Bustle vs Kounta:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, Bustle had more branded searches than Kounta among POS systems in New Zealand. Bustle was estimated to have 1.8K branded searches compared to Kounta’s 340, and held a 3% Share of Search versus Kounta’s 0.58%.
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Which is more popular in search, Bustle or Kounta?
Compare the point-of-sale systems New Zealand retailers and hospitality venues use. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Bustle, Kounta. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Square | Lightspeed | Bustle | Shopify POS | Kounta | Hike POS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 83.4% | 9.9% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 0.82% | 0.08% |
| Nov 2025 | 83.6% | 8.8% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 0.82% | 0.08% |
| Dec 2025 | 86.2% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 0.85% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 85.8% | 7.6% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 0.72% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 85.1% | 8.2% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 0.57% | 0.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 85.6% | 8.3% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 0.57% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 84% | 10.1% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 0.69% | 0.1% |
| May 2026 | 84.8% | 9.1% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 0.69% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 85.7% | 9% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.83% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 86.9% | 8.2% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.71% | 0.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 88.6% | 7% | 3% | 0.69% | 0.58% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Bustle and Kounta comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Bustle was ahead of Kounta in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Bustle’s estimated Share of Search among POS systems in New Zealand moved from 4.7% to 3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.3K to 1.8K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Kounta’s estimated Share of Search among POS systems in New Zealand moved from 0.82% to 0.58%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 410 to 340.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand POS systems in August 2026?
2 changes
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Bustle’s and Kounta’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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