eero vs Linksys:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, eero had more branded searches than Linksys among wi-fi extender brands in New Zealand. eero had about 1,200 branded searches, while Linksys had 70. eero made up 51.5% of all wi-fi extender brand searches we track, and Linksys accounted for 3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about wi-fi extender brands, eero appeared in two of the five answers and Linksys in none.
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Top wi-fi extender brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, eero was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Linksys did not appear in any of the five answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
See every answer about wi-fi extender brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which wi-fi extender brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best wi-fi extender brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best wi-fi extender brand in New Zealand for a weak signal room?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wifi booster nz”
- 1
eero
- 1
Searched Google, AI Overview
“extend wi-fi range”
- 1eero
- 1
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 eero or Linksys more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for eero and Linksys by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all three wi-fi extender brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for eero, Linksys. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | eero | NETGEAR | Linksys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.9% | 57.6% | 2.4% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.6% | 56.8% | 2.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.1% | 55.3% | 2.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.7% | 49.8% | 2.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 45.1% | 51.4% | 3.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.1% | 52.1% | 2.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.5% | 53.8% | 2.7% |
| May 2026 | 45.4% | 51.9% | 2.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.6% | 46.4% | 3% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.2% | 46.9% | 1.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.1% | 46% | 3% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.5% | 45.5% | 3% |
How has the eero and Linksys comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- eero was ahead of Linksys in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, eero’s share of searches among wi-fi extender brands in New Zealand moved from 39.9% to 51.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.1K to 1.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Linksys’ share of searches among wi-fi extender brands in New Zealand moved from 2.4% to 3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 70.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand wi-fi extender brands in September 2026?
0 changes
Neither eero nor Linksys moved beyond provider rounding among wi-fi extender brands in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using eero’s and Linksys’ 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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