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How popular isAdidas?

In September 2026, people searched for Adidas by name about 79,100 times in New Zealand, a 13.1% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 29.4% of all New Zealand sports bra brand searches, placing Adidas third out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sports bra brands, Adidas appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the seven.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Adidas is the third most searched of 7 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.

  1. LululemonShare of searches 34.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. NikeShare of searches 31.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  3. AdidasShare of searches 29.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
  4. Under ArmourShare of searches 3.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  5. BerleiShare of searches 0.18%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st

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Top sports bra brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Adidas was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Adidas is the fifth most recommended of the seven.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Berlei1st
  2. Lululemon2nd
  3. Shock Absorber3rd
  4. Under Armour4th
  5. Adidas5th
  6. Nike6th
  7. Victoria's Secret–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Lululemon4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Berlei4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Shock Absorber3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Nike2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Adidas2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Under Armour2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Victoria's Secret0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

See every answer about sports bra brands

5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.

Which sports bra brands compete with Adidas?

Adidas against sports bra brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Lululemon, Nike, Adidas, Under Armour. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthLululemonNikeAdidasUnder ArmourBerleiVictoria's SecretShock Absorber
Oct 202540%30.8%25.1%3.7%0.22%0.1%0.07%
Nov 202542.4%30%24%3.3%0.21%0.05%0.04%
Dec 202542.9%31.9%21.6%3.4%0.13%0.05%0.03%
Jan 202639.6%33.9%22.4%3.7%0.24%0.07%0.06%
Feb 202648.1%27.5%21.2%2.9%0.2%0.06%0.05%
Mar 202639%31.2%26.6%2.9%0.21%0.06%0.04%
Apr 202639.9%30.2%26.1%3.5%0.2%0.09%0.05%
May 202637.9%30.1%28.4%3.3%0.18%0.07%0.06%
Jun 202638.1%30.5%27.8%3.3%0.17%0.05%0.05%
Jul 202633.3%32.4%29.9%4.2%0.16%0.06%0.04%
Aug 202637.5%31.6%27%3.7%0.18%0.09%0.04%
Sep 202634.7%31.9%29.4%3.7%0.18%0.12%0.04%

  1. 1.Lululemon

    34.7%

    Held 1st. 79.2K estimated branded searches, -17.3% vs prior month. Share -2.7 points.

  2. 2.Nike

    31.9%

    Held 2nd. 72.7K estimated branded searches, -9.9% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  3. 3.Adidas

    29.4%

    Held 3rd. 67K estimated branded searches, -2.8% vs prior month. Share +2.4 points.

  4. 4.Under Armour

    3.7%

    Held 4th. 8.4K estimated branded searches, -10.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  5. 5.Berlei

    0.18%

    Held 5th. 420 estimated branded searches, -10.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  6. 6.Victoria's Secret

    0.12%

    Held 6th. 280 estimated branded searches, +27.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  7. 7.Shock Absorber

    0.04%

    Held 7th. 90 estimated branded searches, -10% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

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How has branded search demand for Adidas changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Adidas in New Zealand rose from 69.9K to 79.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Adidas’ share of searches among sports bra brands in New Zealand increased from 25.1% to 29.4%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Adidas’ share of searches among sports bra brands in New Zealand peaked at 29.9% in July 2026 and was lowest at 21.2% in February 2026.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand sports bra brands in September 2026?

5 changes

  1. In September 2026, Adidas gained share of searches among sports bra brands in New Zealand, from 27% to 29.4%.

  2. In September 2026, Lululemon lost share of searches among sports bra brands in New Zealand, from 37.5% to 34.7%.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Victoria's Secret in New Zealand rose 21.7% over 12 measured months, from 230 to 280 in September 2026.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Shock Absorber in New Zealand fell 50% over 12 measured months, from 180 to 90 in September 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Berlei in New Zealand fell 19.2% over 12 measured months, from 520 to 420 in September 2026.

How are Adidas’ branded searches counted?

22 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Adidas’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

  • adidas
  • adidas adizero
  • adidas campus
  • adidas gazelle
  • adidas hockey
  • adidas jacket
  • adidas logos
  • adidas originals
  • adidas outlets
  • adidas padel
  • adidas predator
  • adidas rugby
  • adidas rugby boots
  • adidas running shoes
  • adidas samba
  • adidas samba og
  • adidas shoes
  • adidas slides
  • adidas sneakers
  • adidas spezial
  • adidas superstar
  • adidas trackpants

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Adidas compete?

Adidas is ranked in 17 competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Sneaker brands2nd of 1019.6%Show ranking
Casual shoes brands2nd of 721.9%Show ranking
Rugby cleats brands2nd of 626%Show ranking
Football boot brands2nd of 627.2%Show ranking
Basketball shoe brands2nd of 627.6%Show ranking
Skate shoes brands2nd of 728.3%Show ranking
Sports bra brands3rd of 729.4%Shown above
Baseball cleats brands2nd of 530.8%Show ranking
Turf shoes brands2nd of 530.8%Show ranking
Football cleats brands2nd of 431.3%Show ranking
Indoor soccer shoes brands2nd of 538.9%Show ranking
Soccer boots brands2nd of 438.9%Show ranking
Football brands2nd of 539.8%Show ranking
Golf shoe brands2nd of 539.8%Show ranking
Rugby gear brands3rd of 69.9%Show ranking
Padel racket brands6th of 70.22%Show ranking
Hockey gear brands5th of 84.3%Show ranking
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