Kazoo vs KONG:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, KONG had more branded searches than Kazoo among dog bed brands in New Zealand. KONG had about 890 branded searches, while Kazoo had 110. KONG made up 53.9% of all dog bed brand searches we track, and Kazoo accounted for 6.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about dog bed brands, Kazoo appeared in three of the five answers and KONG in none.
Who do people search for more?
KONG, about 8 searches for every 1 for Kazoo
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Top dog bed brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Kazoo was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. KONG did not appear in any of the five answers.
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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.
- The Brooklyn3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Kazoo3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Snooza3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
EzyDog2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- KONG0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Wild One0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which dog bed brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best dog bed brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best dog bed brand in New Zealand for a comfortable sleeper?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“orthopedic dog bed”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“dog beds nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Kazoo or KONG more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Kazoo and KONG by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six dog bed brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for KONG, Kazoo. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | KONG | EzyDog | The Brooklyn | Kazoo | Wild One | Snooza |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.1% | 19.8% | 16% | 7.4% | 10.5% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 44.2% | 19.4% | 19.4% | 7.3% | 8.5% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.3% | 17.6% | 14.2% | 7.4% | 9.5% | 2% |
| Jan 2026 | 44% | 19.3% | 19.3% | 7.2% | 8.4% | 1.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.9% | 15.2% | 15.2% | 7.2% | 8% | 1.4% |
| Mar 2026 | 53% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 6.5% | 8.3% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 51.7% | 15.1% | 18.6% | 7% | 6.4% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 50.9% | 12% | 22.3% | 6.9% | 6.3% | 1.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.3% | 13.8% | 20.7% | 8% | 9% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 53.4% | 16.9% | 16.9% | 6.3% | 4.8% | 1.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 53% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 6.5% | 8.3% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 53.9% | 15.8% | 15.8% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 1.2% |
How has the Kazoo and KONG comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- KONG was ahead of Kazoo in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kazoo’s share of searches among dog bed brands in New Zealand moved from 7.4% to 6.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 120 to 110.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KONG’s share of searches among dog bed brands in New Zealand moved from 45.1% to 53.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 730 to 890.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand dog bed brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, KONG gained share of searches among dog bed brands in New Zealand, from 53% to 53.9%.
In September 2026, Kazoo rose from 5th to 4th among dog bed brands in New Zealand.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Kazoo’s and KONG’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.
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