IKEA vs Kmart NZ:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, IKEA had more branded searches than Kmart NZ among homeware brands worldwide. IKEA was estimated to have 55.6M branded searches compared to Kmart NZ’s 5.2M, and held an 87.8% Share of Search versus Kmart NZ’s 8.3%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, IKEA or Kmart NZ?
Compare the homeware brands people buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for IKEA, Kmart NZ. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | IKEA | Kmart NZ | The Warehouse | Farmers | Habitat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 84.3% | 11.6% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.02% |
| Nov 2025 | 84.2% | 11.6% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 81.8% | 13.7% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 84.1% | 11.6% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 83.8% | 11.5% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 83.8% | 11.6% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 83.3% | 11.5% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 83.8% | 11.6% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 85.4% | 9.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 83.7% | 11.6% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 85.9% | 9.8% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 87.8% | 8.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.02% |
How has the IKEA and Kmart NZ comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- IKEA was ahead of Kmart NZ in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, IKEA’s estimated Share of Search among homeware brands worldwide moved from 84.3% to 87.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 55.6M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kmart NZ’s estimated Share of Search among homeware brands worldwide moved from 11.6% to 8.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 7.6M to 5.2M.
How did search popularity change for homeware brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, IKEA gained estimated Share of Search among homeware brands worldwide, from 85.9% to 87.8%.
In September 2026, Kmart NZ lost estimated Share of Search among homeware brands worldwide, from 9.8% to 8.3%.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using IKEA’s and Kmart NZ’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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