How popular isNZ Sock Company?
In September 2026, people searched for NZ Sock Company by name about 1,420 times in New Zealand, a 49.5% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 25% of all New Zealand compression sock brand searches, placing NZ Sock Company second out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about compression sock brands, NZ Sock Company appeared in three of the four answers and was the most recommended of the seven.
NZ Sock Company is the second most searched of 7 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
2XUShare of searches 55.7%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
NZ Sock CompanyShare of searches 25%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st- SkinsShare of searches 14.8%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
- TXG Compression WearShare of searches 2.5%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
SigvarisShare of searches 1.1%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top compression sock brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, NZ Sock Company was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. NZ Sock Company is the most recommended of the seven.
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.
NZ Sock Company3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
2XU2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- TXG Compression Wear2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Skins1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Sigvaris1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Sockwell0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
CEP Compression0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about compression sock brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which compression sock brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best compression sock brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best compression sock brand in New Zealand for all day comfort?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“compression socks nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“compression stockings nz”
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 21, 2026.
Which compression sock brands compete with NZ Sock Company?
Share of searches by month for 2XU, NZ Sock Company, Skins, TXG Compression Wear. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | 2XU | NZ Sock Company | Skins | TXG Compression Wear | Sigvaris | Sockwell | CEP Compression |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 59.2% | 18.3% | 18.9% | 1.7% | 0.77% | 0.96% | 0.19% |
| Nov 2025 | 68.1% | 16.9% | 12.5% | 1.1% | 0.73% | 0.61% | 0.12% |
| Dec 2025 | 55.8% | 24.6% | 14.9% | 1.5% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.22% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.7% | 19.8% | 15.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.5% | 21.2% | 17.3% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.23% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.4% | 21.7% | 18.9% | 1.3% | 0.91% | 1.6% | 0.18% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.9% | 21.3% | 18.6% | 2% | 1.1% | 2% | 0.18% |
| May 2026 | 57.9% | 21.6% | 17% | 1.4% | 0.75% | 1.4% | 0% |
| Jun 2026 | 58.9% | 21% | 15.6% | 2.2% | 0.93% | 1.2% | 0.15% |
| Jul 2026 | 49.5% | 25.9% | 18.2% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.19% |
| Aug 2026 | 53.8% | 23.2% | 17% | 2.9% | 1% | 1.9% | 0.17% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.7% | 25% | 14.8% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.71% | 0.18% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 55.7% | 3.2K | 0% | +1.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 25% | 1.4K | +4.4% | +1.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.8% | 840 | -16% | -2.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.5% | 140 | -17.6% | -0.4 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 1.1% | 60 | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 0.71% | 40 | -63.6% | -1.2 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.18% | 10 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
2XU55.7%
Held 1st. 3.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.
25%
Held 2nd. 1.4K estimated branded searches, +4.4% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.
3.Skins
14.8%
Held 3rd. 840 estimated branded searches, -16% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.
2.5%
Held 4th. 140 estimated branded searches, -17.6% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
5.
Sigvaris1.1%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 60 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
Sockwell0.71%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 40 estimated branded searches, -63.6% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
0.18%
Held 7th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between NZ Sock Company and its closest rivals
Every comparison with NZ Sock Company
14 comparisons
- 2XU vs NZ Sock Company
- Norsewear vs NZ Sock Company
- Norsewood vs NZ Sock Company
- NZ Sock Company vs The Wool Company
- NZ Sock Company vs Skins
- NZ Sock Company vs Smartwool
- Darn Tough vs NZ Sock Company
- NZ Sock Company vs Stance
- Icebreaker vs NZ Sock Company
- Happy Socks vs NZ Sock Company
- NZ Sock Company vs Thorlo
- NZ Sock Company vs TXG Compression Wear
- NZ Sock Company vs Sigvaris
- NZ Sock Company vs Sockwell
How has branded search demand for NZ Sock Company changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for NZ Sock Company in New Zealand rose from 950 to 1.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NZ Sock Company’s share of searches among compression sock brands in New Zealand increased from 18.3% to 25%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NZ Sock Company’s share of searches among compression sock brands in New Zealand peaked at 25.9% in July 2026 and was lowest at 16.9% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, NZ Sock Company rose from 3rd to 2nd among compression sock brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand compression sock brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, 2XU gained share of searches among compression sock brands in New Zealand, from 53.8% to 55.7%.

In September 2026, NZ Sock Company gained share of searches among compression sock brands in New Zealand, from 23.2% to 25%.
In September 2026, Skins lost share of searches among compression sock brands in New Zealand, from 17% to 14.8%.

In September 2026, Sockwell lost share of searches among compression sock brands in New Zealand, from 1.9% to 0.71%.

In September 2026, Sigvaris rose from 6th to 5th among compression sock brands in New Zealand.
Estimated monthly branded searches for TXG Compression Wear in New Zealand rose 55.6% over 12 measured months, from 90 to 140 in September 2026.
How are NZ Sock Company’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using NZ Sock Company’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.
- nz sock company
- nz sock company ashburton
- the nz sock company
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Where does NZ Sock Company compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sock brands | 3rd of 11 | 16.4% | Show ranking |
| Compression sock brands | 2nd of 7 | 25% | Shown above |

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