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Birkenstock vs Crocs:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Birkenstock had more branded searches than Crocs among thong and sandal brands in Australia. Birkenstock had about 246,000 branded searches, while Crocs had 165,000. Birkenstock made up 46.2% of all thong and sandal brand searches we track, and Crocs accounted for 31%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about thong and sandal brands, Birkenstock appeared in three of the five answers and Crocs in one. Birkenstock was mentioned before Crocs in every answer that named either.

Among thong and sandal brands in Australia in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Birkenstock, about 49% more searches than Crocs

Birkenstock 246K searchesCrocs 165K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Birkenstock, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Crocs in 1

Birkenstock in 3 of 5Crocs in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Birkenstock, named ahead of Crocs in 2 of 2 answers

Birkenstock first in 2Crocs never first

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Top thong and sandal brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Birkenstock was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Crocs was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Birkenstock was listed before Crocs in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Teva1st
  2. Birkenstock2nd
  3. Archies3rd
  4. Reef4th
  5. Ecco4th
  6. Crocs6th
  7. Havaianas6th
  8. KEEN–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Birkenstock3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Teva2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Crocs1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Archies1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Havaianas1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Reef1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Ecco1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • KEEN0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the most comfortable thongs in Australia?”

    1. 1Archies
    2. 2Reef
    3. 3Havaianas

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which sandal brand has the best arch support?”

    1. 1Birkenstock

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which sandals are best for walking all day?”

    1. 1Teva
    2. 2Ecco
    3. 3Birkenstock

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “thongs”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “sandals”

      1. 1Birkenstock
      2. 2Teva
      3. 3Crocs

    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 Birkenstock or Crocs more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for Birkenstock and Crocs by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight thong and sandal brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.

    Birkenstock and Crocs among thong and sandal brands in Australia, by month

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

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthBirkenstockCrocsArchiesHavaianasTevaReefKEENEcco
    Oct 202545.3%37%7.5%6.1%2.2%0.99%0.53%0.44%
    Nov 202550.7%33.9%6.8%5.6%1.7%0.74%0.41%0.27%
    Dec 202549.1%32.8%8.1%6.6%1.6%1.1%0.39%0.32%
    Jan 202643.5%35.6%8.8%7.2%2.6%1.2%0.64%0.51%
    Feb 202644.8%36.7%7.4%6%2.7%1.2%0.65%0.52%
    Mar 202642.1%42.1%5.7%5.7%2.5%0.92%0.61%0.41%
    Apr 202647.1%38.6%5.2%5.2%2.3%0.83%0.46%0.37%
    May 202641.7%41.7%5.6%6.9%2.5%0.9%0.49%0.31%
    Jun 202641.7%41.7%5.6%6.9%2.5%0.74%0.59%0.31%
    Jul 202645.5%37.2%6.1%7.5%2.2%0.66%0.52%0.28%
    Aug 202640.5%40.5%6.7%8.1%2.4%0.88%0.59%0.32%
    Sep 202646.2%31%9.3%9.3%2.3%1%0.54%0.36%

    How has the Birkenstock and Crocs comparison changed over the last 12 months?

    3 findings

    How did search popularity change for Australia thong and sandal brands in September 2026?

    2 changes

    1. In September 2026, Birkenstock gained share of searches among thong and sandal brands in Australia, from 40.5% to 46.2%.

    2. In September 2026, Crocs lost share of searches among thong and sandal brands in Australia, from 40.5% to 31%.

    How are branded searches counted?

    2 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Birkenstock’s and Crocs’ 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.

    Birkenstock

    1 branded search term

    • birkenstock

    Crocs

    1 branded search term

    • crocs

    How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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