Hype DC vs Platypus:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Platypus had more branded searches than Hype DC among sneaker retailers in Australia. Platypus had about 135,000 branded searches, while Hype DC had 49,500. Platypus made up 12.9% of all sneaker retailer searches we track, and Hype DC accounted for 4.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sneaker retailers, Hype DC appeared in one of the four answers and Platypus in none.
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Top sneaker retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Hype DC was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Platypus did not appear in any of the four answers.
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.
Foot Locker3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Culture Kings2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
JD Sports1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Hype DC1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
The Athlete's Foot1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Platypus0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Where should I buy sneakers in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sneaker stores in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which store in Australia has the best range of running shoes?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sneakers”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“shoe stores”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 22, 2026.
Is Hype DC or Platypus more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hype DC and Platypus by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six sneaker retailers we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Platypus, Hype DC. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | JD Sports | Foot Locker | Culture Kings | Platypus | Hype DC | The Athlete's Foot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 35.5% | 29.1% | 15.9% | 13% | 3.9% | 2.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.3% | 32.3% | 17.7% | 11.8% | 4.3% | 1.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.5% | 28.2% | 18.9% | 12.6% | 3.8% | 2.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.3% | 29.7% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 4% | 3.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.9% | 31.9% | 17.5% | 11.6% | 4.3% | 2.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.7% | 30.8% | 13.8% | 11.3% | 4.1% | 2.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.9% | 28.1% | 12.6% | 10.3% | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| May 2026 | 36.6% | 29.9% | 13.4% | 13.4% | 4% | 2.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 39.9% | 26.7% | 14.6% | 12% | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 42.8% | 28.6% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 3.2% | 2.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.3% | 26.3% | 14.4% | 11.8% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 35.2% | 28.8% | 15.8% | 12.9% | 4.7% | 2.6% |
How has the Hype DC and Platypus comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Platypus was ahead of Hype DC in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hype DC’s share of searches among sneaker retailers in Australia moved from 3.9% to 4.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 49.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Platypus’ share of searches among sneaker retailers in Australia moved from 13% to 12.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 135K.
How did search popularity change for Australia sneaker retailers in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Platypus gained share of searches among sneaker retailers in Australia, from 11.8% to 12.9%.
In September 2026, Hype DC lost share of searches among sneaker retailers in Australia, from 5.3% to 4.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hype DC’s and Platypus’ 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.
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