Harper Digital vs Sprocket Digital:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Harper Digital had more branded searches than Sprocket Digital among Auckland digital marketing agencies in New Zealand. Harper Digital had about 330 branded searches, while Sprocket Digital had 260. Harper Digital made up 32.4% of all Auckland digital marketing agency searches we track, and Sprocket Digital accounted for 25.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Auckland digital marketing agencies, Harper Digital and Sprocket Digital each appeared in three of the four answers. Sprocket Digital was mentioned before Harper Digital in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Harper Digital, about 27% more searches than Sprocket Digital
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 4 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Sprocket Digital, named ahead of Harper Digital in 2 of 3 answers
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Top Auckland digital marketing agencies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Harper Digital and Sprocket Digital were each mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Sprocket Digital was listed before Harper Digital in two out of three 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.
Harper Digital3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Sprocket Digital3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Webzilla2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
SIXGUN2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Human Digital0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Adcelerate0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
First Page0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Adhesion0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Local Clicks0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about Auckland digital marketing agencies
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which digital marketing agency should I hire in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best digital marketing agencies in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best digital marketing agency in Auckland, New Zealand for more online leads?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“auckland digital marketing agency”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“digital marketing auckland”
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 Harper Digital or Sprocket Digital more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Harper Digital and Sprocket Digital by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine Auckland digital marketing agencies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Harper Digital, Sprocket Digital. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Harper Digital | Webzilla | Sprocket Digital | Human Digital | Adcelerate | First Page | SIXGUN | Adhesion | Local Clicks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 35.7% | 21.4% | 18.8% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 2.7% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.7% | 21.8% | 20.8% | 7.9% | 2% | 9.9% | 3% | 0.99% | 0.99% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.6% | 15.3% | 29.2% | 6.9% | 2.8% | 9.7% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.5% | 16.9% | 31.3% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 29.5% | 18.8% | 34.8% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 7.1% | 1.8% | 0.89% | 0.89% |
| Mar 2026 | 27.7% | 21% | 26.9% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 10.1% | 1.7% | 0.84% | 0.84% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.5% | 17% | 23.9% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 36.4% | 17.3% | 29.1% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 0.91% | 0% |
| Jun 2026 | 28% | 22% | 33.1% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 0.85% | 0.85% |
| Jul 2026 | 25.7% | 21.9% | 37.1% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 0.95% | 0.95% |
| Aug 2026 | 34% | 26.8% | 21.6% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 5.2% | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.4% | 27.5% | 25.5% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2% | 0.98% | 0% |
How has the Harper Digital and Sprocket Digital comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 4 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Sprocket Digital took it in February 2026, Harper Digital took it in March 2026, Sprocket Digital took it in June 2026, Harper Digital took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Harper Digital’s share of searches among Auckland digital marketing agencies in New Zealand moved from 35.7% to 32.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 400 to 330.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sprocket Digital’s share of searches among Auckland digital marketing agencies in New Zealand moved from 18.8% to 25.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 210 to 260.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Auckland digital marketing agencies in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Sprocket Digital gained share of searches among Auckland digital marketing agencies in New Zealand, from 21.6% to 25.5%.

In September 2026, Harper Digital lost share of searches among Auckland digital marketing agencies in New Zealand, from 34% to 32.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Harper Digital’s and Sprocket Digital’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.
Harper Digital
2 branded search terms
- harper digital
- harperdigital
Sprocket Digital
1 branded search term
- sprocket digital
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