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How popular isPlum?

In September 2026, people searched for Plum by name about 20 times in New Zealand, a 100% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 0.34% of all New Zealand kids play equipment brand searches, placing Plum tenth out of 12 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about kids play equipment brands, Plum did not appear in any of the answers.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Plum is the tenth most searched of 12 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.

  1. JumpflexShare of searches 22.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  2. Little TikesShare of searches 21.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  3. Forest & FrolicShare of searches 16.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  4. KeterShare of searches 12.1%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
  5. PlumShare of searches 0.34%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –

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Top kids play equipment brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Plum 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.

  1. Vuly1st
  2. Forest & Frolic2nd
  3. gobaplay3rd
  4. Jumpflex4th
  5. Little Tikes–
  6. Keter–
  7. Intex–
  8. Bestway–
  9. Step2–
  10. Plum–
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Mentioned by AI

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

  • Jumpflex3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Forest & Frolic3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • gobaplay3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Vuly2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Little Tikes0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Keter0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Intex0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Bestway0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Step20 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Plum0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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See every answer about kids play equipment brands

5 answers

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 kids play equipment brands compete with Plum?

Plum against kids play equipment brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Jumpflex, Little Tikes, Forest & Frolic, Keter, Intex, Bestway, Step2, Vuly, Plum. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthJumpflexLittle TikesForest & FrolicKeterIntexBestwayStep2VulygobaplayPlumGongeTP Toys
Oct 202527.7%18.4%18.4%10.2%11.3%10.2%1.3%0.57%1.6%0.14%0.14%0.14%
Nov 202526.2%16.8%14.1%8.8%15.7%14.1%1.5%0.62%1.9%0.18%0.09%0.09%
Dec 202526.2%13.6%13.6%9.2%17.7%16.8%0.94%0.52%0.73%0.21%0.31%0.1%
Jan 202623.7%12.7%12.7%15.6%16.1%15.6%1.6%0.71%0.71%0.18%0.18%0.18%
Feb 202626.3%18.4%12.3%15.1%12%12.3%1.8%0.51%0.77%0.26%0.26%0%
Mar 202625.3%21.8%14.6%14.6%11.4%7.9%1.7%0.5%0.99%0.5%0.25%0.25%
Apr 202626.1%22.5%15.1%15.1%8.2%8.2%2.3%0.77%1%0.26%0.26%0.26%
May 202620.4%23.9%16%16%10.1%8.7%3%0.54%0.54%0.27%0.27%0.27%
Jun 202622.7%24.9%13.6%13.6%11.3%9.1%2.5%0.28%1.1%0.28%0.28%0.28%
Jul 202624%25%18%12%10%6.5%2.3%0.75%0.75%0.25%0.25%0.25%
Aug 202621.9%23.8%17.1%14%9.5%7.6%2.1%1.7%1.7%0.24%0.24%0.24%
Sep 202622.9%21.9%16.9%12.1%12%6.6%2.9%2.9%1.2%0.34%0.17%0.17%

  1. 1.Jumpflex

    22.9%

    Moved from 2nd to 1st. 1.4K estimated branded searches, +47.8% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.

  2. 2.Little Tikes

    21.9%

    Moved from 1st to 2nd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +30% vs prior month. Share -1.8 points.

  3. 3.Forest & Frolic

    16.9%

    Held 3rd. 1K estimated branded searches, +38.9% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  4. 4.Keter

    12.1%

    Held 4th. 720 estimated branded searches, +22% vs prior month. Share -1.9 points.

  5. 5.Intex

    12%

    Held 5th. 710 estimated branded searches, +77.5% vs prior month. Share +2.5 points.

  6. 6.Bestway

    6.6%

    Held 6th. 390 estimated branded searches, +21.9% vs prior month. Share -1 points.

  7. 7.Step2

    2.9%

    Held 7th. 170 estimated branded searches, +88.9% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.

  8. 8.Vuly

    2.9%

    Moved from 9th to 8th. 170 estimated branded searches, +142.9% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.

  9. 9.gobaplay

    1.2%

    Moved from 8th to 9th. 70 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.

  10. 10.Plum

    0.34%

    Moved from 11th to 10th. 20 estimated branded searches, +100% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.

  11. 11.Gonge

    0.17%

    Moved from 10th to 11th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

  12. 12.TP Toys

    0.17%

    Held 12th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

Compare popularity between Plum and its closest rivals

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

2 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Plum in New Zealand rose from 10 to 20.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Plum rose from 11th to 10th among kids play equipment brands in New Zealand.

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

6 changes

  1. 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.

  2. In September 2026, Vuly overtook gobaplay to rank 8th among kids play equipment brands in New Zealand, with 2.9% of the searches.

  3. In September 2026, Intex gained share of searches among kids play equipment brands in New Zealand, from 9.5% to 12%.

  4. In September 2026, Step2 gained share of searches among kids play equipment brands in New Zealand, from 2.1% to 2.9%.

  5. In September 2026, Keter lost share of searches among kids play equipment brands in New Zealand, from 14% to 12.1%.

  6. In September 2026, Little Tikes lost share of searches among kids play equipment brands in New Zealand, from 23.8% to 21.9%.

How are Plum’s branded searches counted?

1 search term

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

  • plum play

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does Plum compete?

Plum 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
Trampoline brands6th of 60.31%Show ranking
Kids play equipment brands10th of 120.34%Shown above
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