How popular isFreedom Furniture?
In September 2026, people searched for Freedom Furniture by name about 27,200 times in New Zealand, an 18.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 6.2% of all New Zealand furniture retailer searches, placing Freedom Furniture fifth out of 11 retailers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about furniture retailers, Freedom Furniture appeared in four of the five answers and was the most recommended of the 11.
Freedom Furniture is the fifth most searched of 11 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
Harvey NormanShare of searches 31.6%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
IKEAShare of searches 29.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Big Save FurnitureShare of searches 9.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
NOODShare of searches 6.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Freedom FurnitureShare of searches 6.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top furniture retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Freedom Furniture was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Freedom Furniture is the most recommended of the 11.
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.
NOOD4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Freedom Furniture4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Danske Møbler4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mocka3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Big Save Furniture2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Nick Scali2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Harvey Norman1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
IKEA0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Early Settler0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Target Furniture0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about furniture retailers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which furniture retailer should I shop at in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best furniture retailers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best furniture retailer in New Zealand for new home furniture?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best furniture store”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bedroom furniture nz”
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 furniture retailers compete with Freedom Furniture?
Share of searches by month for Harvey Norman, IKEA, Big Save Furniture, NOOD, Freedom Furniture, Mocka, Early Settler, Target Furniture. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Harvey Norman | IKEA | Big Save Furniture | NOOD | Freedom Furniture | Mocka | Early Settler | Target Furniture | Nick Scali | Smiths City | Danske Møbler |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.1% | 11.3% | 8.9% | 7.6% | 7.5% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.3% | 17.6% | 6.9% | 6.2% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.74% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 28.3% | 54% | 3.7% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.63% | 0.43% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.9% | 40.2% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.56% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.7% | 37.9% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.52% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 40% | 30% | 6.8% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.73% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.2% | 29.1% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.69% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 36.7% | 29.7% | 7.6% | 5.7% | 6% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 0.45% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.2% | 35.2% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 7% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 0.43% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 27% | 38.6% | 10.1% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.73% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.2% | 33.8% | 9% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 31.6% | 29.8% | 9.7% | 6.3% | 6.2% | 6% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1% | <0.01% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 31.6% | 138K | -0.43% | +2.5 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 29.8% | 130K | -19% | -4 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.7% | 42.4K | -0.28% | +0.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.3% | 27.6K | -15.1% | -0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.2% | 27.2K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 6% | 26.2K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 3.9% | 17K | -16.9% | -0.4 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 3.4% | 14.8K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 1.9% | 8.3K | +0.36% | +0.2 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 1% | 4.5K | +19.8% | +0.2 points | |
| 11, held 11th | <0.01% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
31.6%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 138K estimated branded searches, -0.43% vs prior month. Share +2.5 points.
2.
IKEA29.8%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 130K estimated branded searches, -19% vs prior month. Share -4 points.
9.7%
Held 3rd. 42.4K estimated branded searches, -0.28% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
4.
NOOD6.3%
Held 4th. 27.6K estimated branded searches, -15.1% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
6.2%
Held 5th. 27.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
6.
Mocka6%
Held 6th. 26.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
3.9%
Held 7th. 17K estimated branded searches, -16.9% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
3.4%
Held 8th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
1.9%
Held 9th. 8.3K estimated branded searches, +0.36% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
10.
Smiths City1%
Held 10th. 4.5K estimated branded searches, +19.8% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
<0.01%
Held 11th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Freedom Furniture and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Freedom Furniture
18 comparisons
- Big Save Furniture vs Freedom Furniture
- Freedom Furniture vs Harvey Norman
- Freedom Furniture vs IKEA
- Freedom Furniture vs NOOD
- Bunnings vs Freedom Furniture
- Freedom Furniture vs Mitre 10
- Freedom Furniture vs Trade Tested
- Freedom Furniture vs Mocka
- Early Settler vs Freedom Furniture
- Freedom Furniture vs Target Furniture
- Freedom Furniture vs Nick Scali
- Freedom Furniture vs Smiths City
- Design Warehouse vs Freedom Furniture
- Freedom Furniture vs Keter
- DEVON vs Freedom Furniture
- Freedom Furniture vs Outside Space
- Freedom Furniture vs Sunbrella
- Freedom Furniture vs Nardi
How has branded search demand for Freedom Furniture changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Freedom Furniture in New Zealand fell from 33.3K to 27.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Freedom Furniture’s share of searches among furniture retailers in New Zealand decreased from 7.5% to 6.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Freedom Furniture’s share of searches among furniture retailers in New Zealand peaked at 7.5% in October 2025 and was lowest at 3.8% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand furniture retailers in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Harvey Norman overtook IKEA to become the leader among furniture retailers in New Zealand, with 31.6% of the searches.

In September 2026, Big Save Furniture gained share of searches among furniture retailers in New Zealand, from 9% to 9.7%.

In September 2026, Freedom Furniture gained share of searches among furniture retailers in New Zealand, from 5.7% to 6.2%.

In September 2026, IKEA lost share of searches among furniture retailers in New Zealand, from 33.8% to 29.8%.

In September 2026, NOOD lost share of searches among furniture retailers in New Zealand, from 6.9% to 6.3%.

Smiths City’s share of searches among furniture retailers in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 0.43% to 1% in September 2026.
How are Freedom Furniture’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Freedom Furniture’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.
- Freedom Furniture
- freedom furniture beds
- freedom furniture mattresses
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Where does Freedom Furniture compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor furniture brands | 4th of 11 | 3.4% | Show ranking |
| furniture retailers | 5th of 11 | 6.2% | Shown above |

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