PTP vs Theraband:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, PTP had more branded searches than Theraband among resistance band brands in New Zealand. PTP had about 480 branded searches, while Theraband had 440. PTP made up 17.8% of all resistance band brand searches we track, and Theraband accounted for 16.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about resistance band brands, PTP appeared in three of the five answers and Theraband in two. PTP was mentioned before Theraband in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
PTP, about 9% more searches than Theraband
Who does AI mention more?
PTP, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Theraband in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
PTP, named ahead of Theraband in every answer
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Top resistance band brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, PTP was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Theraband was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. PTP was listed before Theraband in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- PTP1st
Theraband2nd- Anko3rd
Rogue Fitness4th- Bodylastics–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Anko4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- PTP3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Theraband2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Rogue Fitness1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Bodylastics0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about resistance band brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which resistance band brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best resistance band brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best resistance band brand in New Zealand for home workouts?”
- 1PTP
Searched Google, AI Overview
“resistance bands nz”
- 1Anko
Searched Google, AI Overview
“exercise bands nz”
- 1Anko
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 PTP or Theraband more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for PTP and Theraband by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five resistance band brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for PTP, Theraband. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Anko | PTP | Theraband | Rogue Fitness | Bodylastics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 64.3% | 15.7% | 13.3% | 6.4% | 0.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 68.8% | 14.1% | 12% | 4.7% | 0.36% |
| Dec 2025 | 71.4% | 12% | 12.4% | 3.8% | 0.38% |
| Jan 2026 | 70.6% | 11.9% | 12.3% | 4.8% | 0.37% |
| Feb 2026 | 60.5% | 14.9% | 16.3% | 7.9% | 0.47% |
| Mar 2026 | 55% | 13.4% | 22.3% | 8.9% | 0.34% |
| Apr 2026 | 62.3% | 15.2% | 11.7% | 10.5% | 0.39% |
| May 2026 | 57.2% | 11.7% | 18.1% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 53.5% | 13% | 11.7% | 21.4% | 0.33% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.3% | 11.3% | 13% | 19% | 0.35% |
| Aug 2026 | 60.8% | 14.8% | 16.7% | 7.2% | 0.38% |
| Sep 2026 | 59.5% | 17.8% | 16.4% | 5.9% | 0.37% |
How has the PTP and Theraband comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 6 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Theraband took it in December 2025, PTP took it in April 2026, Theraband took it in May 2026, PTP took it in June 2026, Theraband took it in July 2026, PTP took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PTP’s share of searches among resistance band brands in New Zealand moved from 15.7% to 17.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 390 to 480.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Theraband’s share of searches among resistance band brands in New Zealand moved from 13.3% to 16.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 330 to 440.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand resistance band brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, PTP overtook Theraband to rank 2nd among resistance band brands in New Zealand, with 17.8% of the searches.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Theraband in New Zealand rose 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 330 to 440 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PTP’s and Theraband’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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