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Allbirds vs On:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, On had more branded searches than Allbirds among sneaker brands in Australia. On had about 33,100 branded searches, while Allbirds had 3,600. On made up 8.5% of all sneaker brand searches we track, and Allbirds accounted for 0.93%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sneaker brands, On appeared in two of the five answers and Allbirds in none.

Among sneaker brands in Australia in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

On, about 9 searches for every 1 for Allbirds

On 33.1K searchesAllbirds 3.6K searches

Who does AI mention more?

On, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Allbirds in 0

On in 2 of 5Allbirds in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

On, the only one of the two named

On first in 2Allbirds never named

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Top sneaker brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, On was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Allbirds did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. New Balance1st
  2. Adidas2nd
  3. HOKA3rd
  4. ASICS4th
  5. Reebok5th
  6. Puma6th
  7. Skechers7th
  8. On8th
  9. Nike9th
  10. +4 more
  11. Allbirds–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • New Balance4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Adidas3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • ASICS3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • HOKA2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Nike2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Skechers2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • On2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Converse2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Puma2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Allbirds0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+4 more

See every answer about sneaker brands

5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.

Is Allbirds or On more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Allbirds and On by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 14 sneaker brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.

Allbirds and On among sneaker brands in Australia, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthHOKANikeAdidasNew BalanceSkechersASICSOnConversePumaReebokVansVolleyVEJAAllbirds
Oct 202515.6%19%10.4%10.4%10.4%7%7%3.8%4.6%3.1%3.1%2.5%1.4%1.7%
Nov 202515.8%19.3%10.5%10.5%10.5%8.6%7.1%3.2%3.9%3.2%2.6%1.7%1.4%1.7%
Dec 202516.8%16.8%11.2%11.2%11.2%7.5%7.5%3.4%5%3.4%2.2%1.5%1.2%1%
Jan 202616.5%16.5%9%11.1%13.5%9%7.4%3.3%4%3.3%2.2%1.8%0.98%1.2%
Feb 202616.7%16.7%9.1%11.1%13.6%9.1%6.1%2.7%4.1%3.3%2.2%2.7%0.98%1.5%
Mar 202614.7%18%9.9%12.1%12.1%8.1%5.4%3.6%4.4%2.9%2.4%2.9%1.1%2.4%
Apr 202616.2%16.2%10.8%8.8%10.8%7.2%5.9%3.2%4%2.6%2.2%2.2%0.96%8.8%
May 202616.4%16.4%13.4%11%11%7.3%6%3.3%4%3.3%2.2%2.7%1.2%1.8%
Jun 202616%16%13.1%10.7%10.7%8.8%7.2%3.2%3.9%3.2%2.1%2.1%1.2%1.7%
Jul 202615.3%18.7%12.5%10.3%12.5%8.4%5.6%3.1%3.7%3.1%2.5%2.1%1.1%1.1%
Aug 202614.7%18%12.1%9.9%12.1%8.1%6.6%3.6%4.4%3.6%2.4%2.4%1.1%1.1%
Sep 202615.6%15.6%10.4%10.4%10.4%8.5%8.5%7%3.8%3.1%2.5%2.1%1.1%0.93%

How has the Allbirds and On comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Allbirds took it in April 2026, On took it in May 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Allbirds’ share of searches among sneaker brands in Australia moved from 1.7% to 0.93%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 3.6K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, On’s share of searches among sneaker brands in Australia moved from 7% to 8.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 33.1K.

How did search popularity change for Australia sneaker brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, On gained share of searches among sneaker brands in Australia, from 6.6% to 8.5%.

  2. Allbirds’ share of searches among sneaker brands in Australia has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.7% to 0.93% in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Allbirds’ and On’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.

Allbirds

1 branded search term

  • allbirds

On

1 branded search term

  • on shoes

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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