Maze vs Reln:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Maze and Reln were level in searches among compost bin brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 40 branded searches each, at 12.5% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about compost bin brands, Maze appeared in all five answers and Reln in none.
Who do people search for more?
Maze and Reln are searched for about as often as each other.
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Top compost bin brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Maze appeared in all five answers. Reln 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.
Tumbleweed1st
Maze2nd
Earthmaker3rd
Zing Bokashi4th
Reln–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Maze5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Earthmaker3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tumbleweed3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Zing Bokashi1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Reln0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about compost bin brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which compost bin brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best compost bin brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best compost bin brand in New Zealand for a backyard garden?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“compost bin nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kitchen compost bin nz”
- 1
Maze
- 1
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 Maze or Reln more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Maze and Reln by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five compost bin brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Maze, Reln. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Earthmaker | Tumbleweed | Maze | Reln | Zing Bokashi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.5% | 30.8% | 15.4% | 11.5% | 3.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 36% | 32% | 16% | 12% | 4% |
| Dec 2025 | 40% | 20% | 20% | 15% | 5% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.7% | 33.3% | 13.3% | 10% | 6.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.6% | 19% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 4.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 40% | 20% | 20% | 10% | 10% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.5% | 38.5% | 7.7% | 11.5% | 3.8% |
| May 2026 | 26.3% | 31.6% | 21.1% | 15.8% | 5.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.6% | 31.6% | 15.8% | 15.8% | 5.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 30% | 30% | 15% | 20% | 5% |
| Aug 2026 | 38.5% | 23.1% | 23.1% | 11.5% | 3.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.5% | 31.3% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 6.3% |
How has the Maze and Reln comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 4 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Reln took it in April 2026, Maze took it in May 2026, Reln took it in July 2026, Maze took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Maze’s share of searches among compost bin brands in New Zealand moved from 15.4% to 12.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 40.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Reln’s share of searches among compost bin brands in New Zealand moved from 11.5% to 12.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 40.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand compost bin brands in September 2026?
3 changes

In September 2026, Tumbleweed overtook Maze to rank 2nd among compost bin brands in New Zealand, with 31.3% of the searches.

In September 2026, Reln gained share of searches among compost bin brands in New Zealand, from 11.5% to 12.5%.

In September 2026, Maze lost share of searches among compost bin brands in New Zealand, from 23.1% to 12.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Maze’s and Reln’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.
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