Rhino-Rack vs Yakima:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Rhino-Rack and Yakima were level in searches among cargo basket brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 1.1K branded searches each, at 17.8% and 17.4% of the total. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cargo basket brands, both Rhino-Rack and Yakima appeared in all five answers. Yakima was mentioned before Rhino-Rack in four out of five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Rhino-Rack and Yakima are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
Yakima, named ahead of Rhino-Rack in 4 of 5 answers
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Top cargo basket brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, both Rhino-Rack and Yakima showed up in all five answers. Yakima was listed before Rhino-Rack in four of them.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Yakima1st
Rhino-Rack2nd
Thule3rd
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Rhino-Rack5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Yakima5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Thule3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cargo basket brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cargo basket brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cargo basket brand in New Zealand for extra storage?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best cargo basket”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“roof basket nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Rhino-Rack or Yakima more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Rhino-Rack and Yakima by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all three cargo basket brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Rhino-Rack, Yakima. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Thule | Rhino-Rack | Yakima |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 67.3% | 18.5% | 14.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 66% | 19.6% | 14.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 62.5% | 20.9% | 16.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 67.5% | 17.7% | 14.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 66.6% | 19% | 14.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 71.3% | 16.6% | 12.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 70.1% | 16.7% | 13.2% |
| May 2026 | 70.6% | 16.3% | 13.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 71.2% | 15.7% | 13.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 70.7% | 16% | 13.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 69.1% | 15.6% | 15.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 64.8% | 17.8% | 17.4% |
How has the Rhino-Rack and Yakima comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Rhino-Rack was ahead of Yakima in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rhino-Rack’s share of searches among cargo basket brands in New Zealand moved from 18.5% to 17.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.4K to 1.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Yakima’s share of searches among cargo basket brands in New Zealand moved from 14.2% to 17.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cargo basket brands in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Rhino-Rack gained share of searches among cargo basket brands in New Zealand, from 15.6% to 17.8%.

In September 2026, Yakima gained share of searches among cargo basket brands in New Zealand, from 15.3% to 17.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Rhino-Rack’s and Yakima’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Rhino-Rack
4 branded search terms
- rhino rack
- rhino rack platform
- rhino rack vortex
- rhinorack
Yakima
2 branded search terms
- yakima roof box
- yakima roof rack
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