.7% of the searches.
How are Hovercode’s and QR Planet’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hovercode’s and QR Planet’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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