How popular isOob?
In September 2026, people searched for Oob by name about 40 times in New Zealand, a 42.9% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.33% of all New Zealand milk brand searches, placing Oob eighth out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about milk brands, Oob did not appear in any of the answers.
Oob is the eighth most searched of 8 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
AnchorShare of searches 32.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
a2 MilkShare of searches 23.1%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Lewis Road CreameryShare of searches 14.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Meadow FreshShare of searches 11.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
OobShare of searches 0.33%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top milk brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Oob 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.
Anchor1st
Meadow Fresh2nd
Lewis Road Creamery3rd
a2 Milk4th
Puhoi Valley4th
Alpro–
Oatly–
Oob–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Lewis Road Creamery5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Meadow Fresh5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Anchor4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
a2 Milk2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Puhoi Valley2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Alpro0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Oatly0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Oob0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about milk brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which milk brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best milk brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best milk brand in New Zealand for everyday drinking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“milk brands nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“fresh milk nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which milk brands compete with Oob?
Share of searches by month for Anchor, a2 Milk, Lewis Road Creamery, Meadow Fresh, Puhoi Valley, Alpro, Oatly, Oob. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Anchor | a2 Milk | Lewis Road Creamery | Meadow Fresh | Puhoi Valley | Alpro | Oatly | Oob |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 26.8% | 24.7% | 9.9% | 17.3% | 12.6% | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.59% |
| Nov 2025 | 27.2% | 28.7% | 8.2% | 17.7% | 10% | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 31% | 21.3% | 9.3% | 18.2% | 11.4% | 4.7% | 3.6% | 0.49% |
| Jan 2026 | 27.1% | 27.6% | 9.6% | 15% | 12.7% | 3.4% | 4% | 0.57% |
| Feb 2026 | 23.7% | 28.9% | 9.4% | 19% | 9.6% | 2.8% | 6.3% | 0.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 27.9% | 25.6% | 10.8% | 19% | 9.1% | 3% | 4.2% | 0.38% |
| Apr 2026 | 23.5% | 39.9% | 7.8% | 14.4% | 7.7% | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.2% |
| May 2026 | 21.2% | 36.9% | 10% | 14.7% | 10.2% | 2.8% | 3.9% | 0.28% |
| Jun 2026 | 24.8% | 32.5% | 10.9% | 16.4% | 9.1% | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 27.1% | 30% | 13.1% | 14.2% | 9% | 2.7% | 3.7% | 0.22% |
| Aug 2026 | 26.5% | 29.5% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 11.9% | 2.3% | 4.6% | 0.49% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.2% | 23.1% | 14.4% | 11.8% | 10.8% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 0.33% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 32.2% | 3.9K | +4.5% | +5.6 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 23.1% | 2.8K | -32.5% | -6.4 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.4% | 1.8K | 0% | +2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.8% | 1.4K | -17.6% | -0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 10.8% | 1.3K | -21.9% | -1.1 points | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 3.9% | 480 | +50% | +1.7 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 3.5% | 430 | -33.8% | -1.1 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.33% | 40 | -42.9% | -0.2 points |
1.
Anchor32.2%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 3.9K estimated branded searches, +4.5% vs prior month. Share +5.6 points.
2.
a2 Milk23.1%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 2.8K estimated branded searches, -32.5% vs prior month. Share -6.4 points.
14.4%
Held 3rd. 1.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2 points.
11.8%
Held 4th. 1.4K estimated branded searches, -17.6% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
10.8%
Held 5th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -21.9% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
6.
Alpro3.9%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 480 estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
7.
Oatly3.5%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 430 estimated branded searches, -33.8% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
8.
Oob0.33%
Held 8th. 40 estimated branded searches, -42.9% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
Compare popularity between Oob and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Oob
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How has branded search demand for Oob changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Oob in New Zealand fell from 70 to 40.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Oob’s share of searches among milk brands in New Zealand held steady, from 0.59% to 0.33%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand milk brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Anchor overtook a2 Milk to become the leader among milk brands in New Zealand, with 32.2% of the searches.

In September 2026, Alpro overtook Oatly to rank 6th among milk brands in New Zealand, with 3.9% of the searches.

In September 2026, Lewis Road Creamery gained share of searches among milk brands in New Zealand, from 12.4% to 14.4%.

In September 2026, a2 Milk lost share of searches among milk brands in New Zealand, from 29.5% to 23.1%.

In September 2026, Puhoi Valley lost share of searches among milk brands in New Zealand, from 11.9% to 10.8%.

In September 2026, Oatly lost share of searches among milk brands in New Zealand, from 4.6% to 3.5%.
How are Oob’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Oob’s 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.
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