Anko vs Theraband:Which is more popular?

Name: Anko vs Theraband: Which is searched more in New Zealand?
Creator: Brandwave
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In September 2026, Anko had more branded searches than Theraband among resistance band brands in New Zealand. Anko had about 1,600 branded searches, while Theraband had 440. Anko made up 59.5% of all resistance band brand searches we track, and Theraband accounted for 16.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about resistance band brands, Anko appeared in four of the five answers and Theraband in two. Theraband was mentioned before Anko in every answer.

Among resistance band brands in New Zealand in September 2026

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Top resistance band brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Anko was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Theraband was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Theraband was listed before Anko in every answer.

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.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Google	Answers that named it
Anko	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	4 of 5
PTP	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
Theraband	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	2 of 5
Rogue Fitness	Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	1 of 5
Bodylastics	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	0 of 5

Anko4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
PTP3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Theraband2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Rogue Fitness1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bodylastics0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Asked ChatGPT
“Which resistance band brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
1. 1PTP
2. 2Theraband
3. 3Rogue Fitness
4. 4Anko
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best resistance band brands in New Zealand?”
1. 1PTP
2. 2Theraband
3. 3Anko
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best resistance band brand in New Zealand for home workouts?”
1. 1PTP
Searched Google, AI Overview
“resistance bands nz”
1. 1Anko
Searched Google, AI Overview
“exercise bands nz”
1. 1Anko

Not named in any answer:

Bodylastics

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is Anko or Theraband more popular in search?

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

Anko and Theraband among resistance band brands in New Zealand, by month

Month	Anko	PTP	Theraband	Rogue Fitness	Bodylastics
Oct 2025	64.3%	15.7%	13.3%	6.4%	0.4%
Nov 2025	68.8%	14.1%	12%	4.7%	0.36%
Dec 2025	71.4%	12%	12.4%	3.8%	0.38%
Jan 2026	70.6%	11.9%	12.3%	4.8%	0.37%
Feb 2026	60.5%	14.9%	16.3%	7.9%	0.47%
Mar 2026	55%	13.4%	22.3%	8.9%	0.34%
Apr 2026	62.3%	15.2%	11.7%	10.5%	0.39%
May 2026	57.2%	11.7%	18.1%	12.7%	0.3%
Jun 2026	53.5%	13%	11.7%	21.4%	0.33%
Jul 2026	56.3%	11.3%	13%	19%	0.35%
Aug 2026	60.8%	14.8%	16.7%	7.2%	0.38%
Sep 2026	59.5%	17.8%	16.4%	5.9%	0.37%

How has the Anko and Theraband comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

Anko was ahead of Theraband in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Anko’s share of searches among resistance band brands in New Zealand moved from 64.3% to 59.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.6K.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Theraband’s share of searches among resistance band brands in New Zealand moved from 13.3% to 16.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 330 to 440.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand resistance band brands in September 2026?

3 changes

In September 2026, PTP overtook Theraband to rank 2nd among resistance band brands in New Zealand, with 17.8% of the searches.
In September 2026, Anko lost share of searches among resistance band brands in New Zealand, from 60.8% to 59.5%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Theraband in New Zealand rose 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 330 to 440 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Anko’s and Theraband’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.