Claristone vs The Web Guys:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, The Web Guys had more branded searches than Claristone among Auckland web design agencies in New Zealand. The Web Guys had about 470 branded searches, while Claristone had 10. The Web Guys made up 41.6% of all Auckland web design agency searches we track, and Claristone accounted for 0.88%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Auckland web design agencies, The Web Guys appeared in all three answers and Claristone in none.
Who do people search for more?
The Web Guys, about 47 searches for every 1 for Claristone
Who does AI mention more?
The Web Guys, mentioned in every answer we collected
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Top Auckland web design agencies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, The Web Guys appeared in all three answers. Claristone did not appear in any of the three answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
The Web Guys3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Kiwi Web Design1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
White Rabbit0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Claristone0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Ultimate Web Designs0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Auckland web design agencies
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which web design agency should I hire in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best web design agencies in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best web design agency in Auckland, New Zealand for a new website?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“web design auckland”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“website designers 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 Claristone or The Web Guys more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Claristone and The Web Guys by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five Auckland web design agencies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for The Web Guys, Claristone. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | White Rabbit | The Web Guys | Kiwi Web Design | Claristone | Ultimate Web Designs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 39.9% | 37.9% | 20.9% | 0.65% | 0.65% |
| Nov 2025 | 30.7% | 52.3% | 16.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.5% | 50% | 14.2% | 0.68% | 0.68% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.4% | 38.5% | 20.2% | 0.96% | 0.96% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.7% | 50% | 10.4% | 0.94% | 0.94% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.5% | 42.6% | 12.2% | 0.87% | 0.87% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.3% | 51.6% | 13.5% | 1.9% | 0.65% |
| May 2026 | 36% | 49.6% | 12.2% | 0.72% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.5% | 41.8% | 10% | 1.8% | 0.91% |
| Jul 2026 | 35.7% | 43.8% | 18.8% | 0.89% | 0.89% |
| Aug 2026 | 45.9% | 39.4% | 12.8% | 0.92% | 0.92% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.2% | 41.6% | 12.4% | 0.88% | 0.88% |
How has the Claristone and The Web Guys comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The Web Guys was ahead of Claristone in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Claristone’s share of searches among Auckland web design agencies in New Zealand moved from 0.65% to 0.88%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Web Guys’ share of searches among Auckland web design agencies in New Zealand moved from 37.9% to 41.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 580 to 470.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Auckland web design agencies in September 2026?
1 change

In September 2026, The Web Guys gained share of searches among Auckland web design agencies in New Zealand, from 39.4% to 41.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Claristone’s and The Web Guys’ 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.
Claristone
1 branded search term
- claristone
The Web Guys
2 branded search terms
- the web guys
- the web guys nz
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