2XU vs Skins:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, 2XU had more branded searches than Skins among compression tights brands in New Zealand. 2XU had about 3,160 branded searches, while Skins had 840. 2XU made up 78.8% of all compression tights brand searches we track, and Skins accounted for 20.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about compression tights brands, both 2XU and Skins appeared in all five answers. 2XU was mentioned before Skins in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
2XU, about 4 searches for every 1 for Skins
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
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Top compression tights brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, both 2XU and Skins showed up in all five answers. 2XU was listed before Skins in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- 2XU1st
- Skins2nd
CEP Compression3rd
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- 2XU5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Skins5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- CEP Compression3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about compression tights brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which compression tights brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best compression tights brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best compression tights brand in New Zealand for running recovery?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“compression tights nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“women's compression tights”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is 2XU or Skins more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for 2XU and Skins by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all three compression tights brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for 2XU, Skins. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | 2XU | Skins | CEP Compression |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 75.6% | 24.1% | 0.25% |
| Nov 2025 | 84.4% | 15.5% | 0.15% |
| Dec 2025 | 78.6% | 21.1% | 0.31% |
| Jan 2026 | 79.8% | 19.9% | 0.26% |
| Feb 2026 | 76.3% | 23.4% | 0.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 74.3% | 25.4% | 0.24% |
| Apr 2026 | 74.5% | 25.2% | 0.24% |
| May 2026 | 77.3% | 22.7% | 0% |
| Jun 2026 | 78.9% | 20.9% | 0.21% |
| Jul 2026 | 72.9% | 26.8% | 0.27% |
| Aug 2026 | 75.8% | 24% | 0.24% |
| Sep 2026 | 78.8% | 20.9% | 0.25% |
How has the 2XU and Skins comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- 2XU was ahead of Skins in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 2XU’s share of searches among compression tights brands in New Zealand moved from 75.6% to 78.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.1K to 3.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Skins’ share of searches among compression tights brands in New Zealand moved from 24.1% to 20.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 980 to 840.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand compression tights brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, 2XU gained share of searches among compression tights brands in New Zealand, from 75.8% to 78.8%.
In September 2026, Skins lost share of searches among compression tights brands in New Zealand, from 24% to 20.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
8 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 2XU’s and Skins’ 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.
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