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PTP vs Theraband:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, PTP had more branded searches than Theraband among resistance band brands in New Zealand. PTP had about 480 branded searches, while Theraband had 440. PTP made up 17.8% of all resistance band brand searches we track, and Theraband accounted for 16.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about resistance band brands, PTP appeared in three of the five answers and Theraband in two. PTP was mentioned before Theraband in every answer.

Among resistance band brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

PTP, about 9% more searches than Theraband

PTP 480 searchesTheraband 440 searches

Who does AI mention more?

PTP, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Theraband in 2

PTP in 3 of 5Theraband in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

PTP, named ahead of Theraband in every answer

PTP first in 2Theraband never first

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Top resistance band brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, PTP was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Theraband was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. PTP was listed before Theraband in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. PTP1st
  2. Theraband2nd
  3. Anko3rd
  4. Rogue Fitness4th
  5. Bodylastics–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Anko4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • PTP3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Theraband2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Rogue Fitness1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Bodylastics0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about resistance band brands

5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which resistance band brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1PTP
    2. 2Theraband
    3. 3Rogue Fitness
    4. 4Anko
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best resistance band brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1PTP
    2. 2Theraband
    3. 3Anko
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best resistance band brand in New Zealand for home workouts?”

    1. 1PTP
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “resistance bands nz”

    1. 1Anko
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “exercise bands nz”

    1. 1Anko

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 PTP or Theraband more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for PTP and Theraband by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five resistance band brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

PTP and Theraband among resistance band brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for PTP, Theraband. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthAnkoPTPTherabandRogue FitnessBodylastics
Oct 202564.3%15.7%13.3%6.4%0.4%
Nov 202568.8%14.1%12%4.7%0.36%
Dec 202571.4%12%12.4%3.8%0.38%
Jan 202670.6%11.9%12.3%4.8%0.37%
Feb 202660.5%14.9%16.3%7.9%0.47%
Mar 202655%13.4%22.3%8.9%0.34%
Apr 202662.3%15.2%11.7%10.5%0.39%
May 202657.2%11.7%18.1%12.7%0.3%
Jun 202653.5%13%11.7%21.4%0.33%
Jul 202656.3%11.3%13%19%0.35%
Aug 202660.8%14.8%16.7%7.2%0.38%
Sep 202659.5%17.8%16.4%5.9%0.37%

How has the PTP and Theraband comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 6 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Theraband took it in December 2025, PTP took it in April 2026, Theraband took it in May 2026, PTP took it in June 2026, Theraband took it in July 2026, PTP took it in September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PTP’s share of searches among resistance band brands in New Zealand moved from 15.7% to 17.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 390 to 480.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Theraband’s share of searches among resistance band brands in New Zealand moved from 13.3% to 16.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 330 to 440.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand resistance band brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, PTP overtook Theraband to rank 2nd among resistance band brands in New Zealand, with 17.8% of the searches.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Theraband in New Zealand rose 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 330 to 440 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PTP’s and Theraband’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.

PTP

1 branded search term

  • ptp

Theraband

2 branded search terms

  • theraband
  • theraband resistance bands

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