Linksys vs NETGEAR:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, NETGEAR had more branded searches than Linksys among wi-fi extender brands in New Zealand. NETGEAR had about 1,060 branded searches, while Linksys had 70. NETGEAR made up 45.5% 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, NETGEAR appeared in one 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, NETGEAR was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two 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.
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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 Linksys or NETGEAR more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Linksys and NETGEAR 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 NETGEAR, 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 Linksys and NETGEAR comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- NETGEAR was ahead of Linksys in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NETGEAR’s share of searches among wi-fi extender brands in New Zealand moved from 57.6% to 45.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.7K to 1.1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand wi-fi extender brands in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for NETGEAR in New Zealand fell 36.1% over 12 measured months, from 1.7K to 1.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Linksys’ and NETGEAR’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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