Google Chromecast vs Sky Pod:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, Google Chromecast had more branded searches than Sky Pod among streaming device brands in New Zealand. Google Chromecast was estimated to have 31.3K branded searches compared to Sky Pod’s 20, and held a 60.2% Share of Search versus Sky Pod’s 0.04%.
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Which is more popular in search, Google Chromecast or Sky Pod?
Compare the TV streaming sticks and boxes New Zealanders plug in. 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 Google Chromecast, Sky Pod. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Google Chromecast | Amazon Fire TV Stick | Apple TV 4K | Roku | Sky Pod |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 65.6% | 18.1% | 8.9% | 7.2% | 0.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 66.5% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 67.4% | 20.1% | 6.3% | 6.2% | 0.07% |
| Jan 2026 | 67.1% | 19.9% | 5.8% | 7.2% | 0.05% |
| Feb 2026 | 63.6% | 19% | 11% | 6.3% | 0.08% |
| Mar 2026 | 62% | 16.3% | 15.3% | 6.3% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.1% | 17.1% | 15.7% | 7.9% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 53.8% | 14.9% | 24.7% | 6.5% | 0.05% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.7% | 15.2% | 28.6% | 5.5% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.4% | 16.2% | 23.5% | 5.9% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 60.2% | 17.8% | 15.9% | 6.1% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Google Chromecast and Sky Pod comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Google Chromecast was ahead of Sky Pod in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Google Chromecast’s estimated Share of Search among streaming device brands in New Zealand moved from 65.6% to 60.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 26K to 31.3K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Sky Pod’s estimated Share of Search among streaming device brands in New Zealand moved from 0.1% to 0.04%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 20.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand streaming device brands in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Google Chromecast gained estimated Share of Search among streaming device brands in New Zealand, from 54.4% to 60.2%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Sky Pod in New Zealand fell 50% over 11 measured months, from 40 to 20 in August 2026.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Google Chromecast’s and Sky Pod’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.
Google Chromecast
21 branded search terms
- chromecast
- chromecast device
- chromecast phone to tv
- chromecast tv
- chromecast ultra
- chromecast what is
- chromecast with google tv
- chromecast with google tv 4k
- google chromecast
- google chromecast browser
- google chromecast near me
- google chromecast nz
- google chromecast online
- google chromecast streaming stick
- google chromecast tv box
- google chromecast with google tv
- google tv chromecast
- google tv streamer
- googlechromecast
- resetting a chromecast
- skygo chromecast
Sky Pod
1 branded search term
- sky pod cost
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