How popular isChildFund New Zealand?
In September 2026, people searched for ChildFund New Zealand by name about 320 times, a 6.7% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 2.8% of all New Zealand child and family charity searches, placing ChildFund New Zealand sixth out of nine charities. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about child and family charities, ChildFund New Zealand appeared in two of the four answers and was the fifth most recommended of the nine.
ChildFund New Zealand is the sixth most searched of 9 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
PlunketShare of searches 43.9%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Barnardos Early LearningShare of searches 20.9%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
VarietyShare of searches 12.6%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
IHC New ZealandShare of searches 9.3%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
ChildFund New ZealandShare of searches 2.8%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top child and family charities in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, ChildFund New Zealand was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. ChildFund New Zealand is the fifth most recommended of the nine.
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.
Barnardos Early Learning3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Variety2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
ChildFund New Zealand2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
KidsCan2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Plunket1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Ronald McDonald House Charities1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
IHC New Zealand0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Starship Foundation0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Make-A-Wish NZ0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about child and family charities
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which child and family charity should I join in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best child and family charities in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best child and family charity in New Zealand for supporting children?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“family support charity”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“child and family charities nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which child and family charities compete with ChildFund New Zealand?
Share of searches by month for Plunket, Barnardos Early Learning, Variety, IHC New Zealand, Starship Foundation, ChildFund New Zealand, Make-A-Wish NZ. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Plunket | Barnardos Early Learning | Variety | IHC New Zealand | Starship Foundation | ChildFund New Zealand | Make-A-Wish NZ | Ronald McDonald House Charities | KidsCan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 40.5% | 22.5% | 10.4% | 8.6% | 8.5% | 2.8% | 3% | 3.7% | — |
| Nov 2025 | 38% | 16.9% | 18.8% | 8.3% | 9.2% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 2.8% | — |
| Dec 2025 | 35.8% | 16.9% | 18.8% | 9.6% | 9.6% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 2.8% | — |
| Jan 2026 | 38% | 20.5% | 15.2% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 3.5% | — |
| Feb 2026 | 30.4% | 19.7% | 21.9% | 9.6% | 9.4% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 3.3% | — |
| Mar 2026 | 31.9% | 25.1% | 15.7% | 9% | 8.8% | 4% | 2.8% | 2.8% | — |
| Apr 2026 | 39% | 20.7% | 12.4% | 10.1% | 8% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.8% | — |
| May 2026 | 39% | 21.4% | 13.1% | 9.3% | 9.4% | 2% | 2.3% | 3.5% | — |
| Jun 2026 | 38.1% | 16.6% | 15.5% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 7.7% | — |
| Jul 2026 | 44.3% | 16.4% | 15.6% | 7.9% | 6.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 3.4% | — |
| Aug 2026 | 50.6% | 15.9% | 9.5% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 4.9% | — |
| Sep 2026 | 43.9% | 20.9% | 12.6% | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.8% | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 43.9% | 5K | -16.9% | -6.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20.9% | 2.4K | +26.3% | +5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.6% | 1.4K | +26.3% | +3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 9.3% | 1.1K | +16.3% | +1.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.5% | 740 | +1.4% | +0.3 points | |
| 6, moved from 8th to 6th | 2.8% | 320 | +6.7% | +0.3 pointsmoved from 8th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.3% | 260 | -18.8% | -0.4 points | |
| 8, moved from 6th to 8th | 1.8% | 210 | -64.4% | -3.1 pointsmoved from 6th to 8th | |
| —, not measured this month | — | — | — | — |
1.
Plunket43.9%
Held 1st. 5K estimated branded searches, -16.9% vs prior month. Share -6.8 points.
20.9%
Held 2nd. 2.4K estimated branded searches, +26.3% vs prior month. Share +5 points.
3.
Variety12.6%
Held 3rd. 1.4K estimated branded searches, +26.3% vs prior month. Share +3 points.
9.3%
Held 4th. 1.1K estimated branded searches, +16.3% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
6.5%
Held 5th. 740 estimated branded searches, +1.4% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
2.8%
Moved from 8th to 6th. 320 estimated branded searches, +6.7% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
2.3%
Held 7th. 260 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
Moved from 6th to 8th. 210 estimated branded searches, -64.4% vs prior month. Share -3.1 points.
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KidsCan—
Not measured this month. — estimated branded searches, — vs prior month. Share —.
Compare popularity between ChildFund New Zealand and its closest rivals

ChildFund New Zealand vs Variety: compare popularity
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Every comparison with ChildFund New Zealand
7 comparisons
How has branded search demand for ChildFund New Zealand changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for ChildFund New Zealand in New Zealand rose from 300 to 320.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ChildFund New Zealand’s share of searches among child and family charities in New Zealand peaked at 4% in March 2026 and was lowest at 2% in May 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, ChildFund New Zealand rose from 8th to 6th among child and family charities in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand child and family charities in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Barnardos Early Learning gained share of searches among child and family charities in New Zealand, from 15.9% to 20.9%.

In September 2026, Variety gained share of searches among child and family charities in New Zealand, from 9.5% to 12.6%.

In September 2026, IHC New Zealand gained share of searches among child and family charities in New Zealand, from 7.7% to 9.3%.

In September 2026, Plunket lost share of searches among child and family charities in New Zealand, from 50.6% to 43.9%.

In September 2026, Ronald McDonald House Charities lost share of searches among child and family charities in New Zealand, from 4.9% to 1.8%.

Make-A-Wish NZ’s share of searches among child and family charities in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 2.8% to 2.3% in September 2026.
How are ChildFund New Zealand’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ChildFund New Zealand’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.
- childfund
- childfund nz
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