Nexstand vs Rain Design:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Nexstand had more branded searches than Rain Design among laptop stand brands in New Zealand. Nexstand had about 50 branded searches, while Rain Design had 20. Nexstand made up 29.4% of all laptop stand brand searches we track, and Rain Design accounted for 11.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about laptop stand brands, Nexstand appeared in four of the five answers and Rain Design in three. Nexstand and Rain Design were each mentioned first in two of the four answers.

Among laptop stand brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Nexstand, about 3 searches for every 1 for Rain Design

Nexstand 50 searchesRain Design 20 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Nexstand, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Rain Design in 3

Nexstand in 4 of 5Rain Design in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.

Nexstand first in 2Rain Design first in 2

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Top laptop stand brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Nexstand was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Rain Design was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Nexstand and Rain Design were each listed first in two of the four 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.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Google	Answers that named it
Twelve South	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 1 of 2 Google AI Overviews	4 of 5
Nexstand	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 2 of 2 Google AI Overviews	4 of 5
Rain Design	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5
Kensington	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	Named in 0 of 2 Google AI Overviews	3 of 5

Twelve South4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Nexstand4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Rain Design3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Kensington3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Asked ChatGPT
“Which laptop stand brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best laptop stand brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best laptop stand brand in New Zealand for better desk posture?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“laptop stand nz”
1. 1Nexstand
2. 2Twelve South
Searched Google, AI Overview
“portable laptop stand”
1. 1Nexstand

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is Nexstand or Rain Design more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Nexstand and Rain Design by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four laptop stand brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Nexstand and Rain Design among laptop stand brands in New Zealand, by month

Month	Twelve South	Nexstand	Rain Design	Kensington
Oct 2025	47.4%	26.3%	21.1%	5.3%
Nov 2025	50%	27.8%	11.1%	11.1%
Dec 2025	52.9%	23.5%	11.8%	11.8%
Jan 2026	34.6%	38.5%	23.1%	3.8%
Feb 2026	35.7%	42.9%	14.3%	7.1%
Mar 2026	35.7%	35.7%	21.4%	7.1%
Apr 2026	50%	27.8%	16.7%	5.6%
May 2026	50%	28.6%	14.3%	7.1%
Jun 2026	41.2%	17.6%	29.4%	11.8%
Jul 2026	57.9%	21.1%	15.8%	5.3%
Aug 2026	47.4%	21.1%	21.1%	10.5%
Sep 2026	52.9%	29.4%	11.8%	5.9%

How has the Nexstand and Rain Design comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Rain Design took it in June 2026, Nexstand took it in July 2026.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nexstand’s share of searches among laptop stand brands in New Zealand moved from 26.3% to 29.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 50.
Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rain Design’s share of searches among laptop stand brands in New Zealand moved from 21.1% to 11.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 20.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand laptop stand brands in September 2026?

2 changes

In September 2026, Nexstand gained share of searches among laptop stand brands in New Zealand, from 21.1% to 29.4%.
In September 2026, Rain Design lost share of searches among laptop stand brands in New Zealand, from 21.1% to 11.8%.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Nexstand’s and Rain Design’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.