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title: "Little Tikes: search popularity in New Zealand"
description: "Little Tikes makes kids play equipment. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
canonical: "https://gobrandwave.com/demand/nz/brands/little-tikes"
publisher: "Brandwave"
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# Little Tikes: search popularity in New Zealand

Little Tikes makes kids play equipment. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Brand**: Little Tikes
- **Market**: New Zealand
- **Measured month**: Sep 2026
- **Share of Search among play kitchen brands**: 4.7%

## Where the brand sits

| Competitive set | Rank | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Play kitchen brands | 3 | 4.7% | 1.3K |
| Trampoline brands | 3 | 20.3% | 1.3K |
| Kids play equipment brands | 2 | 21.9% | 1.3K |
| Dollhouse brands | 1 | 33.9% | 1.3K |

- [Play kitchen brands](/demand/nz/categories/nz-play-kitchen-brands)
- [Trampoline brands](/demand/nz/categories/nz-trampoline-brands)
- [Kids play equipment brands](/demand/nz/categories/nz-kids-play-equipment-brands)
- [Dollhouse brands](/demand/nz/categories/nz-dollhouse-brands)

## Top play kitchen brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Little Tikes did not appear in any of the five answers.

Brands get a higher AI rank if they are mentioned earlier in the answers that list options.

| Brand | AI rank | ChatGPT answers that named it | Google AI Overviews that named it | All answers that named it |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Mocka | 1st | 3 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 3 of 5 |
| Little Nation | 2nd | 2 of 3 | 2 of 2 | 4 of 5 |
| Hape | 3rd | 2 of 3 | 1 of 2 | 3 of 5 |
| IKEA | 4th | 2 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 2 of 5 |
| Le Toy Van | 5th | 1 of 3 | 1 of 2 | 2 of 5 |
| Little Tikes | Not ranked | 0 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
| Fisher-Price | Not ranked | 0 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |
| Melissa & Doug | Not ranked | 0 of 3 | 0 of 2 | 0 of 5 |

## Every AI answer about play kitchen brands

- Asked ChatGPT "Which play kitchen brand should I buy in New Zealand?": 1. Mocka, 2. IKEA, 3. Hape
- Asked ChatGPT "What are the best play kitchen brands in New Zealand?": 1. IKEA, 2. Mocka, 3. Little Nation, 4. Hape, 5. Le Toy Van
- Asked ChatGPT "What's the best play kitchen brand in New Zealand for a toddler?": 1. Mocka, 2. Little Nation
- Searched Google, AI Overview "best play kitchen": 1. Hape, 2. Little Nation
- Searched Google, AI Overview "wooden play kitchen": 1. Little Nation, 2. Le Toy Van

Not named in any answer: Little Tikes, Fisher-Price and Melissa & Doug.

Brands are listed in the order each answer named them. The answers were collected in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

## How has branded search demand for Little Tikes changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Little Tikes in New Zealand held steady at 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Little Tikes’ share of searches among play kitchen brands in New Zealand increased from 3.8% to 4.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Little Tikes’ share of searches among play kitchen brands in New Zealand peaked at 4.7% in September 2026 and was lowest at 2.3% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Little Tikes rose from 4th to 3rd among play kitchen brands in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Little Tikes’ share of searches among trampoline brands in New Zealand increased from 15.6% to 20.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Little Tikes’ share of searches among trampoline brands in New Zealand peaked at 26.2% in June 2026 and was lowest at 13.3% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Little Tikes rose from 4th to 3rd among trampoline brands in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Little Tikes’ share of searches among kids play equipment brands in New Zealand increased from 18.4% to 21.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Little Tikes’ share of searches among kids play equipment brands in New Zealand peaked at 25% in July 2026 and was lowest at 12.7% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Little Tikes rose from 3rd to 2nd among kids play equipment brands in New Zealand.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Little Tikes’ share of searches among dollhouse brands in New Zealand decreased from 34.4% to 33.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Little Tikes’ share of searches among dollhouse brands in New Zealand peaked at 36.9% in November 2025 and was lowest at 27.3% in January 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Little Tikes rose from 2nd to 1st among dollhouse brands in New Zealand.

## How did search popularity change for New Zealand play kitchen brands in September 2026?

- In September 2026, Little Tikes overtook Fisher-Price to rank 3rd among play kitchen brands in New Zealand, with 4.7% of the searches.
- In September 2026, Hape gained share of searches among play kitchen brands in New Zealand, from 1.8% to 3.2%.
- In September 2026, Mocka lost share of searches among play kitchen brands in New Zealand, from 81.8% to 80.2%.
- In September 2026, IKEA rose from 8th to 7th among play kitchen brands in New Zealand.
- In September 2026, Le Toy Van fell from 7th to 8th among play kitchen brands in New Zealand.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Little Nation in New Zealand fell 44.8% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 1.6K in September 2026.

## How did search popularity change for New Zealand trampoline brands in September 2026?

- In September 2026, SpaceJump gained share of searches among trampoline brands in New Zealand, from 13.7% to 15.6%.
- In September 2026, Springfree gained share of searches among trampoline brands in New Zealand, from 37.5% to 38.3%.
- In September 2026, Little Tikes lost share of searches among trampoline brands in New Zealand, from 23.1% to 20.3%.
- Jumpflex’s share of searches among trampoline brands in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 23.8% to 21.3% in September 2026.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Vuly in New Zealand rose 188.9% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 260 in September 2026.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Plum in New Zealand rose 100% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 20 in September 2026.

## How did search popularity change for New Zealand kids play equipment brands in September 2026?

- In September 2026, Jumpflex overtook Little Tikes to become the leader among kids play equipment brands in New Zealand, with 22.9% of the searches.
- In September 2026, Vuly overtook gobaplay to rank 8th among kids play equipment brands in New Zealand, with 2.9% of the searches.
- In September 2026, Intex gained share of searches among kids play equipment brands in New Zealand, from 9.5% to 12%.
- In September 2026, Step2 gained share of searches among kids play equipment brands in New Zealand, from 2.1% to 2.9%.
- In September 2026, Keter lost share of searches among kids play equipment brands in New Zealand, from 14% to 12.1%.
- In September 2026, Little Tikes lost share of searches among kids play equipment brands in New Zealand, from 23.8% to 21.9%.

## How did search popularity change for New Zealand dollhouse brands in September 2026?

- In September 2026, Little Tikes overtook Fisher-Price to become the leader among dollhouse brands in New Zealand, with 33.9% of the searches.
- In September 2026, Hape gained share of searches among dollhouse brands in New Zealand, from 14.8% to 22.9%.
- In September 2026, Fisher-Price lost share of searches among dollhouse brands in New Zealand, from 35.8% to 29.7%.
- In September 2026, Le Toy Van lost share of searches among dollhouse brands in New Zealand, from 6.5% to 2.9%.
- In September 2026, Melissa & Doug lost share of searches among dollhouse brands in New Zealand, from 9.9% to 8.3%.
- Estimated monthly branded searches for Tender Leaf Toys in New Zealand rose 75% over 12 measured months, from 40 to 70 in September 2026.

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Competitive set | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | Play kitchen brands | 1.3K | 3.8% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Play kitchen brands | 1.9K | 4.5% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Play kitchen brands | 1.3K | 4.3% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Play kitchen brands | 720 | 2.3% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Play kitchen brands | 720 | 3.2% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | Play kitchen brands | 880 | 3.3% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | Play kitchen brands | 880 | 3.3% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Play kitchen brands | 880 | 2.8% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | Play kitchen brands | 880 | 2.8% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Play kitchen brands | 1K | 3.8% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Play kitchen brands | 1K | 3.7% | 4 |
| Sep 2026 | Play kitchen brands | 1.3K | 4.7% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Trampoline brands | 1.3K | 15.6% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | Trampoline brands | 1.9K | 13.3% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | Trampoline brands | 1.3K | 14.1% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | Trampoline brands | 720 | 14% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | Trampoline brands | 720 | 17.3% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Trampoline brands | 880 | 20.3% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Trampoline brands | 880 | 20.7% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Trampoline brands | 880 | 25.6% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Trampoline brands | 880 | 26.2% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | Trampoline brands | 1K | 24.6% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | Trampoline brands | 1K | 23.1% | 2 |
| Sep 2026 | Trampoline brands | 1.3K | 20.3% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Kids play equipment brands | 1.3K | 18.4% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Kids play equipment brands | 1.9K | 16.8% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | Kids play equipment brands | 1.3K | 13.6% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | Kids play equipment brands | 720 | 12.7% | 6 |
| Feb 2026 | Kids play equipment brands | 720 | 18.4% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | Kids play equipment brands | 880 | 21.8% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | Kids play equipment brands | 880 | 22.5% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Kids play equipment brands | 880 | 23.9% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | Kids play equipment brands | 880 | 24.9% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Kids play equipment brands | 1K | 25% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Kids play equipment brands | 1K | 23.8% | 1 |
| Sep 2026 | Kids play equipment brands | 1.3K | 21.9% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | Dollhouse brands | 1.3K | 34.4% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | Dollhouse brands | 1.9K | 36.9% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | Dollhouse brands | 1.3K | 32.2% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | Dollhouse brands | 720 | 27.3% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Dollhouse brands | 720 | 31.7% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | Dollhouse brands | 880 | 30.4% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | Dollhouse brands | 880 | 32.5% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Dollhouse brands | 880 | 32.5% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Dollhouse brands | 880 | 33% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Dollhouse brands | 1K | 33% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Dollhouse brands | 1K | 30.9% | 2 |
| Sep 2026 | Dollhouse brands | 1.3K | 33.9% | 1 |

## How are Little Tikes’ branded searches counted?

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Little Tikes’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

- “little tikes”

## Which play kitchen brands compete with Little Tikes?

- [Mocka](/demand/nz/brands/mocka): Head-to-head: /demand/nz/compare/little-tikes-vs-mocka
- [Little Nation](/demand/nz/brands/little-nation): Head-to-head: /demand/nz/compare/little-nation-vs-little-tikes
- [Fisher-Price](/demand/nz/brands/fisher-price): Head-to-head: /demand/nz/compare/fisher-price-vs-little-tikes
- [Hape](/demand/nz/brands/hape): Head-to-head: /demand/nz/compare/hape-vs-little-tikes
- [Melissa & Doug](/demand/nz/brands/melissa-and-doug): Head-to-head: /demand/nz/compare/little-tikes-vs-melissa-and-doug
- [IKEA](/demand/nz/brands/ikea)
- [Le Toy Van](/demand/nz/brands/le-toy-van)

## Methodology

- [How is the Brand Demand Index measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

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