Brandwave

1st Domains vs Metaname:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, 1st Domains had more branded searches than Metaname among domain and hosting providers in New Zealand. 1st Domains had about 5,410 branded searches, while Metaname had 480. 1st Domains made up 14.5% of all domain and hosting provider searches we track, and Metaname accounted for 1.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about domain and hosting providers, 1st Domains and Metaname each appeared in three of the five answers. Metaname was mentioned before 1st Domains in three out of five answers.

Among domain and hosting providers in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

1st Domains, about 11 searches for every 1 for Metaname

1st Domains 5.4K searchesMetaname 480 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.

1st Domains in 3 of 5Metaname in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Metaname, named ahead of 1st Domains in 3 of 5 answers

Metaname first in 31st Domains first in 2

Follow 1st Domains vs Metaname and get free monthly updates on what changed

By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy

Track your brand against a rival →

Top domain and hosting providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, 1st Domains was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Metaname was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Metaname was listed before 1st Domains in three out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. MyHost1st
  2. Metaname2nd
  3. SiteHost3rd
  4. 1st Domains4th
  5. Freeparking5th
  6. GoDaddy–
  7. Crazy Domains–
  8. Hostinger–
  9. Voyager–
  10. SiteGround–
  11. +2 more

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • MyHost4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • SiteHost4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • 1st Domains3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Metaname3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Freeparking2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • GoDaddy0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Crazy Domains0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Hostinger0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Voyager0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • SiteGround0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+2 more

See every answer about domain and hosting providers

5 answers

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 1st Domains or Metaname more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for 1st Domains and Metaname by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 domain and hosting providers we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

1st Domains and Metaname among domain and hosting providers in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for 1st Domains, Metaname. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthGoDaddyCrazy Domains1st DomainsFreeparkingHostingerMyHostVoyagerSiteHostSiteGroundBluehostMetanameUmbrellar
Oct 202526.3%16.5%13.3%20.6%10.5%3.2%2.5%2.2%2.2%1.5%0.96%0.2%
Nov 202522%16.7%13.4%23.6%10.6%3.2%2.5%3.2%2.3%1.5%0.79%0.15%
Dec 202524.1%15.5%12.4%25.6%9.6%2.8%2.8%2.5%2.1%1.7%0.73%0.14%
Jan 202625.5%13.2%12.9%26.4%9.7%3.1%2.4%2.1%2.2%1.5%0.93%0.12%
Feb 202625.1%15.6%12.3%25.4%9.6%3.7%2%2%2.1%1.2%0.89%0.14%
Mar 202624.2%17.9%14.2%20.1%11%3.4%2.2%2.2%2.3%1.4%1%0.26%
Apr 202625.8%15.8%15.5%18.1%11.9%3.8%2.4%2.1%2.2%1.2%1.1%0.16%
May 202626.6%18.6%12.3%15.2%12%4.3%3%2.9%2.2%1.4%1.3%0.18%
Jun 202629.2%19.7%13%11.7%10.8%4.6%3.2%2.4%2.2%1.5%1.4%0.22%
Jul 202631.3%17.4%14%10.6%11.4%4.1%3.4%2.3%2.4%1.3%1.5%0.21%
Aug 202629.2%17.3%14%12.2%11.1%4.2%4.2%2.6%2.4%1.3%1.2%0.18%
Sep 202628.2%17.9%14.5%12.8%10.9%4.3%3.5%2.7%2.4%1.4%1.3%0.19%

How has the 1st Domains and Metaname comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand domain and hosting providers in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. 1st Domains’ share of searches among domain and hosting providers in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 13% to 14.5% in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Metaname in New Zealand rose 23.1% over 12 measured months, from 390 to 480 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 1st Domains’ and Metaname’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.

1st Domains

3 branded search terms

  • 1st domains
  • 1st domains hosting
  • 1stdomains

Metaname

1 branded search term

  • metaname

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Other head-to-heads among domain and hosting providers

Creator with pink hair and a pink jacket

Put your own brand in this comparison

Brandwave tracks your branded demand next to the rival you actually watch, with your campaigns, spend and outcomes on the same timeline.

Start free