How popular isToblerone?
In September 2026, people searched for Toblerone by name about 4,960 times in New Zealand, a 28.8% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 5.2% of all New Zealand chocolate brand searches, placing Toblerone sixth out of 12 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about chocolate brands, Toblerone did not appear in any of the answers.
Toblerone is the sixth most searched of 12 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
Whittaker'sShare of searches 51.8%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
CadburyShare of searches 16.2%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Wellington Chocolate FactoryShare of searches 7.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Ferrero RocherShare of searches 6.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
TobleroneShare of searches 5.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top chocolate brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Toblerone 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.
Whittaker's5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ocho4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Cadbury3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Wellington Chocolate Factory3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bennetto3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
House of Chocolate2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Lindt1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ferrero Rocher0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Toblerone0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bennetts of Mangawhai0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about chocolate brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which chocolate brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best chocolate brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best chocolate brand in New Zealand for an everyday treat?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“chocolate brands nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“milk chocolate 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 19, 2026.
Which chocolate brands compete with Toblerone?
Share of searches by month for Whittaker's, Cadbury, Wellington Chocolate Factory, Ferrero Rocher, Lindt, Toblerone, Bennetts of Mangawhai. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Whittaker's | Cadbury | Wellington Chocolate Factory | Ferrero Rocher | Lindt | Toblerone | Bennetts of Mangawhai | House of Chocolate | Ocho | Bennetto | Donovan's | Ritter Sport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.3% | 13.5% | 8.4% | 6.2% | 8.5% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.75% | 0.66% | 0.69% | 0.61% |
| Nov 2025 | 48.6% | 14% | 7.1% | 7.7% | 9.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 0.56% | 0.63% | 0.68% | 0.51% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.4% | 14.2% | 6.9% | 13.6% | 12.2% | 7.2% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.36% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.8% | 15.6% | 11.4% | 7.1% | 9.2% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 0.57% | 0.57% | 0.61% | 0.55% |
| Feb 2026 | 48.4% | 13.5% | 8.8% | 8% | 9.3% | 4% | 3.6% | 2% | 0.54% | 0.54% | 0.6% | 0.72% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.5% | 18.5% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 13.7% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.58% | 0.62% | 0.5% | 0.64% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.1% | 21.6% | 8% | 5.9% | 13.6% | 2.5% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.58% | 0.59% | 0.51% | 0.53% |
| May 2026 | 43.5% | 22.3% | 7% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.62% | 0.73% | 0.67% | 0.92% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.2% | 20.4% | 7.7% | 5.6% | 7.9% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.68% | 0.6% | 0.72% | 0.76% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.3% | 16.3% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.65% | 0.51% | 0.58% | 0.65% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.1% | 17.4% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 7.1% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.89% | 0.78% | 0.58% | 0.53% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.8% | 16.2% | 7.6% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.74% | 0.64% | 0.61% | 0.44% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 51.8% | 49.8K | 0% | +0.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 16.2% | 15.6K | -8.4% | -1.3 points | |
| 3, moved from 5th to 3rd | 7.6% | 7.3K | +21% | +1.4 pointsmoved from 5th to 3rd | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.6% | 6.3K | -2.9% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, moved from 3rd to 5th | 6.5% | 6.3K | -9.9% | -0.6 pointsmoved from 3rd to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 5.2% | 5K | +3.3% | +0.2 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.1% | 2K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 1.7% | 1.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.74% | 710 | -18.4% | -0.2 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.64% | 620 | -18.4% | -0.1 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 0.61% | 590 | +3.5% | 0 points | |
| 12, held 12th | 0.44% | 420 | -19.2% | -0.1 points |
51.8%
Held 1st. 49.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
2.
Cadbury16.2%
Held 2nd. 15.6K estimated branded searches, -8.4% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
Moved from 5th to 3rd. 7.3K estimated branded searches, +21% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.
6.6%
Held 4th. 6.3K estimated branded searches, -2.9% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.
Lindt6.5%
Moved from 3rd to 5th. 6.3K estimated branded searches, -9.9% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
5.2%
Held 6th. 5K estimated branded searches, +3.3% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
2.1%
Held 7th. 2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1.7%
Held 8th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.
Ocho0.74%
Held 9th. 710 estimated branded searches, -18.4% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
10.
Bennetto0.64%
Held 10th. 620 estimated branded searches, -18.4% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
11.
Donovan's0.61%
Held 11th. 590 estimated branded searches, +3.5% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
12.
Ritter Sport0.44%
Held 12th. 420 estimated branded searches, -19.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Toblerone and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Toblerone changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Toblerone in New Zealand rose from 3.9K to 5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Toblerone’s share of searches among chocolate brands in New Zealand increased from 4.5% to 5.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Toblerone’s share of searches among chocolate brands in New Zealand peaked at 7.2% in December 2025 and was lowest at 2.5% in April 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand chocolate brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Wellington Chocolate Factory overtook Lindt and Ferrero Rocher to rank 3rd among chocolate brands in New Zealand, with 7.6% of the searches.

In September 2026, Whittaker's gained share of searches among chocolate brands in New Zealand, from 51.1% to 51.8%.

In September 2026, Cadbury lost share of searches among chocolate brands in New Zealand, from 17.4% to 16.2%.

In September 2026, Lindt lost share of searches among chocolate brands in New Zealand, from 7.1% to 6.5%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Toblerone in New Zealand rose 28.8% over 12 measured months, from 3.9K to 5K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Ferrero Rocher in New Zealand rose 20.5% over 12 measured months, from 5.3K to 6.3K in September 2026.
How are Toblerone’s branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Toblerone’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.
- chocolate toblerone dark
- giant toblerone
- miniature toblerone
- toblerone
- toblerone 100g
- toblerone and on
- toblerone coco
- toblerone praline
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