Bettr vs CareHQ:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, CareHQ had more branded searches than Bettr among telehealth providers in New Zealand. CareHQ had about 1,300 branded searches, while Bettr had 1,070. CareHQ made up 16.2% of all telehealth provider searches we track, and Bettr accounted for 13.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about telehealth providers, CareHQ appeared in all five answers and Bettr in three. CareHQ was mentioned before Bettr in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
CareHQ, about 21% more searches than Bettr
Who does AI mention more?
CareHQ, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
CareHQ, named ahead of Bettr in every answer
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Top telehealth providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, CareHQ appeared in all five answers. Bettr was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. CareHQ was listed before Bettr in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Tend1st- CareHQ2nd
Practice Plus3rd
Bettr4th
Emergency Consult5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Tend5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- CareHQ5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Practice Plus4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Bettr3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Emergency Consult2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about telehealth providers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which telehealth provider should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best telehealth providers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best telehealth provider in New Zealand for a quick doctor consult?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“telehealth providers nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“gp online nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Bettr or CareHQ more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Bettr and CareHQ by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five telehealth providers we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for CareHQ, Bettr. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Practice Plus | Tend | CareHQ | Bettr | Emergency Consult |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 45.3% | 15.5% | 15.6% | 14.4% | 9.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.1% | 11.2% | 18.4% | 10.9% | 8.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 53.7% | 12.1% | 14.9% | 12.1% | 7.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.9% | 13% | 16.5% | 14.7% | 7.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.6% | 16.3% | 19.1% | 16.3% | 5.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 44.4% | 14.5% | 19.9% | 15.2% | 6% |
| May 2026 | 43.8% | 14.7% | 19.6% | 14.7% | 7.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.6% | 27.4% | 14.3% | 12.2% | 6.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.8% | 14.9% | 17.4% | 12.1% | 7.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.9% | 16.2% | 19.1% | 11.4% | 10.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.7% | 19.1% | 18.1% | 12.1% | 10% |
| Oct 2026 | 36.1% | 25.4% | 16.2% | 13.3% | 9% |
How has branded search for Bettr and CareHQ changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- CareHQ was ahead of Bettr in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Bettr’s share of searches among telehealth providers in New Zealand moved from 14.4% to 13.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 920 to 1.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, CareHQ’s share of searches among telehealth providers in New Zealand moved from 15.6% to 16.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 1.3K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand telehealth providers in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Bettr gained share of searches among telehealth providers in New Zealand, from 12.1% to 13.3%.
In October 2026, CareHQ lost share of searches among telehealth providers in New Zealand, from 18.1% to 16.2%.
How are Bettr’s and CareHQ’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bettr’s and CareHQ’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.
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