How popular isStoney Creek?
In September 2026, people searched for Stoney Creek by name about 9,930 times in New Zealand, a 22.3% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 33.4% of all New Zealand hunting clothing brand searches, placing Stoney Creek first out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hunting clothing brands, Stoney Creek appeared in all answers and was the second most recommended of the ten.
Stoney Creek is the most searched of 10 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
Stoney CreekShare of searches 33.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Hunters ElementShare of searches 18.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
BushbuckShare of searches 18.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
SwaziShare of searches 12.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
GamegearShare of searches 9.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top hunting clothing brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Stoney Creek appeared in all five answers. Stoney Creek is the second most recommended of the ten.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Swazi1st
Stoney Creek2nd
Hunters Element3rd
Ridgeline4th
Huntech5th
Bushbuck6th
Kuiu7th
Gamegear–
First Lite–
Sitka–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Stoney Creek5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Swazi5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Hunters Element4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Huntech3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ridgeline3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bushbuck2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Kuiu2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Gamegear0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
First Lite0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sitka0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about hunting clothing brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hunting clothing brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hunting clothing brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hunting clothing brand in New Zealand for cold wet bush?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hunting clothing brands nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hunting jacket 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 hunting clothing brands compete with Stoney Creek?
Share of searches by month for Stoney Creek, Hunters Element, Bushbuck, Swazi, Gamegear, Kuiu. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Stoney Creek | Hunters Element | Bushbuck | Swazi | Gamegear | Kuiu | Huntech | Ridgeline | First Lite | Sitka |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 31.7% | 20% | 17.2% | 13.8% | 7.9% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.82% | 0.51% |
| Nov 2025 | 29.9% | 18.2% | 29.8% | 10.2% | 5.7% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.57% | 0.42% | 0.47% |
| Dec 2025 | 33.6% | 21.1% | 18.3% | 11.5% | 8.4% | 2.1% | 3% | 0.98% | 0.47% | 0.51% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.2% | 20.3% | 20.7% | 12% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 0.65% | 0.58% |
| Feb 2026 | 32.5% | 17% | 21.6% | 12% | 7.6% | 3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.84% | 0.88% |
| Mar 2026 | 31% | 20.1% | 20.7% | 13.8% | 7.4% | 2% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 0.54% | 0.67% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.8% | 20.9% | 17.9% | 12.8% | 8.2% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.57% | 0.73% |
| May 2026 | 30.4% | 23.8% | 16.6% | 14% | 8.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.53% | 0.66% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.8% | 18.5% | 19% | 13.7% | 7.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.42% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.2% | 22% | 14.8% | 14.2% | 9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.38% | 0.47% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.4% | 22.9% | 19.6% | 14% | 7.8% | 1.8% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.51% | 0.48% |
| Sep 2026 | 33.4% | 18.2% | 18.2% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 3.1% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.47% | 0.44% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 33.4% | 9.9K | -18.1% | +4.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 18.2% | 5.4K | -42.8% | -4.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 18.2% | 5.4K | -33.3% | -1.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 12.8% | 3.8K | -34.2% | -1.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 9.8% | 2.9K | -9.4% | +2 points | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 3.1% | 910 | +21.3% | +1.2 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 2% | 590 | -33% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.6% | 480 | -14.3% | +0.3 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.47% | 140 | -33.3% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.44% | 130 | -35% | 0 points |
33.4%
Held 1st. 9.9K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share +4.1 points.
18.2%
Held 2nd. 5.4K estimated branded searches, -42.8% vs prior month. Share -4.7 points.
3.
Bushbuck18.2%
Held 3rd. 5.4K estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
4.
Swazi12.8%
Held 4th. 3.8K estimated branded searches, -34.2% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
5.
Gamegear9.8%
Held 5th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -9.4% vs prior month. Share +2 points.
6.
Kuiu3.1%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 910 estimated branded searches, +21.3% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.
7.
Huntech2%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 590 estimated branded searches, -33% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
1.6%
Held 8th. 480 estimated branded searches, -14.3% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
0.47%
Held 9th. 140 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
Sitka0.44%
Held 10th. 130 estimated branded searches, -35% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Stoney Creek changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Stoney Creek in New Zealand rose from 8.1K to 9.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stoney Creek’s share of searches among hunting clothing brands in New Zealand increased from 31.7% to 33.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Stoney Creek’s share of searches among hunting clothing brands in New Zealand peaked at 34.8% in June 2026 and was lowest at 29.4% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand hunting clothing brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Kuiu overtook Huntech to rank 6th among hunting clothing brands in New Zealand, with 3.1% of the searches.

In September 2026, Stoney Creek gained share of searches among hunting clothing brands in New Zealand, from 29.4% to 33.4%.

In September 2026, Gamegear gained share of searches among hunting clothing brands in New Zealand, from 7.8% to 9.8%.

In September 2026, Hunters Element lost share of searches among hunting clothing brands in New Zealand, from 22.9% to 18.2%.

In September 2026, Bushbuck lost share of searches among hunting clothing brands in New Zealand, from 19.6% to 18.2%.

In September 2026, Swazi lost share of searches among hunting clothing brands in New Zealand, from 14% to 12.8%.
How are Stoney Creek’s branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Stoney Creek’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.
- stoney creek
- stoney creek camo
- stoney creek hunting
- stoneycreek
- stoneycreek hunting
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Where does Stoney Creek compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo shorts brands | 5th of 10 | 2.9% | Show ranking |
| Farm clothing brands | 2nd of 6 | 23.9% | Show ranking |
| Hunting clothing brands | 1st of 10 | 33.4% | Shown above |
| Camo hunting clothing brands | 1st of 6 | 48.2% | Show ranking |

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