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Anon vs POC:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, POC had more branded searches than Anon among snow helmet brands in New Zealand. POC had about 630 branded searches, while Anon had 310. POC made up 4.9% of all snow helmet brand searches we track, and Anon accounted for 2.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about snow helmet brands, POC appeared in all five answers and Anon in two. POC was mentioned before Anon in four out of five answers.

Among snow helmet brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

POC, about 2 searches for every 1 for Anon

POC 630 searchesAnon 310 searches

Who does AI mention more?

POC, mentioned in every answer we collected

POC in 5 of 5Anon in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

POC, named ahead of Anon in 4 of 5 answers

POC first in 4Anon first in 1

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Top snow helmet brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, POC appeared in all five answers. Anon was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. POC was listed before Anon in four out of five answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Smith1st
  2. Giro2nd
  3. POC3rd
  4. Anon4th
  5. Oakley5th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Giro5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • POC5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Smith5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Anon2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Oakley1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which snow helmet brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Smith
    2. 2Giro
    3. 3POC
    4. 4Anon
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best snow helmet brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Smith
    2. 2Giro
    3. 3Anon
    4. 4Oakley
    5. 5POC
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best snow helmet brand in New Zealand for a day on the mountain?”

    1. 1Smith
    2. 2Giro
    3. 3POC
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “ski helmet nz”

    1. 1Smith
    2. 2Giro
    3. 3POC
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “helmet for skiing”

    1. 1Smith
    2. 2POC
    3. 3Giro

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

Is Anon or POC more popular in search?

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

Anon and POC among snow helmet brands in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthOakleyGiroPOCSmithAnon
Oct 202582.9%8.9%5.2%1.8%1.1%
Nov 202585.4%8.1%5.4%0.91%0.28%
Dec 202586.8%7.3%4.5%1%0.43%
Jan 202685%7.6%4.9%1.6%0.86%
Feb 202683.5%7.9%5.1%2.5%0.99%
Mar 202682.7%9.3%5.3%2.1%0.5%
Apr 202683.3%9.6%5%1.5%0.57%
May 202681.5%8.9%6%2.2%1.3%
Jun 202681.3%8.1%5.4%3.6%1.6%
Jul 202675%8.9%5.4%7%3.7%
Aug 202675.1%9.1%4.8%6.7%4.3%
Sep 202680.6%8.9%4.9%3.1%2.4%

How has the Anon and POC comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • POC was ahead of Anon in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Anon’s share of searches among snow helmet brands in New Zealand moved from 1.1% to 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110 to 310.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, POC’s share of searches among snow helmet brands in New Zealand moved from 5.2% to 4.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 510 to 630.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand snow helmet brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Anon lost share of searches among snow helmet brands in New Zealand, from 4.3% to 2.4%.

  2. In September 2026, POC rose from 4th to 3rd among snow helmet brands in New Zealand.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Anon’s and POC’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.

Anon

2 branded search terms

  • anon goggles
  • anon ski goggles

POC

2 branded search terms

  • poc cycling helmet
  • poc helmet

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