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KStrong vs SpanSet:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, KStrong had more branded searches than SpanSet among safety harness brands in New Zealand. KStrong had about 100 branded searches, while SpanSet had 10. KStrong made up 8.7% of all safety harness brand searches we track, and SpanSet accounted for 0.87%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about safety harness brands, SpanSet appeared in two of the five answers and KStrong in none.

Among safety harness brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

KStrong, about 10 searches for every 1 for SpanSet

KStrong 100 searchesSpanSet 10 searches

Who does AI mention more?

SpanSet, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, KStrong in 0

SpanSet in 2 of 5KStrong in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

SpanSet, the only one of the two named

SpanSet first in 2KStrong never named

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Top safety harness brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, SpanSet was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. KStrong did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Aspiring Safety1st
  2. Petzl2nd
  3. SpanSet3rd
  4. KStrong–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Petzl4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Aspiring Safety2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • SpanSet2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • KStrong0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which safety harness brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Aspiring Safety
    2. 2SpanSet
    3. 3Petzl
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best safety harness brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Aspiring Safety
    2. 2Petzl
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best safety harness brand in New Zealand for work at height?”

    1. 1Petzl
    2. 2SpanSet
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “best safety harness”

    1. 1Petzl
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “fall arrest harness”

    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 KStrong or SpanSet more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for KStrong and SpanSet by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four safety harness brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

    KStrong and SpanSet among safety harness brands in New Zealand, by month

    Share of searches by month for KStrong, SpanSet. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthAspiring SafetyPetzlKStrongSpanSet
    Oct 202567.9%30.2%0.94%0.94%
    Nov 202568.2%30.2%0.78%0.78%
    Dec 202572%26%1%1%
    Jan 202669.8%25.4%4%0.79%
    Feb 202666.1%23.9%9.2%0.92%
    Mar 202663.8%18.8%15.9%1.4%
    Apr 202666.1%23.9%9.2%0.92%
    May 202662.1%27.6%9.5%0.86%
    Jun 202662.6%27.8%8.7%0.87%
    Jul 202663.7%28.3%7.1%0.88%
    Aug 202663.7%28.3%6.2%1.8%
    Sep 202662.6%27.8%8.7%0.87%

    How has the KStrong and SpanSet comparison changed over the last 12 months?

    3 findings
    • KStrong was ahead of SpanSet in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KStrong’s share of searches among safety harness brands in New Zealand moved from 0.94% to 8.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10 to 100.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, SpanSet’s share of searches among safety harness brands in New Zealand moved from 0.94% to 0.87%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.

    How did search popularity change for New Zealand safety harness brands in September 2026?

    2 changes
    1. In September 2026, KStrong gained share of searches among safety harness brands in New Zealand, from 6.2% to 8.7%.

    2. In September 2026, SpanSet lost share of searches among safety harness brands in New Zealand, from 1.8% to 0.87%.

    How are branded searches counted?

    3 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using KStrong’s and SpanSet’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.

    KStrong

    2 branded search terms

    • kstrong
    • kstrong harness

    SpanSet

    1 branded search term

    • spanset

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