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Ferrero Rocher vs Lindt:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Ferrero Rocher and Lindt were level in searches among chocolate bar brands in New Zealand, with an estimated 5.6K branded searches each, at 16.6% and 16.7% of the total. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about chocolate bar brands, Lindt appeared in one of the five answers and Ferrero Rocher in none.

Among chocolate bar brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Lindt and Ferrero Rocher are searched for about as often as each other.

Lindt 5.6K searchesFerrero Rocher 5.6K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Lindt, mentioned in 1 of 5 answers, Ferrero Rocher in 0

Lindt in 1 of 5Ferrero Rocher in 0 of 5

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Top chocolate bar brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Lindt was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Ferrero Rocher 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.

  1. Whittaker's1st
  2. Wellington Chocolate Factory2nd
  3. Ocho3rd
  4. Tony's Chocolonely4th
  5. Lindt5th
  6. Ferrero Rocher–

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
  • Wellington Chocolate Factory3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Ocho3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Tony's Chocolonely2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 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

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Is Ferrero Rocher or Lindt more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Ferrero Rocher and Lindt by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six chocolate bar brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Ferrero Rocher and Lindt among chocolate bar brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Lindt, Ferrero Rocher. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthWhittaker'sWellington Chocolate FactoryLindtFerrero RocherOchoTony's Chocolonely
Oct 202543.9%20%20.2%13.8%1.9%0.21%
Nov 202538.2%17.6%24.3%18.3%1.5%0.13%
Dec 202527%15.2%27.6%29%1.2%0.07%
Jan 202633.3%27.8%21.6%15.7%1.4%0.1%
Feb 202642.9%19.5%19.8%16.4%1.2%0.2%
Mar 202638.1%17.4%30.3%12.2%1.5%0.44%
Apr 202634.8%19.4%30.3%13.4%1.5%0.49%
May 202639.2%18%21.5%18.4%1.7%1.3%
Jun 202643.8%20.1%19.5%13.8%1.9%0.94%
Jul 202649.6%18.6%17%12.6%1.8%0.38%
Aug 202644.4%16.8%18.4%17%2.6%0.78%
Sep 202643.7%20%16.7%16.6%2.1%0.95%

How has the Ferrero Rocher and Lindt comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Ferrero Rocher took it in December 2025, Lindt took it in January 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ferrero Rocher’s share of searches among chocolate bar brands in New Zealand moved from 13.8% to 16.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.7K to 5.6K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lindt’s share of searches among chocolate bar brands in New Zealand moved from 20.2% to 16.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.8K to 5.6K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand chocolate bar brands in September 2026?

3 changes
  1. In September 2026, Wellington Chocolate Factory overtook Lindt and Ferrero Rocher to rank 2nd among chocolate bar brands in New Zealand, with 20% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Lindt lost share of searches among chocolate bar brands in New Zealand, from 18.4% to 16.7%.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Ferrero Rocher in New Zealand rose 20.3% over 12 measured months, from 4.7K to 5.6K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

16 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ferrero Rocher’s and Lindt’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.

Ferrero Rocher

8 branded search terms

  • 30 ferrero rocher
  • collection ferrero rocher
  • dark ferrero rocher
  • ferrero rocher countdown
  • ferrero rocher grand
  • ferrero rocher star
  • ferrero rocher woolies
  • ferrerorocher

Lindt

8 branded search terms

  • bunny lindt
  • lindt
  • lindt candy bars
  • lindt cocoa
  • lindt easter egg
  • lindt lindor
  • lindt pistachio
  • lindt truffles

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