Akaroa Salmon vs John West:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Akaroa Salmon had more branded searches than John West among salmon brands in New Zealand. Akaroa Salmon had about 6,600 branded searches, while John West had 210. Akaroa Salmon made up 55.1% of all salmon brand searches we track, and John West accounted for 1.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about salmon brands, John West appeared in two of the four answers and Akaroa Salmon in one. John West was mentioned before Akaroa Salmon in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Akaroa Salmon, about 31 searches for every 1 for John West
Who does AI mention more?
John West, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Akaroa Salmon in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
John West, named ahead of Akaroa Salmon in 2 of 3 answers
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Top salmon brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, John West was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Akaroa Salmon was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. John West was listed before Akaroa Salmon in two out of three 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.
Ōra King3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Regal Salmon3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Sealord2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- John West2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Akaroa Salmon1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Big Glory Bay1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Mt Cook Alpine Salmon0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which salmon brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best salmon brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best salmon brand in New Zealand for everyday meals?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“smoked salmon nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“fresh salmon nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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 Akaroa Salmon or John West more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Akaroa Salmon and John West by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven salmon brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Akaroa Salmon, John West. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Akaroa Salmon | Mt Cook Alpine Salmon | Sealord | Ōra King | Regal Salmon | John West | Big Glory Bay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 56.3% | 19.2% | 13.6% | 3.2% | 2% | 2.7% | 3% |
| Nov 2025 | 61.6% | 21.3% | 9.9% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 72.8% | 16.6% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.69% | 1.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 57.1% | 24% | 11.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 0.95% | 1.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 57.2% | 24.1% | 11.3% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 56.6% | 21.1% | 13.7% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 54% | 22.7% | 15.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| May 2026 | 50.3% | 20.4% | 22.1% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 53.5% | 18% | 19.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.6% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.6% | 17% | 20.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.6% | 19.5% | 16% | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.1% | 22.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.5% |
How has the Akaroa Salmon and John West comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Akaroa Salmon was ahead of John West in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Akaroa Salmon’s share of searches among salmon brands in New Zealand moved from 56.3% to 55.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, John West’s share of searches among salmon brands in New Zealand moved from 2.7% to 1.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 320 to 210.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand salmon brands in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, John West rose from 7th to 6th among salmon brands in New Zealand.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Akaroa Salmon’s and John West’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.
Akaroa Salmon
2 branded search terms
- akaroa salmon
- akaroasalmon
John West
2 branded search terms
- john west
- johnwest
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