Everlast Welders vs Fronius:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Fronius had more branded searches than Everlast Welders among MIG welder brands in New Zealand. Fronius had about 50 branded searches, while Everlast Welders had 30. Fronius made up 5.3% of all MIG welder brand searches we track, and Everlast Welders accounted for 3.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about MIG welder brands, Fronius appeared in two of the four answers and Everlast Welders in none.
Who do people search for more?
Fronius, about 67% more searches than Everlast Welders
Who does AI mention more?
Fronius, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Everlast Welders in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Fronius, the only one of the two named
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Top MIG welder brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Fronius was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Everlast Welders did not appear in any of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Lincoln Electric1st
Kemppi2nd
Fronius3rd
Cigweld4th
Miller5th
Everlast Welders–
ESAB–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Kemppi4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Lincoln Electric3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Cigweld2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Fronius2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Miller2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Everlast Welders0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
ESAB0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about MIG welder brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which MIG welder brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best MIG welder brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best MIG welder brand in New Zealand for metal fabrication?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mig welder nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“welding machine nz”
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 21, 2026.
Is Everlast Welders or Fronius more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Everlast Welders and Fronius by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven MIG welder brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Fronius, Everlast Welders. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Cigweld | Lincoln Electric | Fronius | Everlast Welders | Kemppi | ESAB | Miller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60% | 26.3% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Nov 2025 | 58.9% | 28.8% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Dec 2025 | 68.3% | 17.5% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0% | 1.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 61.4% | 24.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 63.1% | 21.5% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 58.2% | 25.4% | 6% | 1.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 62.5% | 26.3% | 6.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 58.5% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 2.4% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 67.8% | 19.5% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 0% |
| Jul 2026 | 66% | 18.1% | 8.5% | 2.1% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.6% | 17.7% | 6.3% | 1% | 7.3% | 2.1% | 1% |
| Sep 2026 | 69.1% | 18.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 0% |
How has the Everlast Welders and Fronius comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Fronius was ahead of Everlast Welders in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Everlast Welders’ share of searches among MIG welder brands in New Zealand moved from 2.5% to 3.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20 to 30.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fronius’ share of searches among MIG welder brands in New Zealand moved from 6.3% to 5.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 50.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand MIG welder brands in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Everlast Welders overtook Kemppi and ESAB to rank 4th among MIG welder brands in New Zealand, with 3.2% of the searches.

In September 2026, Fronius lost share of searches among MIG welder brands in New Zealand, from 6.3% to 5.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Everlast Welders’ and Fronius’ 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.
Everlast Welders
1 branded search term
- everlast welder
Fronius
2 branded search terms
- fronius mig
- fronius welder
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