KONE vs TK Elevator:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, KONE had more branded searches than TK Elevator among lifts and elevators in New Zealand. KONE had about 70 branded searches, while TK Elevator had 40. KONE made up 8.9% of all lifts and elevator searches we track, and TK Elevator accounted for 5.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about lifts and elevators, KONE appeared in four of the five answers and TK Elevator in three. KONE was mentioned before TK Elevator in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
KONE, about 75% more searches than TK Elevator
Who does AI mention more?
KONE, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, TK Elevator in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
KONE, named ahead of TK Elevator in 4 of 4 answers
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Top lifts and elevators in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, KONE was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. TK Elevator was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. KONE was listed before TK Elevator in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Vestner1st
- KONE2nd
Schindler3rd
Otis4th
Cremer Lifts5th
Powerglide Elevators6th
TK Elevator7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Schindler5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Otis4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- KONE4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Cremer Lifts3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Vestner3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- TK Elevator3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Powerglide Elevators2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about lifts and elevators
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which lift and elevator company should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best lift and elevator companies in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best lift and elevator company in New Zealand for a new building?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best lift company”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lift and elevator companies nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is KONE or TK Elevator more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for KONE and TK Elevator by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven lifts and elevators we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for KONE, TK Elevator. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Powerglide Elevators | Cremer Lifts | Otis | KONE | Vestner | Schindler | TK Elevator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 36.4% | 18.2% | 14.3% | 9.1% | 11.7% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 40.7% | 17.3% | 17.3% | 8.6% | 11.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.1% | 25.5% | 20% | 5.5% | 12.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.7% | 26.6% | 13.9% | 6.3% | 11.4% | 3.8% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.9% | 27.7% | 14.9% | 7.4% | 11.7% | 4.3% | 2.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.1% | 23.9% | 12.5% | 8% | 10.2% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.8% | 23% | 12.2% | 9.5% | 12.2% | 5.4% | 4.1% |
| May 2026 | 35.3% | 24.7% | 10.6% | 8.2% | 10.6% | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.4% | 25.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 11% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 40.3% | 22.1% | 11.7% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 38% | 21.5% | 11.4% | 8.9% | 11.4% | 6.3% | 2.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.2% | 21.5% | 11.4% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 5.1% | 5.1% |
How has the KONE and TK Elevator comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- KONE was ahead of TK Elevator in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KONE’s share of searches among lifts and elevators in New Zealand moved from 9.1% to 8.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 70.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TK Elevator’s share of searches among lifts and elevators in New Zealand moved from 3.9% to 5.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 40.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand lifts and elevators in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, TK Elevator gained share of searches among lifts and elevators in New Zealand, from 2.5% to 5.1%.
In September 2026, KONE rose from 5th to 4th among lifts and elevators in New Zealand.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using KONE’s and TK Elevator’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.
KONE
1 branded search term
- kone nz
TK Elevator
1 branded search term
- tk elevator
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