How popular isFlexfit?
In September 2026, people searched for Flexfit by name about 260 times in New Zealand, a 16.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.69% of all New Zealand cap brand searches, placing Flexfit fifth out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cap brands, Flexfit did not appear in any of the answers.
Flexfit is the fifth most searched of 5 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
AS ColourShare of searches 87.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
New EraShare of searches 8.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Mitchell & NessShare of searches 1.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
PatagoniaShare of searches 1.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
FlexfitShare of searches 0.69%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top cap brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Flexfit 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
New Era5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
AS Colour3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Patagonia3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mitchell & Ness0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Flexfit0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about cap brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cap brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cap brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cap brand in New Zealand for everyday wear?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best cap brand”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“men's cap brand”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which cap brands compete with Flexfit?
Share of searches by month for AS Colour, New Era, Flexfit. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | AS Colour | New Era | Mitchell & Ness | Patagonia | Flexfit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 88.9% | 7% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.68% |
| Nov 2025 | 89.8% | 6.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.49% |
| Dec 2025 | 88.1% | 7.3% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.62% |
| Jan 2026 | 86.3% | 8.3% | 2.6% | 2% | 0.73% |
| Feb 2026 | 88.6% | 7.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.51% |
| Mar 2026 | 89.7% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.47% |
| Apr 2026 | 90.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.42% |
| May 2026 | 90.6% | 6.2% | 2% | 0.78% | 0.43% |
| Jun 2026 | 89.7% | 7.1% | 1.9% | 0.84% | 0.47% |
| Jul 2026 | 88.3% | 8.2% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.43% |
| Aug 2026 | 88.8% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.57% |
| Sep 2026 | 87.6% | 8.4% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.69% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 87.6% | 33.1K | -18.3% | -1.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 8.4% | 3.2K | -8.6% | +0.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 1.9% | 720 | -18.2% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.4% | 530 | +12.8% | +0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.69% | 260 | 0% | +0.1 points |
87.6%
Held 1st. 33.1K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
2.
New Era8.4%
Held 2nd. 3.2K estimated branded searches, -8.6% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
1.9%
Held 3rd. 720 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.4%
Held 4th. 530 estimated branded searches, +12.8% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
5.
Flexfit0.69%
Held 5th. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Flexfit and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Flexfit
4 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Flexfit changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Flexfit in New Zealand fell from 310 to 260.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Flexfit’s share of searches among cap brands in New Zealand held steady, from 0.68% to 0.69%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cap brands in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, New Era gained share of searches among cap brands in New Zealand, from 7.7% to 8.4%.

In September 2026, AS Colour lost share of searches among cap brands in New Zealand, from 88.8% to 87.6%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Mitchell & Ness in New Zealand fell 28% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 720 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Flexfit in New Zealand fell 16.1% over 12 measured months, from 310 to 260 in September 2026.
How are Flexfit’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Flexfit’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.
- flexfit
- flexfit cap
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