Audika vs Hearing Institute:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Audika had more branded searches than Hearing Institute among Auckland hearing clinics in New Zealand. Audika had about 310 branded searches, while Hearing Institute had 170. Audika made up 5.7% of all Auckland hearing clinic searches we track, and Hearing Institute accounted for 3.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Auckland hearing clinics, Hearing Institute appeared in two of the three answers and Audika in none.
Who do people search for more?
Audika, about 82% more searches than Hearing Institute
Who does AI mention more?
Hearing Institute, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, Audika in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Hearing Institute, the only one of the two named
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Top Auckland hearing clinics in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Hearing Institute was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Audika did not appear in any of the 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.
Family Hearing Centre3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Hobsonville Hearing2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Hearing Institute2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Bay Audiology1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Triton Hearing1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Resonate Health1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Audika0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Hear Again0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Dilworth Hearing0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hearing clinic should I go to in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hearing clinics in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hearing clinic in Auckland, New Zealand for a hearing test?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hearing test auckland”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hearing clinics auckland”
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 20, 2026.
Is Audika or Hearing Institute more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Audika and Hearing Institute by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine Auckland hearing clinics we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Audika, Hearing Institute. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bay Audiology | Triton Hearing | Hobsonville Hearing | Resonate Health | Family Hearing Centre | Audika | Hearing Institute | Hear Again | Dilworth Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.6% | 15.7% | 14.6% | 13.4% | 7.9% | 5.7% | 2.8% | 1% | 0.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 37.7% | 18.4% | 14.2% | 11.1% | 9.5% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 0.59% | 0.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 37% | 17.2% | 13.6% | 12% | 11% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 0.69% | 0.69% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.3% | 15.8% | 14.8% | 13.2% | 8% | 5.8% | 2.3% | 0.62% | 0.21% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.6% | 17.8% | 13.8% | 14.3% | 7.5% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 0.47% | 0.23% |
| Mar 2026 | 35.4% | 17.3% | 13.4% | 18% | 7.2% | 5.4% | 2.6% | 0.56% | 0.19% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.9% | 16.2% | 12.4% | 17.9% | 8.2% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 0.63% | 0.21% |
| May 2026 | 31.8% | 18.3% | 14.2% | 16.6% | 7.7% | 8.1% | 2.8% | 0.39% | 0.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 32.3% | 15.2% | 17.6% | 16.6% | 6.4% | 8.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 31.2% | 14.9% | 17.1% | 15.5% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 5% | 0.97% | 0.19% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.7% | 17.2% | 13.1% | 16.6% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 0.91% | 0.18% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.9% | 17.2% | 16.1% | 15% | 7.1% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 0.73% | 0.18% |
How has the Audika and Hearing Institute comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Audika was ahead of Hearing Institute in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Audika’s share of searches among Auckland hearing clinics in New Zealand held steady at 5.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 280 to 310.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hearing Institute’s share of searches among Auckland hearing clinics in New Zealand moved from 2.8% to 3.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 140 to 170.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Auckland hearing clinics in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Audika lost share of searches among Auckland hearing clinics in New Zealand, from 7.1% to 5.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Hearing Institute in New Zealand rose 21.4% over 12 measured months, from 140 to 170 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Audika’s and Hearing Institute’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.
Audika
2 branded search terms
- audika
- audika hearing aids
Hearing Institute
1 branded search term
- hearing institute
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