NIIMBOT vs Zebra:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, NIIMBOT had more branded searches than Zebra among label maker brands in New Zealand. NIIMBOT had about 210 branded searches, while Zebra had 140. NIIMBOT made up 5.1% of all label maker brand searches we track, and Zebra accounted for 3.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about label maker brands, NIIMBOT appeared in three of the five answers and Zebra in one. NIIMBOT was mentioned before Zebra in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
NIIMBOT, about 50% more searches than Zebra
Who does AI mention more?
NIIMBOT, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Zebra in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
NIIMBOT, named ahead of Zebra in 2 of 3 answers
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Top label maker brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, NIIMBOT was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Zebra was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. NIIMBOT was listed before Zebra 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.
Brother P-touch5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
DYMO4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- NIIMBOT3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Zebra1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Avery0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Rollo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which label maker brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best label maker brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best label maker brand in New Zealand for home organisation?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best label maker”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“label maker for home”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is NIIMBOT or Zebra more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for NIIMBOT and Zebra by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six label maker brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for NIIMBOT, Zebra. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Brother P-touch | Avery | DYMO | NIIMBOT | Zebra | Rollo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 55.1% | 17.9% | 18.4% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.25% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.7% | 23.5% | 18.3% | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.26% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.8% | 20.2% | 18.5% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.28% |
| Jan 2026 | 62.1% | 12.5% | 19.3% | 3% | 3% | 0.21% |
| Feb 2026 | 58.8% | 16.5% | 18.1% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.23% |
| Mar 2026 | 57.6% | 19.1% | 17.8% | 2.4% | 3% | 0.21% |
| Apr 2026 | 60.7% | 14.2% | 16.6% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.24% |
| May 2026 | 59.3% | 16.8% | 16.6% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 0.23% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.6% | 16.7% | 18.6% | 4.9% | 4% | 0.23% |
| Jul 2026 | 59.1% | 14.4% | 16.8% | 5% | 4.1% | 0.48% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.9% | 17.4% | 17.1% | 5% | 3.3% | 0.24% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.5% | 17.8% | 16.9% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 0.24% |
How has the NIIMBOT and Zebra comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: NIIMBOT took it in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NIIMBOT’s share of searches among label maker brands in New Zealand moved from 4.2% to 5.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 210.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zebra’s share of searches among label maker brands in New Zealand moved from 4.2% to 3.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 140.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand label maker brands in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using NIIMBOT’s and Zebra’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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