How popular isHasbro?
In September 2026, people searched for Hasbro by name about 760 times in New Zealand, a 24.6% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.58% of all New Zealand toy brand searches, placing Hasbro tenth out of 12 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about toy brands, Hasbro did not appear in any of the answers.
Hasbro is the tenth most searched of 12 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
LEGOShare of searches 64.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
BarbieShare of searches 15.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Hot WheelsShare of searches 8.8%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 9th
ConnetixShare of searches 3.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
HasbroShare of searches 0.58%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top toy brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hasbro 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.
LEGO1st
Melissa & Doug2nd
Playmobil3rd
Fisher-Price4th
Connetix5th
MAGNA-TILES6th
VTech7th- +2 more
Barbie–- Nerf–
Hasbro–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Melissa & Doug4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
LEGO3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Connetix3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Playmobil3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
VTech2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Fisher-Price2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
MAGNA-TILES2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ravensburger2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hot Wheels1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hasbro0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about toy brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which toy brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best toy brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best toy brand in New Zealand for children of different ages?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“educational toys nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“christmas toys nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which toy brands compete with Hasbro?
Share of searches by month for LEGO, Barbie, Hot Wheels, Connetix, VTech, Hasbro. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | LEGO | Barbie | Hot Wheels | Connetix | VTech | Fisher-Price | Playmobil | Nerf | MAGNA-TILES | Hasbro | Ravensburger | Melissa & Doug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60.7% | 17.7% | 9.4% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.77% | 0.75% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.35% |
| Nov 2025 | 65.7% | 16% | 8.1% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.66% | 0.39% | 0.3% | 0.33% |
| Dec 2025 | 71.7% | 12.6% | 8.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.98% | 0.82% | 0.77% | 0.57% | 0.33% | 0.34% | 0.23% |
| Jan 2026 | 75% | 11.7% | 7.2% | 0.93% | 1.6% | 0.82% | 0.68% | 0.65% | 0.42% | 0.52% | 0.31% | 0.24% |
| Feb 2026 | 71.1% | 13.8% | 7.7% | 1% | 1.8% | 1% | 1.1% | 0.74% | 0.72% | 0.48% | 0.32% | 0.21% |
| Mar 2026 | 66.9% | 16.4% | 8.5% | 1.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.73% | 0.71% | 0.58% | 0.3% | 0.28% |
| Apr 2026 | 70.5% | 13.7% | 8.4% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.95% | 1% | 0.67% | 0.53% | 0.53% | 0.33% | 0.23% |
| May 2026 | 70.5% | 14.7% | 7% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.88% | 0.95% | 0.74% | 0.6% | 0.49% | 0.41% | 0.23% |
| Jun 2026 | 69.5% | 15.1% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.85% | 0.93% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.49% | 0.38% | 0.23% |
| Jul 2026 | 67.4% | 14.8% | 8.5% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.95% | 1% | 0.77% | 0.86% | 0.62% | 0.51% | 0.29% |
| Aug 2026 | 69.1% | 14.7% | 8.2% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 1% | 1% | 0.67% | 0.66% | 0.36% | 0.45% | 0.25% |
| Sep 2026 | 64.5% | 15.8% | 8.8% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.95% | 0.82% | 0.8% | 0.58% | 0.48% | 0.27% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 64.5% | 80.4K | -12.9% | -4.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 15.8% | 19.7K | +0.56% | +1.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8.8% | 11K | +1% | +0.7 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 3.5% | 4.4K | +83.3% | +1.7 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 2.4% | 3K | +13.8% | +0.4 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.1% | 1.4K | +5.2% | +0.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.95% | 1.2K | -11.9% | -0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.82% | 1K | +13.3% | +0.1 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.8% | 1K | +13.6% | +0.1 points | |
| 10, moved from 11th to 10th | 0.58% | 720 | +50% | +0.2 pointsmoved from 11th to 10th | |
| 11, moved from 10th to 11th | 0.48% | 600 | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 10th to 11th | |
| 12, held 12th | 0.27% | 340 | +3% | 0 points |
1.
LEGO64.5%
Held 1st. 80.4K estimated branded searches, -12.9% vs prior month. Share -4.6 points.
2.
Barbie15.8%
Held 2nd. 19.7K estimated branded searches, +0.56% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
8.8%
Held 3rd. 11K estimated branded searches, +1% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
4.
Connetix3.5%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, +83.3% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
5.
VTech2.4%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 3K estimated branded searches, +13.8% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
1.1%
Held 6th. 1.4K estimated branded searches, +5.2% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.95%
Held 7th. 1.2K estimated branded searches, -11.9% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
8.Nerf
0.82%
Held 8th. 1K estimated branded searches, +13.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
0.8%
Held 9th. 1K estimated branded searches, +13.6% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
10.
Hasbro0.58%
Moved from 11th to 10th. 720 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
11.
Ravensburger0.48%
Moved from 10th to 11th. 600 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.27%
Held 12th. 340 estimated branded searches, +3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Hasbro and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Hasbro changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Hasbro in New Zealand rose from 610 to 760.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hasbro’s share of searches among toy brands in New Zealand held steady, from 0.5% to 0.58%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand toy brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Connetix overtook VTech to rank 4th among toy brands in New Zealand, with 3.5% of the searches.

In September 2026, Barbie gained share of searches among toy brands in New Zealand, from 14.7% to 15.8%.

In September 2026, Hot Wheels gained share of searches among toy brands in New Zealand, from 8.2% to 8.8%.

In September 2026, LEGO lost share of searches among toy brands in New Zealand, from 69.1% to 64.5%.

In September 2026, Hasbro rose from 11th to 10th among toy brands in New Zealand.

In September 2026, Ravensburger fell from 10th to 11th among toy brands in New Zealand.
How are Hasbro’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hasbro’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.
- hasbro
- hasbro board games
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Where does Hasbro compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toy brands | 10th of 12 | 0.58% | Shown above |
| Board game brands | 1st of 6 | 45.8% | Show ranking |

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