Prorack vs Yakima:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Prorack had more branded searches than Yakima among roof rack and bike rack brands in New Zealand. Prorack had about 1,460 branded searches, while Yakima had 1,090. Prorack made up 18.9% of all roof rack and bike rack brand searches we track, and Yakima accounted for 14.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about roof rack and bike rack brands, Yakima appeared in all five answers and Prorack in none.
Who do people search for more?
Prorack, about 34% more searches than Yakima
Who does AI mention more?
Yakima, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Yakima, the only one of the two named
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Top roof rack and bike rack brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Yakima appeared in all five answers. Prorack 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.
Thule1st
Rhino-Rack2nd- Yakima3rd
- Prorack–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Thule5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Rhino-Rack5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Yakima5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Prorack0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about roof rack and bike rack brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which roof rack and bike rack brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best roof rack and bike rack brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best roof rack and bike rack brand in New Zealand for cars and bikes?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“roof rack nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“roof box nz”
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 Prorack or Yakima more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Prorack and Yakima by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four roof rack and bike rack brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Prorack, Yakima. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Thule | Prorack | Rhino-Rack | Yakima |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.7% | 21.7% | 14.5% | 11.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.2% | 22.5% | 15.2% | 11.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.1% | 21.4% | 16.4% | 13% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.3% | 19.6% | 14.3% | 11.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.2% | 20.1% | 15.2% | 11.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 59.3% | 16.9% | 13.8% | 10% |
| Apr 2026 | 56.8% | 19.1% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| May 2026 | 58.2% | 17.5% | 13.4% | 10.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.7% | 16.2% | 13.2% | 10.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 57.7% | 18.4% | 13.1% | 10.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.2% | 18.7% | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.5% | 18.9% | 14.4% | 14.1% |
How has the Prorack and Yakima comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Prorack was ahead of Yakima in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Prorack’s share of searches among roof rack and bike rack brands in New Zealand moved from 21.7% to 18.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2K to 1.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Yakima’s share of searches among roof rack and bike rack brands in New Zealand moved from 11.1% to 14.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand roof rack and bike rack brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Yakima gained share of searches among roof rack and bike rack brands in New Zealand, from 12.4% to 14.1%.
Prorack’s share of searches among roof rack and bike rack brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 16.2% to 18.9% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Prorack’s and Yakima’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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