PDL vs Schneider Electric:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Schneider Electric had more branded searches than PDL among electrical accessory brands in New Zealand. Schneider Electric had about 880 branded searches, while PDL had 480. Schneider Electric made up 17.8% of all electrical accessory brand searches we track, and PDL accounted for 9.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about electrical accessory brands, PDL appeared in all five answers and Schneider Electric in three. PDL was mentioned before Schneider Electric in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Schneider Electric, about 83% more searches than PDL
Who does AI mention more?
PDL, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
PDL, named ahead of Schneider Electric in 4 of 5 answers
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Top electrical accessory brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, PDL appeared in all five answers. Schneider Electric was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. PDL was listed before Schneider Electric in four out of 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.
Legrand5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- PDL5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
HPM4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Clipsal4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Schneider Electric3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hager1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
ABB0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
NHP0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about electrical accessory brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which electrical accessory brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best electrical accessory brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best electrical accessory brand in New Zealand for home wiring?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“light switch brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“electrical fittings nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is PDL or Schneider Electric more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for PDL and Schneider Electric by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight electrical accessory brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Schneider Electric, PDL. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | ABB | Schneider Electric | Legrand | NHP | PDL | HPM | Clipsal | Hager |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 21.1% | 18.6% | 17.1% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 5.9% | 8.2% | 4.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 19.4% | 19.4% | 15.9% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 9.4% | 10.2% | 4.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 22.1% | 19.5% | 16.2% | 8.6% | 10.6% | 8.6% | 10.6% | 3.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 21.5% | 21.5% | 13.5% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 8% | 8.6% | 6.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 23.5% | 18.1% | 14.8% | 13% | 10.6% | 7% | 8.3% | 4.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 20.7% | 20.7% | 15.1% | 12.2% | 9.9% | 8.5% | 9.7% | 3.3% |
| May 2026 | 18.9% | 24.6% | 17% | 11.2% | 9.1% | 7.4% | 8.1% | 3.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 19.7% | 19.7% | 15.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 9.1% | 7.9% | 4.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 25% | 19.2% | 14.2% | 11.3% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 3.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 24.9% | 19.1% | 14.3% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 7.5% | 8.2% | 3.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 18.2% | 16% | 16.8% | 13.1% | 10.7% | 7.1% | 8.4% | 9.7% |
| Oct 2026 | 20.2% | 17.8% | 16.8% | 14.6% | 9.7% | 8.7% | 7.9% | 4.3% |
How has branded search for PDL and Schneider Electric changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Schneider Electric was ahead of PDL in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, PDL’s share of searches among electrical accessory brands in New Zealand moved from 12.4% to 9.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 590 to 480.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Schneider Electric’s share of searches among electrical accessory brands in New Zealand moved from 18.6% to 17.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 880.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand electrical accessory brands in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Schneider Electric overtook Legrand to rank 2nd among electrical accessory brands in New Zealand, with 17.8% of the searches.
In October 2026, PDL lost share of searches among electrical accessory brands in New Zealand, from 10.7% to 9.7%.
How are PDL’s and Schneider Electric’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PDL’s and Schneider Electric’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.
PDL
1 branded search term
- pdl
Schneider Electric
1 branded search term
- schneider-electric
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