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Hovercode vs QRCodeChimp:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In October 2026, Hovercode had more branded searches than QRCodeChimp among QR code management platforms in New Zealand. Hovercode had about 40 branded searches, while QRCodeChimp had 20. Hovercode made up 16.7% of all QR code management platform searches we track, and QRCodeChimp accounted for 8.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about QR code management platforms, Hovercode and QRCodeChimp each appeared in two of the five answers. Hovercode was mentioned before QRCodeChimp in two out of three answers that named either.

Among QR code management platforms in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

Hovercode, about 2 searches for every 1 for QRCodeChimp

Hovercode 40 searchesQRCodeChimp 20 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.

Hovercode in 2 of 5QRCodeChimp in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Hovercode, named ahead of QRCodeChimp in 2 of 3 answers

Hovercode first in 2QRCodeChimp first in 1

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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. QRCodeChimp was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Hovercode was listed before QRCodeChimp in two out of three answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Uniqode1st
  2. QR TIGER2nd
  3. Hovercode3rd
  4. QRCodeChimp4th
  5. Scanova5th
  6. QR Planet–

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

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 QRCodeChimp more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Hovercode and QRCodeChimp 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.

Hovercode and QRCodeChimp among QR code management platforms in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Hovercode, QRCodeChimp. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthQR TIGERHovercodeUniqodeQR PlanetQRCodeChimpScanova
Nov 202540%8%24%8%16%4%
Dec 202547.1%11.8%17.6%5.9%11.8%5.9%
Jan 202631.6%10.5%21.1%10.5%21.1%5.3%
Feb 202650%10.7%17.9%7.1%10.7%3.6%
Mar 202638.5%15.4%23.1%7.7%11.5%3.8%
Apr 202640%20%16%4%16%4%
May 202640%12%20%8%16%4%
Jun 202640%12%24%8%12%4%
Jul 202640%16%24%4%12%4%
Aug 202640%12%24%4%16%4%
Sep 202636.4%13.6%22.7%9.1%13.6%4.5%
Oct 202641.7%16.7%16.7%12.5%8.3%4.2%

How has branded search for Hovercode and QRCodeChimp changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 5 times in the 12 months ending October 2026: Hovercode took it in March 2026, QRCodeChimp took it in May 2026, Hovercode took it in July 2026, QRCodeChimp took it in August 2026, Hovercode took it in 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, QRCodeChimp’s share of searches among QR code management platforms in New Zealand moved from 16% to 8.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 20.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand QR code management platforms in October 2026?

3 changes
  1. In October 2026, QR Planet overtook QRCodeChimp to rank 4th among QR code management platforms in New Zealand, with 12.5% of the searches.

  2. In October 2026, Hovercode overtook Uniqode to rank 2nd among QR code management platforms in New Zealand, with 16.7% of the searches.

  3. In October 2026, QRCodeChimp lost share of searches among QR code management platforms in New Zealand, from 13.6% to 8.3%.

How are Hovercode’s and QRCodeChimp’s branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hovercode’s and QRCodeChimp’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.

Hovercode

1 branded search term

  • hovercode

QRCodeChimp

1 branded search term

  • qrcodechimp

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