Emergency Consult vs Practice Plus:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Practice Plus had more branded searches than Emergency Consult among telehealth providers in New Zealand. Practice Plus had about 2,900 branded searches, while Emergency Consult had 720. Practice Plus made up 36.1% of all telehealth provider searches we track, and Emergency Consult accounted for 9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about telehealth providers, Practice Plus appeared in four of the five answers and Emergency Consult in two. Practice Plus was mentioned before Emergency Consult in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Practice Plus, about 4 searches for every 1 for Emergency Consult
Who does AI mention more?
Practice Plus, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Emergency Consult in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Practice Plus, named ahead of Emergency Consult in 4 of 5 answers
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Top telehealth providers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Practice Plus was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Emergency Consult was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Practice Plus was listed before Emergency Consult in four out of five answers.
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 Emergency Consult or Practice Plus more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Emergency Consult and Practice Plus 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 Practice Plus, Emergency Consult. 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 Emergency Consult and Practice Plus changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Practice Plus was ahead of Emergency Consult in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Emergency Consult’s share of searches among telehealth providers in New Zealand moved from 9.2% to 9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 590 to 720.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Practice Plus’ share of searches among telehealth providers in New Zealand moved from 45.3% to 36.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.9K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand telehealth providers in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Practice Plus lost share of searches among telehealth providers in New Zealand, from 40.7% to 36.1%.
In October 2026, Emergency Consult lost share of searches among telehealth providers in New Zealand, from 10% to 9%.
How are Emergency Consult’s and Practice Plus’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Emergency Consult’s and Practice Plus’ 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.
Emergency Consult
1 branded search term
- emergency consult
Practice Plus
1 branded search term
- practice plus
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