How popular isAnta?
In September 2026, people searched for Anta by name about 420 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 0.17% of all New Zealand basketball shoe brand searches, placing Anta sixth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about basketball shoe brands, Anta did not appear in any of the answers.
Anta is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
NikeShare of searches 30%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
AdidasShare of searches 27.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
New BalanceShare of searches 27.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
PumaShare of searches 11.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
AntaShare of searches 0.17%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top basketball shoe brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Anta 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.
Adidas1st
Nike2nd
Under Armour3rd
Puma4th
New Balance5th
Anta–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Nike5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Adidas5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
New Balance3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Puma3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Under Armour3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Anta0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about basketball shoe brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which basketball shoe brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best basketball shoe brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best basketball shoe brand in New Zealand for indoor court grip?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“basketball shoes nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lightweight basketball shoes”
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 basketball shoe brands compete with Anta?
Share of searches by month for Nike, Adidas, New Balance, Puma, Under Armour, Anta. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Nike | Adidas | New Balance | Puma | Under Armour | Anta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33.6% | 27.4% | 24.7% | 10.2% | 4% | 0.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 35.2% | 28.3% | 23.4% | 9.2% | 3.8% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 37% | 25% | 22.7% | 11.3% | 3.9% | 0.12% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.8% | 24.3% | 24.8% | 10% | 4% | 0.19% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.7% | 26.7% | 25% | 9.6% | 3.7% | 0.34% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.7% | 28.7% | 23.9% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 0.29% |
| Apr 2026 | 32% | 27.6% | 25.9% | 10.4% | 3.7% | 0.46% |
| May 2026 | 30.2% | 28.4% | 28.5% | 9.4% | 3.3% | 0.21% |
| Jun 2026 | 28.7% | 26.1% | 28.1% | 13.7% | 3.1% | 0.24% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.2% | 27.9% | 24.9% | 13% | 3.9% | 0.17% |
| Aug 2026 | 31.7% | 27% | 26% | 11.5% | 3.7% | 0.21% |
| Sep 2026 | 30% | 27.6% | 27.1% | 11.8% | 3.4% | 0.17% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 30% | 72.7K | -9.9% | -1.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 27.6% | 67K | -2.8% | +0.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 27.1% | 65.7K | -0.76% | +1.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.8% | 28.6K | -2.2% | +0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.4% | 8.4K | -10.8% | -0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.17% | 420 | -20.8% | 0 points |
1.
Nike30%
Held 1st. 72.7K estimated branded searches, -9.9% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
2.
Adidas27.6%
Held 2nd. 67K estimated branded searches, -2.8% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
27.1%
Held 3rd. 65.7K estimated branded searches, -0.76% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
4.
Puma11.8%
Held 4th. 28.6K estimated branded searches, -2.2% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
3.4%
Held 5th. 8.4K estimated branded searches, -10.8% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
6.
Anta0.17%
Held 6th. 420 estimated branded searches, -20.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Anta and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Anta
5 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Anta changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Anta in New Zealand held steady, from 440 to 420.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Anta’s share of searches among basketball shoe brands in New Zealand held steady, from 0.2% to 0.17%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand basketball shoe brands in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, New Balance gained share of searches among basketball shoe brands in New Zealand, from 26% to 27.1%.

In September 2026, Adidas gained share of searches among basketball shoe brands in New Zealand, from 27% to 27.6%.

In September 2026, Nike lost share of searches among basketball shoe brands in New Zealand, from 31.7% to 30%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Puma in New Zealand rose 26.6% over 12 measured months, from 22.6K to 28.6K in September 2026.
How are Anta’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Anta’s 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.
- anta
- anta basketball shoes
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