Plumbing Plus vs Plumbline:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Plumbline had more branded searches than Plumbing Plus among plumbing and bathroom merchants in New Zealand. Plumbline had about 2,900 branded searches, while Plumbing Plus had 1,910. Plumbline made up 5.6% of all plumbing and bathroom merchant searches we track, and Plumbing Plus accounted for 3.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about plumbing and bathroom merchants, Plumbline appeared in three of the five answers and Plumbing Plus in one.
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Top plumbing and bathroom merchants in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Plumbline was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Plumbing Plus was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews.
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.
Mico5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Robertson Bathware4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Plumbline3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Reece3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Plumbing World2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Chesters Plumbing & Bathroom Centre2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Plumbing Plus1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Englefield1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Methven1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which plumbing or bathroom merchant should I shop at in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best plumbing and bathroom merchants in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best plumbing or bathroom merchant in New Zealand for a bathroom renovation?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bathroom supplies nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bathroom fittings nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Plumbing Plus or Plumbline more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Plumbing Plus and Plumbline by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine plumbing and bathroom merchant brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Plumbline, Plumbing Plus. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Plumbing World | Chesters Plumbing & Bathroom Centre | Mico | Plumbline | Plumbing Plus | Reece | Robertson Bathware | Englefield | Methven |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 42.4% | 18.6% | 15.3% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 5.4% | 3% | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 42.1% | 18.6% | 18.2% | 4.4% | 4.2% | 4.4% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.7% | 16% | 16% | 4.7% | 4% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 3.6% | 3% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.4% | 19% | 15.5% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 3.6% | 2.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.1% | 16.9% | 14% | 5% | 4% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.3% | 19% | 15.9% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| May 2026 | 43% | 18.8% | 15.6% | 5.5% | 3.4% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.8% | 18.7% | 15.6% | 5.5% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 42.3% | 18.5% | 15.4% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 3% | 3.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.3% | 18.5% | 15.4% | 5.4% | 3.8% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.5% | 18.6% | 15.5% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 3.5% | 2.7% |
| Oct 2026 | 43.8% | 19.2% | 15.4% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 3% | 2.5% |
How has branded search for Plumbing Plus and Plumbline changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Plumbline was ahead of Plumbing Plus in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Plumbing Plus’ share of searches among plumbing and bathroom merchants in New Zealand moved from 3.8% to 3.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2K to 1.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Plumbline’s share of searches among plumbing and bathroom merchants in New Zealand moved from 5.4% to 5.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.9K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand plumbing and bathroom merchants in October 2026?
1 change
In October 2026, Plumbing Plus rose from 6th to 5th among plumbing and bathroom merchants in New Zealand.
How are Plumbing Plus’ and Plumbline’s branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Plumbing Plus’ and Plumbline’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.
Plumbing Plus
6 branded search terms
- holders plumbing plus
- oakleys plumbing plus
- plumbing plus
- plumbing plus vanity
- universal plumbing plus
- zips plumbing plus
Plumbline
1 branded search term
- plumbline
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