Adhesion vs SIXGUN:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, SIXGUN had more branded searches than Adhesion among Auckland digital marketing agencies in New Zealand. SIXGUN had about 20 branded searches, while Adhesion had 10. SIXGUN made up 2% of all Auckland digital marketing agency searches we track, and Adhesion accounted for 0.98%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Auckland digital marketing agencies, SIXGUN appeared in two of the four answers and Adhesion in none.
Who do people search for more?
SIXGUN, about 2 searches for every 1 for Adhesion
Who does AI mention more?
SIXGUN, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Adhesion in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
SIXGUN, the only one of the two named
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Top Auckland digital marketing agencies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, SIXGUN was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Adhesion did not appear in any of the four answers.
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.
Harper Digital3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Sprocket Digital3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Webzilla2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
SIXGUN2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Human Digital0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Adcelerate0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
First Page0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Adhesion0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Local Clicks0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about Auckland digital marketing agencies
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which digital marketing agency should I hire in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best digital marketing agencies in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best digital marketing agency in Auckland, New Zealand for more online leads?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“auckland digital marketing agency”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“digital marketing auckland”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Adhesion or SIXGUN more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Adhesion and SIXGUN by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine Auckland digital marketing agencies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for SIXGUN, Adhesion. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Harper Digital | Webzilla | Sprocket Digital | Human Digital | Adcelerate | First Page | SIXGUN | Adhesion | Local Clicks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 35.7% | 21.4% | 18.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 2.7% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.7% | 21.8% | 20.8% | 7.9% | 2% | 9.9% | 3% | 0.99% | 0.99% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.6% | 15.3% | 29.2% | 6.9% | 2.8% | 9.7% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.5% | 16.9% | 31.3% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 29.5% | 18.8% | 34.8% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 7.1% | 1.8% | 0.89% | 0.89% |
| Mar 2026 | 27.7% | 21% | 26.9% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 10.1% | 1.7% | 0.84% | 0.84% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.5% | 17% | 23.9% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 36.4% | 17.3% | 29.1% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Jun 2026 | 28% | 22% | 33.1% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 0.85% | 0.85% |
| Jul 2026 | 25.7% | 21.9% | 37.1% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 0.95% | 0.95% |
| Aug 2026 | 34% | 26.8% | 21.6% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.4% | 27.5% | 25.5% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2% | 0.98% | 0% |
How has the Adhesion and SIXGUN comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- SIXGUN was ahead of Adhesion in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Adhesion’s share of searches among Auckland digital marketing agencies in New Zealand moved from 0.89% to 0.98%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SIXGUN’s share of searches among Auckland digital marketing agencies in New Zealand moved from 2.7% to 2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 20.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Auckland digital marketing agencies in September 2026?
1 change

In September 2026, SIXGUN overtook Adhesion and Local Clicks to rank 7th among Auckland digital marketing agencies in New Zealand, with 2% of the searches.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Adhesion’s and SIXGUN’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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