How popular isFossil?
In September 2026, people searched for Fossil by name about 1,890 times in New Zealand, a 21.2% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.54% of all New Zealand wallet brand searches, placing Fossil fifth out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about wallet brands, Fossil did not appear in any of the answers.
Fossil is the fifth most searched of 5 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
Status AnxietyShare of searches 53.6%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
BellroyShare of searches 40.7%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
SecridShare of searches 2.8%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
HerschelShare of searches 2.3%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
FossilShare of searches 0.54%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top wallet brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Fossil did not appear in any of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Bellroy1st
Status Anxiety2nd
Secrid3rd
Herschel–
Fossil–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Bellroy3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Status Anxiety2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Secrid2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Herschel0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Fossil0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about wallet brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which wallet brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best wallet brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best wallet brand in New Zealand for everyday carry?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wallet nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“leather wallet”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which wallet brands compete with Fossil?
Share of searches by month for Status Anxiety, Bellroy, Secrid, Herschel, Fossil. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Status Anxiety | Bellroy | Secrid | Herschel | Fossil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57.8% | 37.3% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.69% |
| Nov 2025 | 58% | 36.7% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.59% |
| Dec 2025 | 64% | 31.1% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.66% |
| Jan 2026 | 55.8% | 37.3% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.67% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.9% | 38% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.59% |
| Mar 2026 | 57% | 37.9% | 2.5% | 2% | 0.49% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.8% | 42% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 0.55% |
| May 2026 | 51.7% | 42.1% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 0.54% |
| Jun 2026 | 61.5% | 32.9% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.59% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.6% | 40.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.78% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.1% | 38.8% | 2.5% | 2% | 0.66% |
| Sep 2026 | 53.6% | 40.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.54% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 53.6% | 4.9K | -16.8% | -2.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 40.7% | 3.8K | -8.8% | +1.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 2.8% | 260 | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.3% | 210 | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.54% | 50 | -28.6% | -0.1 points |
53.6%
Held 1st. 4.9K estimated branded searches, -16.8% vs prior month. Share -2.5 points.
2.
Bellroy40.7%
Held 2nd. 3.8K estimated branded searches, -8.8% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.
3.
Secrid2.8%
Held 3rd. 260 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
4.
Herschel2.3%
Held 4th. 210 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
5.
Fossil0.54%
Held 5th. 50 estimated branded searches, -28.6% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Fossil and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Fossil
11 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Fossil changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Fossil in New Zealand rose from 1.6K to 1.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fossil’s share of searches among wallet brands in New Zealand held steady, from 0.69% to 0.54%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand wallet brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Bellroy gained share of searches among wallet brands in New Zealand, from 38.8% to 40.7%.

In September 2026, Status Anxiety lost share of searches among wallet brands in New Zealand, from 56.1% to 53.6%.

Herschel’s share of searches among wallet brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.8% to 2.3% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Secrid in New Zealand rose 23.8% over 12 measured months, from 210 to 260 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Fossil in New Zealand fell 28.6% over 12 measured months, from 70 to 50 in September 2026.
How are Fossil’s branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fossil’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.
- fossil automatic watch
- fossil couple watches
- fossil female watches
- fossil male watches
- fossil raquel watch
- fossil wallet
- fossil watch
- fossil watch belt
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Where does Fossil compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watch brands | 8th of 8 | 2.4% | Show ranking |
| Wallet brands | 5th of 5 | 0.54% | Shown above |

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