Havaianas vs Reef:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Havaianas had more branded searches than Reef among flip flop brands in New Zealand. Havaianas had about 4,890 branded searches, while Reef had 910. Havaianas made up 5.7% of all flip flop brand searches we track, and Reef accounted for 1.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about flip flop brands, Havaianas appeared in four of the five answers and Reef in three. Havaianas was mentioned before Reef in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Havaianas, about 5 searches for every 1 for Reef
Who does AI mention more?
Havaianas, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Reef in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Havaianas, named ahead of Reef in every answer
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Top flip flop brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Havaianas was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Reef was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Havaianas was listed before Reef in every answer.
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.
Archies5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Havaianas4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Reef3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Birkenstock1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Teva1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Crocs0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about flip flop brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which flip flop brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best flip flop brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best flip flop brand in New Zealand for everyday summer wear?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best flip flops”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“comfortable flip flops”
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.
Is Havaianas or Reef more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Havaianas and Reef by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six flip flop brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Havaianas, Reef. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Birkenstock | Crocs | Havaianas | Reef | Archies | Teva |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 54.6% | 39.6% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Nov 2025 | 58.6% | 35.5% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 0.05% | 0.04% |
| Dec 2025 | 58.5% | 34.6% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 0.06% | 0.04% |
| Jan 2026 | 59.3% | 34.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.9% | 39.6% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 0.04% | 0.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 55% | 40.3% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.03% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 51.7% | 43.6% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 0.08% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 57% | 38.3% | 3.7% | 0.97% | 0.03% | 0.05% |
| Jun 2026 | 56.9% | 37.6% | 4.5% | 0.79% | 0.05% | 0.09% |
| Jul 2026 | 55.9% | 38.6% | 4.5% | 0.78% | 0.08% | 0.08% |
| Aug 2026 | 53.5% | 39.8% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 0.06% | 0.06% |
| Sep 2026 | 52.7% | 40.4% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 0.13% | 0.03% |
How has the Havaianas and Reef comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Havaianas was ahead of Reef in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Havaianas’ share of searches among flip flop brands in New Zealand moved from 4.6% to 5.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4K to 4.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Reef’s share of searches among flip flop brands in New Zealand held steady at 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 980 to 910.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand flip flop brands in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Havaianas in New Zealand rose 21.3% over 12 measured months, from 4K to 4.9K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
12 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Havaianas’ and Reef’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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