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How popular isManduka?

In September 2026, people searched for Manduka by name about 160 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 0.18% of all New Zealand mat strap brand searches, placing Manduka third out of three brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about mat strap brands, Manduka appeared in three of the four answers and was the joint most recommended of the three.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Manduka is the third most searched of 3 competitors and the joint most recommended in AI answers.

  1. LululemonShare of searches 89.3%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  2. Alo YogaShare of searches 10.5%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  3. MandukaShare of searches 0.18%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top mat strap brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Manduka was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Manduka is the joint most recommended of the three.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Lululemon1st
  2. Manduka1st
  3. Alo Yoga–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Lululemon3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Manduka3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Alo Yoga0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

See every answer about mat strap brands

4 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which mat strap brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Manduka
    2. 2Lululemon
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best mat strap brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Lululemon
    2. 2Manduka
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best mat strap brand in New Zealand for carrying a mat?”

    1. 1Manduka
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “yoga mat strap”

    1. 1Lululemon
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “yoga mat carrier”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

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 mat strap brands compete with Manduka?

Manduka against mat strap brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Lululemon, Alo Yoga, Manduka. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthLululemonAlo YogaManduka
Oct 202592.6%7.2%0.15%
Nov 202593%6.8%0.19%
Dec 202594.8%5.1%0.17%
Jan 202691%8.8%0.26%
Feb 202693.5%6.1%0.36%
Mar 202691.1%8.7%0.29%
Apr 202691.1%8.6%0.29%
May 202689.3%10.1%0.59%
Jun 202690%8.7%1.3%
Jul 202689.1%10.7%0.18%
Aug 202689.6%10.3%0.17%
Sep 202689.3%10.5%0.18%
  1. 1.Lululemon

    89.3%

    Held 1st. 79.6K estimated branded searches, -17.3% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

  2. 2.Alo Yoga

    10.5%

    Held 2nd. 9.4K estimated branded searches, -14.9% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  3. 3.Manduka

    0.18%

    Held 3rd. 160 estimated branded searches, -11.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between Manduka and its closest rivals

Every comparison with Manduka

6 comparisons

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

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Manduka in New Zealand held steady at 160.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Manduka’s share of searches among mat strap brands in New Zealand peaked at 1.3% in June 2026 and was lowest at 0.15% in October 2025.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand mat strap brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Alo Yoga in New Zealand rose 24.3% over 12 measured months, from 7.6K to 9.4K in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Lululemon in New Zealand fell 17.8% over 12 measured months, from 96.8K to 79.6K in September 2026.

How are Manduka’s branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Manduka’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.

  • manduka
  • manduka yoga mat

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Manduka compete?

Manduka is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
Mat strap brands3rd of 30.18%Shown above
Yoga mat brands2nd of 723.5%Show ranking
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