Dunlop vs Hunter:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Hunter had more branded searches than Dunlop among gumboot brands worldwide. Hunter had about 60,500 branded searches, while Dunlop had 13,200. Hunter made up 18.1% of all gumboot brand searches we track, and Dunlop accounted for 4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about gumboot brands, Dunlop and Hunter each appeared in three of the five answers. Hunter was mentioned before Dunlop in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Hunter, about 5 searches for every 1 for Dunlop
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Hunter, named ahead of Dunlop in 3 of 4 answers
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Top gumboot brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Dunlop was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the 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. Hunter was listed before Dunlop in three out of 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.
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 Dunlop or Hunter more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Dunlop and Hunter 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, Dunlop. 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 Dunlop and Hunter comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Hunter was ahead of Dunlop in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dunlop’s share of searches among gumboot brands worldwide moved from 4.2% to 4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 16.2K to 13.2K.
- 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.
How did search popularity change for gumboot brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Hunter lost share of searches among gumboot brands worldwide, from 22.7% to 18.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Dunlop worldwide fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 16.2K to 13.2K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dunlop’s and Hunter’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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