Performance Pilates vs Soul Pilates:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Soul Pilates had more branded searches than Performance Pilates among Wellington Pilates studios in New Zealand. Soul Pilates had about 480 branded searches, while Performance Pilates had 40. Soul Pilates made up 28.9% of all Wellington Pilates studio searches we track, and Performance Pilates accounted for 2.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Wellington Pilates studios, Performance Pilates appeared in all three answers and Soul Pilates in two. Soul Pilates was mentioned before Performance Pilates in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Soul Pilates, about 12 searches for every 1 for Performance Pilates
Who does AI mention more?
Performance Pilates, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Soul Pilates, named ahead of Performance Pilates in 2 of 3 answers
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Top Wellington Pilates studios in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Performance Pilates appeared in all three answers. Soul Pilates was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Soul Pilates was listed before Performance Pilates 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.
Reform Fitness3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Thrive Pilates3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Performance Pilates3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Soul Pilates2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Tiaki Physio + Pilates2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
ARC Wellness0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Wellington Pilates studios
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which Pilates studio should I join in Wellington, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best Pilates studios in Wellington, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best Pilates studio in Wellington, New Zealand for core strength?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“pilates studios wellington”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wellington pilates nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
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 Performance Pilates or Soul Pilates more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Performance Pilates and Soul Pilates by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six Wellington Pilates studios we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Soul Pilates, Performance Pilates. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Reform Fitness | Soul Pilates | Tiaki Physio + Pilates | Thrive Pilates | ARC Wellness | Performance Pilates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 59.6% | 1.9% | 13.5% | 14.1% | 5.8% | 5.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 63.9% | 4.8% | 14.3% | 10.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 64% | 4% | 13.6% | 11.2% | 4% | 3.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 65.1% | 4.6% | 11.2% | 9.9% | 5.9% | 3.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 62.1% | 4% | 16.9% | 8.9% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 60.6% | 5.5% | 15.8% | 10.3% | 5.5% | 2.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.4% | 21.9% | 9.6% | 7.9% | 5.1% | 2.2% |
| May 2026 | 43.8% | 30.4% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 5.7% | 2.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 45% | 30.9% | 11% | 7.3% | 3.7% | 2.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 45% | 26.7% | 14.4% | 7.8% | 3.9% | 2.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.9% | 24.4% | 13.1% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.6% | 28.9% | 10.2% | 6.6% | 4.2% | 2.4% |
How has the Performance Pilates and Soul Pilates comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Soul Pilates took it in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Performance Pilates’ share of searches among Wellington Pilates studios in New Zealand moved from 5.1% to 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 80 to 40.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Soul Pilates’ share of searches among Wellington Pilates studios in New Zealand moved from 1.9% to 28.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 480.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Wellington Pilates studios in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Soul Pilates gained share of searches among Wellington Pilates studios in New Zealand, from 24.4% to 28.9%.
In September 2026, Performance Pilates lost share of searches among Wellington Pilates studios in New Zealand, from 3.1% to 2.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Performance Pilates’ and Soul Pilates’ 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.
Performance Pilates
2 branded search terms
- performance pilates
- performance pilates wellington
Soul Pilates
2 branded search terms
- soul pilates
- soulpilates
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