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How popular isAnimal Kingdoms?

In September 2026, people searched for Animal Kingdoms by name about 4,410 times in New Zealand, a 51.5% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.28% of all New Zealand toy retailer searches, placing Animal Kingdoms sixth out of eight retailers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about toy retailers, Animal Kingdoms did not appear in any of the answers.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Animal Kingdoms is the sixth most searched of 8 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.

  1. Kmart NZShare of searches 69.3%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  2. The WarehouseShare of searches 19.4%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  3. Mighty ApeShare of searches 7.2%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
  4. ToyworldShare of searches 2.5%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  5. Animal KingdomsShare of searches 0.28%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –

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Top toy retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, Animal Kingdoms did not appear in any of the three answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Toyworld1st
  2. The Warehouse2nd
  3. Kmart NZ3rd
  4. Farmers4th
  5. Kidzstuffonline5th
  6. Mighty Ape6th
  7. Pop Mart–
  8. Animal Kingdoms–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • The Warehouse3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Toyworld3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Farmers3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Kmart NZ2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Kidzstuffonline2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Mighty Ape1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Pop Mart0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Animal Kingdoms0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers

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3 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 toy retailers compete with Animal Kingdoms?

Animal Kingdoms against toy retailers in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Kmart NZ, The Warehouse, Mighty Ape, Toyworld, Animal Kingdoms. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthKmart NZThe WarehouseMighty ApeToyworldPop MartAnimal KingdomsFarmersKidzstuffonline
Oct 202564.4%20%7.4%2%5.9%0.16%0.1%0.03%
Nov 202564%20.5%9.2%2.5%3.5%0.11%0.16%0.02%
Dec 202560.4%22.4%10.1%3.4%3.4%0.12%0.18%0.03%
Jan 202664.3%24%7.3%1.7%2.4%0.19%0.07%0.02%
Feb 202663.3%23.3%7.1%2%2.2%2.1%0.06%0.03%
Mar 202667.1%21.5%6.5%1.8%1.8%1%0.08%0.03%
Apr 202668.8%20.4%6.2%2.1%1.5%0.81%0.07%0.04%
May 202664.7%22.8%6.9%2.4%2.4%0.61%0.1%0.04%
Jun 202668.8%19.4%7.2%2.5%1.4%0.52%0.08%0.05%
Jul 202669.5%19.4%7.2%2.1%1.3%0.42%0.1%0.05%
Aug 202668.9%19.4%7.2%2.5%1.5%0.42%0.1%0.05%
Sep 202669.3%19.4%7.2%2.5%1.2%0.28%0.1%0.05%

  1. 1.Kmart NZ

    69.3%

    Held 1st. 1.1M estimated branded searches, +0.54% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

  2. 2.The Warehouse

    19.4%

    Held 2nd. 306K estimated branded searches, +<0.01% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  3. 3.Mighty Ape

    7.2%

    Held 3rd. 113K estimated branded searches, +0.22% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  4. 4.Toyworld

    2.5%

    Held 4th. 39.5K estimated branded searches, +0.97% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  5. 5.Pop Mart

    1.2%

    Held 5th. 18.8K estimated branded searches, -19.6% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

  6. 6.Animal Kingdoms

    0.28%

    Held 6th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  7. 7.Farmers

    0.1%

    Held 7th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

  8. 8.Kidzstuffonline

    0.05%

    Held 8th. 760 estimated branded searches, +2.7% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

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

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Animal Kingdoms in New Zealand rose from 2.9K to 4.4K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Animal Kingdoms’ share of searches among toy retailers in New Zealand peaked at 2.1% in February 2026 and was lowest at 0.11% in November 2025.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand toy retailers in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Kidzstuffonline in New Zealand rose 58.3% over 12 measured months, from 480 to 760 in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Animal Kingdoms in New Zealand rose 51.5% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 4.4K in September 2026.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Pop Mart in New Zealand fell 82.8% over 12 measured months, from 110K to 18.8K in September 2026.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Mighty Ape in New Zealand fell 18.4% over 12 measured months, from 139K to 113K in September 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for The Warehouse in New Zealand fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 374K to 306K in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Farmers in New Zealand fell 16.2% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 1.6K in September 2026.

How are Animal Kingdoms’ branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Animal Kingdoms’ 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.

  • animal kingdoms
  • animalkingdoms

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