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Minichamps vs Welly:Which is more popular?

In October 2026, Minichamps had more branded searches than Welly among diecast model brands worldwide. Minichamps had about 22,200 branded searches, while Welly had 3,600. Minichamps made up 2.1% of all diecast model brand searches we track, and Welly accounted for 0.34%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about diecast model brands, Minichamps appeared in one of the five answers and Welly in none.

Among diecast model brands worldwide in October 2026

Who do people search for more?

Minichamps, about 6 searches for every 1 for Welly

Minichamps 22.2K searchesWelly 3.6K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Minichamps, mentioned in 1 of 5 answers, Welly in 0

Minichamps in 1 of 5Welly in 0 of 5

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Top diecast model brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Minichamps was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Welly did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Hot Wheels1st
  2. Mini GT2nd
  3. Matchbox3rd
  4. Greenlight4th
  5. Maisto5th
  6. Tarmac Works6th
  7. Inno647th
  8. Kaido House8th
  9. +2 more
  10. Minichamps11th
  11. +2 more
  12. Welly–
  13. +1 more

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Hot Wheels5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Mini GT4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Matchbox4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • AUTOart4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Greenlight4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Kaido House3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Maisto3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Inno643 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Minichamps1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Welly0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+5 more

See every answer about diecast model brands

5 answers

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 27, 2026.

Is Minichamps or Welly more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Minichamps and Welly by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 16 diecast model brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Minichamps and Welly among diecast model brands worldwide, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthHot WheelsMini GTMatchboxTomicaKaido HouseBburagoMaistoMajoretteMinichampsAUTOartInno64Tarmac WorksGreenlightWellyCorgi
Nov 202533.4%18.9%8.2%10.2%4.8%6.7%6.7%1.8%2.5%2.5%1.3%1.3%1.1%0.27%0.27%
Dec 202536.2%16.8%8.9%11.1%4.2%6%6%1.9%2.7%2.2%1.2%1.2%0.97%0.24%0.24%
Jan 202633.7%19.1%6.8%10.8%4.9%5.5%6.8%2.2%3%2.5%1.7%1.4%1.1%0.27%0.27%
Feb 202631.4%21.8%7.7%11.8%5.5%4.2%5.2%3.1%2.3%2.3%1.5%1.5%1%0.24%0.24%
Mar 202630.5%21%9.2%11.4%5.3%5%5%3%2.7%2.2%1.5%1.5%1%0.24%0.24%
Apr 202631.2%21.5%9.4%11.7%4.4%4.2%5.1%3.1%2.3%2.3%1.5%1.5%1.3%0.24%0.24%
May 202630.9%21.3%9.3%11.6%4.4%4.2%5.1%3.7%2.3%2.3%1.5%1.5%1.2%0.24%0.24%
Jun 202630.4%20.9%9.1%11.4%5.2%5%5%3.5%2.2%2.2%1.5%1.5%1.2%0.23%0.2%
Jul 202634%19.2%8.3%12.7%5.9%3.7%4.6%3.3%2%2%1.4%1.4%0.91%0.21%0.18%
Aug 202633.4%18.9%10%10.7%5.8%4.5%4.5%3.2%2%2.5%1.6%1.3%0.9%0.21%0.21%
Sep 202637.4%17.3%11.2%9.8%5.3%4.1%4.1%2.9%1.8%1.8%1.5%1.2%0.82%0.19%0.24%
Oct 202634.5%16%15.5%9.5%4.9%4.6%4.6%2.7%2.1%1.7%1.4%1.1%0.76%0.34%0.18%

How has branded search for Minichamps and Welly changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Minichamps was ahead of Welly in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Minichamps’ share of searches among diecast model brands worldwide moved from 2.5% to 2.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 22.2K.
  • Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Welly’s share of searches among diecast model brands worldwide moved from 0.27% to 0.34%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 3.6K.

How did search popularity change for diecast model brands worldwide in October 2026?

2 changes

  1. In October 2026, Minichamps rose from 10th to 9th among diecast model brands worldwide.

  2. In October 2026, Welly rose from 15th to 14th among diecast model brands worldwide.

How are Minichamps’ and Welly’s branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Minichamps’ and Welly’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.

Minichamps

1 branded search term

  • minichamps

Welly

1 branded search term

  • welly diecast

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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