How popular isRitter Sport in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 570 branded searches for Ritter Sport in New Zealand which held steady over the last 11 months. Ritter Sport holds 0.58% estimated Share of Search among New Zealand chocolate brands and is ranked 8th of 9 competitors for search popularity.
Whittaker's49.5%
Cadbury19.2%Ferrero Rocher8.5%
Lindt7.4%
Wellington Chocolate Factory6.2%
Toblerone6%
Bennetts of Mangawhai2.1%Ritter Sport0.58%
Donovan's0.51%
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Which chocolate brands compete with Ritter Sport?
Share of Search by month for Whittaker's, Cadbury, Ferrero Rocher, Lindt, Wellington Chocolate Factory, Toblerone, Bennetts of Mangawhai, Ritter Sport. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Whittaker's | Cadbury | Ferrero Rocher | Lindt | Wellington Chocolate Factory | Toblerone | Bennetts of Mangawhai | Ritter Sport | Donovan's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50.2% | 14.2% | 8.3% | 9.1% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 0.64% | 0.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.2% | 14.6% | 10.1% | 10.4% | 7.1% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 0.56% | 0.58% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.3% | 14.3% | 16.9% | 12.4% | 6.7% | 9% | 3.6% | 0.36% | 0.54% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.7% | 16.3% | 9.1% | 9.6% | 11.3% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 0.53% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.9% | 14.6% | 10.1% | 9.7% | 8.8% | 5% | 3.7% | 0.74% | 0.52% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.6% | 19.9% | 7% | 14.5% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 0.43% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.4% | 29.4% | 6.8% | 12.8% | 7.5% | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.52% | 0.43% |
| May 2026 | 40.5% | 25.9% | 9.6% | 8.9% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 0.93% | 0.59% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.5% | 22.3% | 7.4% | 8.3% | 7.7% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 0.76% | 0.68% |
| Jul 2026 | 53.2% | 18.2% | 6.9% | 7.4% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 0.66% | 0.52% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.5% | 19.2% | 8.5% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 6% | 2.1% | 0.58% | 0.51% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 49.5% | 49K | -6.8% | -3.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 19.2% | 19K | +5.8% | +1.1 points | |
| 3, moved from 5th to 3rd | 8.5% | 8.4K | +23.1% | +1.6 pointsmoved from 5th to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.4% | 7.3K | -0.68% | 0 points | |
| 5, moved from 3rd to 5th | 6.2% | 6.1K | -17.9% | -1.3 pointsmoved from 3rd to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 6% | 5.9K | +78.4% | +2.6 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.1% | 2.1K | -7.9% | -0.2 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.58% | 570 | -12.3% | -0.1 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.51% | 500 | -2% | 0 points |
49.5%
held 1st · 49K estimated branded searches · -6.8% vs prior month · -3.6 points
2.
Cadbury19.2%
held 2nd · 19K estimated branded searches · +5.8% vs prior month · +1.1 points
8.5%
moved from 5th to 3rd · 8.4K estimated branded searches · +23.1% vs prior month · +1.6 points
4.
Lindt7.4%
held 4th · 7.3K estimated branded searches · -0.68% vs prior month · 0 points
moved from 3rd to 5th · 6.1K estimated branded searches · -17.9% vs prior month · -1.3 points
6%
held 6th · 5.9K estimated branded searches · +78.4% vs prior month · +2.6 points
2.1%
held 7th · 2.1K estimated branded searches · -7.9% vs prior month · -0.2 points
0.58%
held 8th · 570 estimated branded searches · -12.3% vs prior month · -0.1 points
0.51%
held 9th · 500 estimated branded searches · -2% vs prior month · 0 points
Compare search popularity between Ritter Sport and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Ritter Sport changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Ritter Sport in New Zealand held steady, from 550 to 570.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Ritter Sport’s estimated Share of Search among chocolate brands in New Zealand held steady, from 0.64% to 0.58%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand chocolate brands in August 2026?
6 changes
In August 2026, Ferrero Rocher overtook Wellington Chocolate Factory to rank 3rd among chocolate brands in New Zealand, at 8.5%.
In August 2026, Toblerone gained estimated Share of Search among chocolate brands in New Zealand, from 3.4% to 6%.
In August 2026, Cadbury gained estimated Share of Search among chocolate brands in New Zealand, from 18.2% to 19.2%.
In August 2026, Whittaker's lost estimated Share of Search among chocolate brands in New Zealand, from 53.2% to 49.5%.
In August 2026, Wellington Chocolate Factory lost estimated Share of Search among chocolate brands in New Zealand, from 7.5% to 6.2%.
Lindt’s estimated Share of Search among chocolate brands in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 8.9% to 7.4% in August 2026.
How is Ritter Sport measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ritter Sport’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.
6 branded search terms
- ritter sport
- ritter sport choco
- ritter sport near me
- ritter sport nz
- ritter sport online
- rittersport
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