How popular isRoxy?
In September 2026, people searched for Roxy by name about 600 times in New Zealand, a 9.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.53% of all New Zealand swim shorts brand searches, placing Roxy sixth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about swim shorts brands, Roxy did not appear in any of the answers.
Roxy is the sixth most searched of 6 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
AS ColourShare of searches 54.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
PatagoniaShare of searches 24.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
BillabongShare of searches 9.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Rip CurlShare of searches 9.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
RoxyShare of searches 0.53%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top swim shorts brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Roxy 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Billabong4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Rip Curl4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Quiksilver4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Patagonia3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
AS Colour2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Roxy0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about swim shorts brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which swim shorts brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best swim shorts brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best swim shorts brand in New Zealand for the beach?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mens swim shorts”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best swim shorts”
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 swim shorts brands compete with Roxy?
Share of searches by month for AS Colour, Patagonia, Billabong, Rip Curl, Roxy. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | AS Colour | Patagonia | Billabong | Rip Curl | Quiksilver | Roxy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 58.6% | 21.4% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 1% | 0.56% |
| Nov 2025 | 60.7% | 18.2% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 0.9% | 0.72% |
| Dec 2025 | 56.7% | 20.7% | 8.7% | 12.2% | 0.88% | 0.68% |
| Jan 2026 | 46.2% | 31% | 9.2% | 12% | 0.87% | 0.67% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.8% | 28.9% | 7.7% | 9.2% | 0.88% | 0.51% |
| Mar 2026 | 58% | 25.9% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 0.73% | 0.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.2% | 29.7% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 0.67% | 0.28% |
| May 2026 | 58.8% | 26.3% | 7% | 6.9% | 0.76% | 0.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.6% | 26.6% | 5.7% | 7.1% | 0.76% | 0.31% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.5% | 29.8% | 6.5% | 7.9% | 0.82% | 0.43% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.3% | 30.3% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.72% | 0.44% |
| Sep 2026 | 54.9% | 24.6% | 9.7% | 9.6% | 0.7% | 0.53% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 54.9% | 33.1K | -18.3% | -0.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.6% | 14.8K | -33.3% | -5.8 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9.7% | 5.9K | +20.1% | +3.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 9.6% | 5.8K | +21.7% | +3.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.7% | 420 | -20.8% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.53% | 320 | 0% | +0.1 points |
54.9%
Held 1st. 33.1K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
24.6%
Held 2nd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -5.8 points.
9.7%
Held 3rd. 5.9K estimated branded searches, +20.1% vs prior month. Share +3.1 points.
4.
Rip Curl9.6%
Held 4th. 5.8K estimated branded searches, +21.7% vs prior month. Share +3.1 points.
0.7%
Held 5th. 420 estimated branded searches, -20.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
Roxy0.53%
Held 6th. 320 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Roxy and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Roxy
11 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Roxy changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Roxy in New Zealand fell from 660 to 600.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Roxy’s share of searches among swim shorts brands in New Zealand held steady, from 0.56% to 0.53%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand swim shorts brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Rip Curl gained share of searches among swim shorts brands in New Zealand, from 6.5% to 9.6%.

In September 2026, Billabong gained share of searches among swim shorts brands in New Zealand, from 6.7% to 9.7%.

In September 2026, Patagonia lost share of searches among swim shorts brands in New Zealand, from 30.3% to 24.6%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Quiksilver in New Zealand fell 40.8% over 12 measured months, from 710 to 420 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for AS Colour in New Zealand fell 18.3% over 12 measured months, from 40.5K to 33.1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Roxy in New Zealand fell 17.9% over 12 measured months, from 390 to 320 in September 2026.
How are Roxy’s branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Roxy’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.
- boardshorts roxy
- roxy boardshorts
- roxy clothing
- roxy snow pants
- roxy swimwear
- roxy wetsuit
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Where does Roxy compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snow pants brands | 8th of 8 | 0.01% | Show ranking |
| Swim shorts brands | 6th of 6 | 0.53% | Shown above |
| Surf brands | 7th of 10 | 3.2% | Show ranking |
| Wetsuit brands | 5th of 8 | 2.4% | Show ranking |

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