Hunter vs Xtratuf:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Hunter had more branded searches than Xtratuf among gumboot brands worldwide. Hunter had about 60,500 branded searches, while Xtratuf had 49,500. Hunter made up 18.1% of all gumboot brand searches we track, and Xtratuf accounted for 14.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about gumboot brands, Hunter appeared in three of the five answers and Xtratuf in two. Hunter was mentioned before Xtratuf in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Hunter, about 22% more searches than Xtratuf
Who does AI mention more?
Hunter, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Xtratuf in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Hunter, named ahead of Xtratuf in 3 of 3 answers
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Top gumboot brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hunter was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Xtratuf was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Hunter was listed before Xtratuf 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.
Muck Boot4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Bogs4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Hunter3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Dunlop3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Xtratuf2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Boonies0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which gumboot brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best gumboot brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best gumboot brand for wet muddy work?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best gumboots”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“rubber boots for mud”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Hunter or Xtratuf more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hunter and Xtratuf by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six gumboot brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Hunter, Xtratuf. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Muck Boot | Hunter | Xtratuf | Boonies | Bogs | Dunlop |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.3% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 12.7% | 9.9% | 4.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 51.8% | 8.5% | 18.9% | 7% | 9.7% | 4.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.2% | 7.9% | 21.6% | 7.9% | 10.3% | 4% |
| Jan 2026 | 46% | 13.9% | 13.9% | 11.3% | 10.4% | 4.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 40.7% | 18.2% | 14.9% | 12.2% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.8% | 23.4% | 15.6% | 12.8% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 30.6% | 25.1% | 16.8% | 16.8% | 6.8% | 4% |
| May 2026 | 31.3% | 20.9% | 20.9% | 17.1% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.8% | 24.4% | 16.3% | 20% | 5.8% | 3.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 26.3% | 26.3% | 17.6% | 21.5% | 5.3% | 3% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.9% | 22.7% | 12.4% | 18.5% | 8.4% | 4% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.4% | 18.1% | 14.8% | 12.1% | 10.5% | 4% |
How has the Hunter and Xtratuf comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Hunter took it in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hunter’s share of searches among gumboot brands worldwide moved from 15.5% to 18.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 60.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Xtratuf’s share of searches among gumboot brands worldwide moved from 15.5% to 14.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 60.5K to 49.5K.
How did search popularity change for gumboot brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Xtratuf overtook Boonies to rank 3rd among gumboot brands worldwide, with 14.8% of the searches.
In September 2026, Hunter lost share of searches among gumboot brands worldwide, from 22.7% to 18.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hunter’s and Xtratuf’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.
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