Cisco vs NETGEAR:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, NETGEAR had more branded searches than Cisco among network switch brands in New Zealand. NETGEAR had about 1,130 branded searches, while Cisco had 140. NETGEAR made up 13.1% of all network switch brand searches we track, and Cisco accounted for 1.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about network switch brands, Cisco and NETGEAR each appeared in three of the four answers. Cisco was mentioned before NETGEAR in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
NETGEAR, about 8 searches for every 1 for Cisco
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 4 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Cisco, named ahead of NETGEAR in 3 of 4 answers
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Top network switch brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Cisco and NETGEAR were each mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Cisco was listed before NETGEAR in three out of four 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.
TP-Link4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Ubiquiti4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- NETGEAR3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
HPE Aruba Networking3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Cisco3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Zyxel2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which network switch brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best network switch brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best network switch brand in New Zealand for a small office network?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“network switch brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best network switch”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Cisco or NETGEAR more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cisco and NETGEAR by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six network switch brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for NETGEAR, Cisco. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | TP-Link | Ubiquiti | NETGEAR | HPE Aruba Networking | Cisco | Zyxel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 59.1% | 18.4% | 19.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 61.7% | 15.8% | 18.8% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.23% |
| Dec 2025 | 63.2% | 15.8% | 18.2% | 1.6% | 0.69% | 0.46% |
| Jan 2026 | 61.2% | 18.4% | 17.1% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.22% |
| Feb 2026 | 65% | 15.1% | 15.8% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 0.34% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.8% | 15.1% | 16.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.33% |
| Apr 2026 | 62.2% | 17.8% | 16.6% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 0.21% |
| May 2026 | 62.8% | 15.6% | 16.9% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.34% |
| Jun 2026 | 64.4% | 18.2% | 13.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.33% |
| Jul 2026 | 65.3% | 15.8% | 15% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.46% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.5% | 19% | 13.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.44% |
| Sep 2026 | 66.4% | 15.9% | 13.1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 0.46% |
How has the Cisco and NETGEAR comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- NETGEAR was ahead of Cisco in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cisco’s share of searches among network switch brands in New Zealand moved from 1.1% to 1.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 100 to 140.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NETGEAR’s share of searches among network switch brands in New Zealand moved from 19.2% to 13.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.8K to 1.1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand network switch brands in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cisco’s and NETGEAR’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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