Parker vs Staedtler:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Staedtler had more branded searches than Parker among pen and stationery brands in New Zealand. Staedtler had about 1,130 branded searches, while Parker had 1,000. Staedtler made up 12.8% of all pen and stationery brand searches we track, and Parker accounted for 11.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pen and stationery brands, Parker appeared in two of the five answers and Staedtler in none.
Who do people search for more?
Staedtler, about 13% more searches than Parker
Who does AI mention more?
Parker, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Staedtler in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Parker, the only one of the two named
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Top pen and stationery brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Parker was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Staedtler 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
uni-ball5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Pilot5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Lamy4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- IRO3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Parker2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Zebra2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sharpie0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
BIC0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Staedtler0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Moleskine0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about pen and stationery brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pen or stationery brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pen and stationery brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pen or stationery brand in New Zealand for everyday writing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best pen brand”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“stationery brands nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Parker or Staedtler more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Parker and Staedtler by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten pen and stationery brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Staedtler, Parker. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Sharpie | BIC | Staedtler | Parker | uni-ball | Pilot | Moleskine | IRO | Lamy | Zebra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 23.6% | 18.8% | 11.8% | 11.2% | 7.2% | 7.5% | 10% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 20.9% | 17.2% | 11.7% | 11.9% | 7.2% | 6.6% | 12.1% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 19.9% | 15.8% | 11.7% | 13.7% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 16.1% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 21.3% | 17.1% | 19.2% | 7.9% | 8.2% | 6.5% | 11.2% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 23.5% | 16% | 13.4% | 9.8% | 13.2% | 7.7% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 23.9% | 18.9% | 10.7% | 10% | 10.4% | 9% | 7% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 21.5% | 24.5% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 9.7% | 7.4% | 7.3% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 21.1% | 20.5% | 12.6% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 10.4% | 6% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 22.2% | 18.8% | 13.9% | 11% | 9.1% | 8.3% | 6.9% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 2.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 20.3% | 19.5% | 12.3% | 10.7% | 11.1% | 7.8% | 8.5% | 4.8% | 3.2% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 19.5% | 19.2% | 12.6% | 10.7% | 13.3% | 8.2% | 8.1% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 21.8% | 18.9% | 12.8% | 11.3% | 11% | 8% | 7.5% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2% |
How has the Parker and Staedtler comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Parker took it in November 2025, Staedtler took it in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Parker’s share of searches among pen and stationery brands in New Zealand moved from 11.2% to 11.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Staedtler’s share of searches among pen and stationery brands in New Zealand moved from 11.8% to 12.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 930 to 1.1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand pen and stationery brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Parker overtook uni-ball to rank 4th among pen and stationery brands in New Zealand, with 11.3% of the searches.
In September 2026, Staedtler rose from 4th to 3rd among pen and stationery brands in New Zealand.
How are branded searches counted?
12 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Parker’s and Staedtler’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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