How popular isSo Good?
In September 2026, people searched for So Good by name about 410 times in New Zealand, a 24.2% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 8% of all New Zealand plant milk brand searches, placing So Good fifth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about plant milk brands, So Good appeared in three of the five answers and was the joint second most recommended of the six.
So Good is the fifth most searched of 6 competitors and the joint second most recommended in AI answers.
VitasoyShare of searches 35.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Boring Oat MilkShare of searches 32.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
OatlyShare of searches 11.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
AlproShare of searches 11.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
So GoodShare of searches 8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top plant milk brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, So Good was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. So Good is the joint second most recommended of the six.
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.
Vitasoy4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Boring Oat Milk3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
So Good3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Oatly0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Alpro0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Califia Farms0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about plant milk brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which plant milk brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best plant milk brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best plant milk brand in New Zealand for coffee and cereal?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“oat milk nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“almond milk nz”
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 plant milk brands compete with So Good?
Share of searches by month for Vitasoy, Boring Oat Milk, Oatly, Alpro, So Good. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Vitasoy | Boring Oat Milk | Oatly | Alpro | So Good | Califia Farms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 25.4% | 35.4% | 17.6% | 12.8% | 8.3% | 0.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 22.2% | 41.8% | 16.1% | 11.2% | 8.1% | 0.49% |
| Dec 2025 | 25.5% | 33.2% | 16% | 16.6% | 8% | 0.62% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.2% | 32.6% | 15.5% | 11.6% | 10.6% | 0.46% |
| Feb 2026 | 25.1% | 26.8% | 30.1% | 10.5% | 7% | 0.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 27.7% | 30.5% | 23.5% | 10.2% | 7.7% | 0.44% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.7% | 31.3% | 19.6% | 11.5% | 7.4% | 0.45% |
| May 2026 | 30.2% | 29.7% | 22.2% | 9.9% | 7.4% | 0.63% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.2% | 26.1% | 18.9% | 9.8% | 8.4% | 0.48% |
| Jul 2026 | 36% | 29.2% | 17% | 8.9% | 8.5% | 0.41% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.9% | 28.9% | 20% | 8.3% | 8.5% | 0.41% |
| Sep 2026 | 35.5% | 32.9% | 11.9% | 11.3% | 8% | 0.39% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 35.5% | 1.8K | +11% | +1.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 32.9% | 1.7K | +20.7% | +4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 11.9% | 610 | -37.1% | -8.2 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 11.3% | 580 | +45% | +3 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 8% | 410 | 0% | -0.5 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.39% | 20 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Vitasoy35.5%
Held 1st. 1.8K estimated branded searches, +11% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
32.9%
Held 2nd. 1.7K estimated branded searches, +20.7% vs prior month. Share +4 points.
3.
Oatly11.9%
Held 3rd. 610 estimated branded searches, -37.1% vs prior month. Share -8.2 points.
4.
Alpro11.3%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 580 estimated branded searches, +45% vs prior month. Share +3 points.
5.
So Good8%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 410 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
0.39%
Held 6th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between So Good and its closest rivals
Every comparison with So Good
6 comparisons
How has branded search demand for So Good changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for So Good in New Zealand rose from 330 to 410.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, So Good’s share of searches among plant milk brands in New Zealand peaked at 10.6% in January 2026 and was lowest at 7% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand plant milk brands in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Alpro overtook So Good to rank 4th among plant milk brands in New Zealand, with 11.3% of the searches.

In September 2026, Boring Oat Milk gained share of searches among plant milk brands in New Zealand, from 28.9% to 32.9%.

In September 2026, Vitasoy gained share of searches among plant milk brands in New Zealand, from 33.9% to 35.5%.

In September 2026, Oatly lost share of searches among plant milk brands in New Zealand, from 20% to 11.9%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for So Good in New Zealand rose 24.2% over 12 measured months, from 330 to 410 in September 2026.
How are So Good’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using So Good’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.
- so good
- so good milk
Who owns So Good?
So Good is owned by
Sanitarium. Brandwave also tracks
Weet-Bix,
Marmite and
Vitality Works, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.
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Where does So Good compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oat milk brands | 4th of 5 | 4% | Show ranking |
| Plant milk brands | 5th of 6 | 8% | Shown above |
| Soy milk brands | 2nd of 3 | 31.8% | Show ranking |
| Almond milk brands | 2nd of 3 | 45.1% | Show ranking |

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