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Afikim vs Shoprider:Which is more popular in New Zealand?

In October 2026, Shoprider had more branded searches than Afikim among mobility scooter brands in New Zealand. Shoprider had about 150 branded searches, while Afikim had 30. Shoprider made up 39.5% of all mobility scooter brand searches we track, and Afikim accounted for 7.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about mobility scooter brands, Shoprider appeared in three of the five answers and Afikim in none.

Among mobility scooter brands in New Zealand in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

Shoprider, about 5 searches for every 1 for Afikim

Shoprider 150 searchesAfikim 30 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Shoprider, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Afikim in 0

Shoprider in 3 of 5Afikim in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Shoprider, the only one of the two named

Shoprider first in 3Afikim never named

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Top mobility scooter brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Shoprider was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Afikim did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Pride Mobility1st
  2. Shoprider2nd
  3. Afikim–
  4. Golden Technologies–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Pride Mobility3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Shoprider3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Afikim0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Golden Technologies0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which mobility scooter brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Pride Mobility
    2. 2Shoprider
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best mobility scooter brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Shoprider
    2. 2Pride Mobility
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best mobility scooter brand in New Zealand for getting around town?”

    1. 1Pride Mobility
    2. 2Shoprider
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “mobility scooter nz”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “folding mobility scooter”

      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 Afikim or Shoprider more popular in search?

      This chart shows how often people search Google for Afikim and Shoprider by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five mobility scooter brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

      Afikim and Shoprider among mobility scooter brands in New Zealand, by month

      Share of searches by month for Shoprider, Afikim. The figures are in the table below the chart.

      View monthly share of searches table
      MonthPride MobilityShopriderAfikimGolden Technologies
      Nov 202522.2%27.8%5.6%1.9%
      Dec 202531.9%21.3%6.4%2.1%
      Jan 202628.3%28.3%5%1.7%
      Feb 202636.9%23.1%3.1%1.5%
      Mar 202650%21.1%3.9%1.3%
      Apr 202664.6%17.2%4%1%
      May 202646.3%22.4%4.5%1.5%
      Jun 202654.3%21.4%2.9%1.4%
      Jul 202654.3%16%3.7%1.2%
      Aug 202623.2%26.1%4.3%1.4%
      Sep 202625.5%29.4%5.9%2%
      Oct 202650%39.5%7.9%2.6%

      How has branded search for Afikim and Shoprider changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

      3 findings

      How did search popularity change for New Zealand mobility scooter brands in October 2026?

      3 changes
      1. In October 2026, Pride Mobility overtook Shoprider to become the leader among mobility scooter brands in New Zealand, with 50% of the searches.

      2. In October 2026, Shoprider gained share of searches among mobility scooter brands in New Zealand, from 29.4% to 39.5%.

      3. In October 2026, Afikim gained share of searches among mobility scooter brands in New Zealand, from 5.9% to 7.9%.

      How are Afikim’s and Shoprider’s branded searches counted?

      29 search terms

      Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Afikim’s and Shoprider’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.

      Afikim

      3 branded search terms

      • afikim
      • afikim mobility scooter
      • afikim scooter

      Shoprider

      26 branded search terms

      • pihsiang shoprider
      • shoprider
      • shoprider 889sl
      • shoprider allrounder
      • shoprider cadiz
      • shoprider cordoba
      • shoprider dasher
      • shoprider deluxe
      • shoprider deluxe scooter
      • shoprider echo scooter
      • shoprider electric scooter
      • shoprider flagship
      • shoprider flagship scooter
      • shoprider gopher
      • shoprider jimmie
      • shoprider mobility
      • shoprider mobility scooter
      • shoprider paris
      • shoprider power chair
      • shoprider scooter
      • shoprider smartie
      • shoprider sovereign
      • shoprider sovereign 4
      • shoprider trailblazer
      • shoprider traveso
      • sunrunner shoprider

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