Safety glasses brands in New Zealand:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Bolle was the most searched safety glasses brand in New Zealand, accounting for 61.9% of all searches among the seven brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Bolle showed up in every answer. Uvex was recommended most often, coming first in two out of three responses that gave a list.
BolleShare of searches 61.9%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
RadiansShare of searches 19.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
3M PeltorShare of searches 8.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
UvexShare of searches 7.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
ProChoiceShare of searches 1.5%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top safety glasses brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Bolle appeared every time. Uvex was recommended most often, coming first in two out of three answers that gave a list. Bolle was second, and 3M Peltor was third. Radians, which ranked second in searches, was not mentioned at all.
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.
- Bolle5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Uvex4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- 3M Peltor2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- ProChoice1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Radians0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Honeywell0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pyramex0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which safety glasses brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best safety glasses brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best safety glasses brand in New Zealand for workplace eye protection?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best safety glasses”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“work safety glasses”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which safety glasses brands do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each safety glasses brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven safety glasses brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Bolle, Radians, 3M Peltor, Uvex. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bolle | Radians | 3M Peltor | Uvex | ProChoice | Honeywell | Pyramex |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 56.8% | 24.3% | 6.3% | 9% | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 65.7% | 19% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 0.73% | 0.73% | 0.73% |
| Dec 2025 | 70.9% | 12.7% | 6.4% | 7.3% | 0.91% | 0.91% | 0.91% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.8% | 17.6% | 7.2% | 8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 45% | 32.2% | 9.4% | 10.7% | 0.67% | 1.3% | 0.67% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.7% | 31.6% | 11.2% | 5.9% | 1.3% | 0.66% | 0.66% |
| Apr 2026 | 49.1% | 30.2% | 10.4% | 7.5% | 0.94% | 0.94% | 0.94% |
| May 2026 | 48.8% | 30.7% | 11% | 7.1% | 0.79% | 0.79% | 0.79% |
| Jun 2026 | 52.6% | 23.7% | 7.9% | 12.3% | 0.88% | 1.8% | 0.88% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.1% | 18.3% | 7.8% | 12.2% | 0.87% | 0.87% | 0.87% |
| Aug 2026 | 59.2% | 22.5% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 61.9% | 19.4% | 8.2% | 7.5% | 1.5% | 0.75% | 0.75% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 61.9% | 830 | -1.2% | +2.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 19.4% | 260 | -18.8% | -3.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8.2% | 110 | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.5% | 100 | -9.1% | -0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.5% | 20 | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.75% | 10 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.75% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Bolle61.9%
Held 1st. 830 estimated branded searches, -1.2% vs prior month. Share +2.8 points.
2.
Radians19.4%
Held 2nd. 260 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -3.1 points.
8.2%
Held 3rd. 110 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
4.
Uvex7.5%
Held 4th. 100 estimated branded searches, -9.1% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
1.5%
Held 5th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.75%
Held 6th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Pyramex0.75%
Held 7th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among safety glasses brands in New Zealand?
7 brands
In September 2026, Bolle was the most searched among safety glasses brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 830 branded searches, 61.9% of all searches for the seven we track. Radians is in 2nd place, 42.5 percentage points behind at 19.4%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolle | 56.8% → 61.9% | 70.9%Dec 2025 | 45%Feb 2026 | 1st |
| Radians | 24.3% → 19.4% | 32.2%Feb 2026 | 12.7%Dec 2025 | 2nd |
| 3M Peltor | 6.3% → 8.2% | 11.2%Mar 2026 | 6.3%Oct 2025 | 4th → 3rd |
| Uvex | 9% → 7.5% | 12.3%Jun 2026 | 5.9%Mar 2026 | 3rd → 4th |
| ProChoice | 0.9% → 1.5% | 1.5%Sep 2026 | 0.67%Feb 2026 | 6th → 5th |
| Honeywell | 1.8% → 0.75% | 1.8%Oct 2025 | 0.66%Mar 2026 | 5th → 6th |
| Pyramex | 0.9% → 0.75% | 0.94%Apr 2026 | 0.66%Mar 2026 | 7th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bolle’s share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand increased from 56.8% to 61.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Radians’ share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand decreased from 24.3% to 19.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 3M Peltor’s share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand increased from 6.3% to 8.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Uvex’s share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand decreased from 9% to 7.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ProChoice’s share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand increased from 0.9% to 1.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Honeywell’s share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand decreased from 1.8% to 0.75%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bolle’s share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand peaked at 70.9% in December 2025 and was lowest at 45% in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Radians’ share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand peaked at 32.2% in February 2026 and was lowest at 12.7% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 3M Peltor’s share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand peaked at 11.2% in March 2026 and was lowest at 6.3% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Uvex’s share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand peaked at 12.3% in June 2026 and was lowest at 5.9% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Honeywell’s share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand peaked at 1.8% in October 2025 and was lowest at 0.66% in March 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 3M Peltor rose from 4th to 3rd among safety glasses brands in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Uvex fell from 3rd to 4th among safety glasses brands in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ProChoice rose from 6th to 5th among safety glasses brands in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Honeywell fell from 5th to 6th among safety glasses brands in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pyramex held steady: its share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand safety glasses brands in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Bolle gained share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand, from 59.2% to 61.9%.
In September 2026, Radians lost share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand, from 22.5% to 19.4%.
Uvex’s share of searches among safety glasses brands in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 12.3% to 7.5% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for ProChoice in New Zealand rose 100% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 20 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for 3M Peltor in New Zealand rose 57.1% over 12 measured months, from 70 to 110 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Honeywell in New Zealand fell 50% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 10 in September 2026.
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