How popular isOwala?
In September 2026, people searched for Owala by name about 26,600 times in New Zealand, a 98.3% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 40% of all New Zealand insulated tumbler brand searches, placing Owala first out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about insulated tumbler brands, Owala did not appear in any of the answers.
Owala is the most searched of 6 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
OwalaShare of searches 40%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Frank GreenShare of searches 24.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Hydro FlaskShare of searches 17%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
StanleyShare of searches 16.1%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
YETIShare of searches 2.1%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top insulated tumbler brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Owala 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.
Stanley1st
YETI2nd
Hydro Flask3rd
Frank Green4th
Owala–
Chilly's–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Frank Green4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hydro Flask4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Stanley4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
YETI3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Owala0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Chilly's0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about insulated tumbler brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which insulated tumbler brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best insulated tumbler brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best insulated tumbler brand in New Zealand for everyday drinks?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best insulated tumbler”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“insulated bottle nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which insulated tumbler brands compete with Owala?
Share of searches by month for Owala, Frank Green, Hydro Flask, Stanley, YETI. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Owala | Frank Green | Hydro Flask | Stanley | YETI | Chilly's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 21.9% | 37.7% | 21.6% | 16.7% | 1.6% | 0.54% |
| Nov 2025 | 27.2% | 32% | 27% | 11.5% | 2% | 0.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 24.9% | 35.1% | 24.3% | 12.7% | 2.6% | 0.41% |
| Jan 2026 | 27.6% | 31.6% | 26.6% | 11.4% | 2.4% | 0.45% |
| Feb 2026 | 35.8% | 28.1% | 23.5% | 10.1% | 2% | 0.48% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.2% | 28% | 23.4% | 10.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.1% | 28.9% | 24.5% | 12.8% | 2.2% | 0.61% |
| May 2026 | 31.6% | 29.5% | 20.5% | 15.9% | 1.9% | 0.63% |
| Jun 2026 | 30.9% | 23.6% | 19.9% | 23.2% | 1.8% | 0.61% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.8% | 26.4% | 22.4% | 14.2% | 1.7% | 0.56% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.4% | 28.3% | 19.7% | 12.5% | 1.6% | 0.49% |
| Sep 2026 | 40% | 24.4% | 17% | 16.1% | 2.1% | 0.52% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 40% | 20.1K | -17.1% | +2.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.4% | 12.3K | -32.8% | -3.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17% | 8.6K | -33.2% | -2.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 16.1% | 8.1K | 0% | +3.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.1% | 1K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.52% | 260 | -18.8% | 0 points |
1.
Owala40%
Held 1st. 20.1K estimated branded searches, -17.1% vs prior month. Share +2.5 points.
24.4%
Held 2nd. 12.3K estimated branded searches, -32.8% vs prior month. Share -3.8 points.
17%
Held 3rd. 8.6K estimated branded searches, -33.2% vs prior month. Share -2.7 points.
4.
Stanley16.1%
Held 4th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +3.6 points.
5.
YETI2.1%
Held 5th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
6.
Chilly's0.52%
Held 6th. 260 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between Owala and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Owala
7 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Owala changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Owala in New Zealand rose from 13.4K to 26.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Owala’s share of searches among insulated tumbler brands in New Zealand increased from 21.9% to 40%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Owala rose from 2nd to 1st among insulated tumbler brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand insulated tumbler brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Stanley gained share of searches among insulated tumbler brands in New Zealand, from 12.5% to 16.1%.

In September 2026, Owala gained share of searches among insulated tumbler brands in New Zealand, from 37.4% to 40%.

In September 2026, Frank Green lost share of searches among insulated tumbler brands in New Zealand, from 28.3% to 24.4%.

In September 2026, Hydro Flask lost share of searches among insulated tumbler brands in New Zealand, from 19.7% to 17%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for YETI in New Zealand rose 35.1% over 12 measured months, from 770 to 1K in September 2026.
How are Owala’s branded searches counted?
13 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Owala’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.
- owala
- owala bottle
- owala colors
- owala cup
- owala drink bottle
- owala lid
- owala replacement lid
- owala sale
- owala sippy cup
- owala tumbler
- owala water bottle
- water bottle owala
- yellow owala
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Where does Owala compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink bottle brands | 1st of 8 | 33.5% | Show ranking |
| Insulated tumbler brands | 1st of 6 | 40% | Shown above |

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