Smart Staging vs Ultimate Home Staging:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Smart Staging had more branded searches than Ultimate Home Staging among Auckland home staging companies in New Zealand. Smart Staging had about 40 branded searches, while Ultimate Home Staging had 30. Smart Staging made up 8.9% of all Auckland home staging company searches we track, and Ultimate Home Staging accounted for 6.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Auckland home staging companies, Smart Staging appeared in all three answers and Ultimate Home Staging in two. Smart Staging was mentioned before Ultimate Home Staging in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Smart Staging, about 33% more searches than Ultimate Home Staging
Who does AI mention more?
Smart Staging, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Smart Staging, named ahead of Ultimate Home Staging in every answer
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Top Auckland home staging companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Smart Staging appeared in all three answers. Ultimate Home Staging was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Smart Staging was listed before Ultimate Home Staging in every answer.
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.
- Auckland Home Staging3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Smart Staging3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Ultimate Home Staging2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Amazing Interiors0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which home staging company should I hire in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best home staging companies in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best home staging company in Auckland, New Zealand for a house for sale?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“home staging auckland”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“property styling auckland”
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 20, 2026.
Is Smart Staging or Ultimate Home Staging more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Smart Staging and Ultimate Home Staging by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four Auckland home staging companies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Smart Staging, Ultimate Home Staging. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Auckland Home Staging | Amazing Interiors | Smart Staging | Ultimate Home Staging |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 69.2% | 22.1% | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 66.1% | 23.7% | 3.4% | 6.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 65.6% | 21.1% | 7.8% | 5.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.7% | 24.3% | 12.9% | 7.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.6% | 26.8% | 17.1% | 8.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 50% | 32.7% | 9.6% | 7.7% |
| May 2026 | 37.5% | 28.6% | 8.9% | 25% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.9% | 24.5% | 10.2% | 22.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.8% | 27.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.3% | 34.5% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.2% | 22% | 17.1% | 9.8% |
| Oct 2026 | 71.1% | 13.3% | 8.9% | 6.7% |
How has branded search for Smart Staging and Ultimate Home Staging changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending October 2026: Smart Staging took it in January 2026, Ultimate Home Staging took it in May 2026, Smart Staging took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Smart Staging’s share of searches among Auckland home staging companies in New Zealand moved from 3.8% to 8.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 40.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Ultimate Home Staging’s share of searches among Auckland home staging companies in New Zealand moved from 4.8% to 6.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 30.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Auckland home staging companies in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Smart Staging lost share of searches among Auckland home staging companies in New Zealand, from 17.1% to 8.9%.
In October 2026, Ultimate Home Staging lost share of searches among Auckland home staging companies in New Zealand, from 9.8% to 6.7%.
How are Smart Staging’s and Ultimate Home Staging’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Smart Staging’s and Ultimate Home Staging’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.
Smart Staging
1 branded search term
- smart staging
Ultimate Home Staging
1 branded search term
- ultimate home staging
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