Hotprint vs Pivotal Print:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Hotprint had more branded searches than Pivotal Print among Wellington printing companies in New Zealand. Hotprint had about 270 branded searches, while Pivotal Print had 70. Hotprint made up 25.7% of all Wellington printing company searches we track, and Pivotal Print accounted for 6.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Wellington printing companies, Hotprint appeared in two of the three answers and Pivotal Print in one. Hotprint was mentioned before Pivotal Print in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Hotprint, about 4 searches for every 1 for Pivotal Print
Who does AI mention more?
Hotprint, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, Pivotal Print in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Hotprint, named ahead of Pivotal Print in 2 of 2 answers
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Top Wellington printing companies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Hotprint was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Pivotal Print was mentioned in one out of three: in one of the three ChatGPT answers. Hotprint was listed before Pivotal Print in every answer that named either.
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.
Rieger's Print3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
About Print3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Hotprint2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
MBS Digital2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Wakefields Digital2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Pivotal Print1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
NZ Print0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
City Print0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which printing company should I use in Wellington, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best printing companies in Wellington, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best printing company in Wellington, New Zealand for business cards?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wellington printing company”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“business card printing wellington”
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 Hotprint or Pivotal Print more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hotprint and Pivotal Print by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight Wellington printing companies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Hotprint, Pivotal Print. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Rieger's Print | Hotprint | About Print | Pivotal Print | MBS Digital | NZ Print | Wakefields Digital | City Print |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 59.7% | 20.9% | 5.2% | 3.7% | 3% | 3% | 3% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.3% | 26.7% | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 1.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.3% | 21.5% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 3.7% | 4.7% | 3.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.6% | 22.1% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.5% | 22.3% | 4.1% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.3% | 24.8% | 5.5% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| May 2026 | 56.2% | 19% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.9% | 25.5% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.2% | 23.3% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.3% | 22% | 4.9% | 5.7% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% |
| Sep 2026 | 53.5% | 22.2% | 8.1% | 5.1% | 4% | 3% | 2% | 2% |
| Oct 2026 | 49.5% | 25.7% | 7.6% | 6.7% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.95% |
How has branded search for Hotprint and Pivotal Print changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Hotprint was ahead of Pivotal Print in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Hotprint’s share of searches among Wellington printing companies in New Zealand moved from 20.9% to 25.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 280 to 270.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Pivotal Print’s share of searches among Wellington printing companies in New Zealand moved from 3.7% to 6.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 70.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Wellington printing companies in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Hotprint gained share of searches among Wellington printing companies in New Zealand, from 22.2% to 25.7%.
In October 2026, Pivotal Print gained share of searches among Wellington printing companies in New Zealand, from 5.1% to 6.7%.
How are Hotprint’s and Pivotal Print’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hotprint’s and Pivotal Print’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.
Hotprint
2 branded search terms
- hotprint
- hotprint wellington
Pivotal Print
1 branded search term
- pivotal print
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