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Iko Iko vs Smiggle:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Smiggle had more branded searches than Iko Iko among gift and novelty retailers in New Zealand. Smiggle had about 18,500 branded searches, while Iko Iko had 8,220. Smiggle made up 66.7% of all gift and novelty retailer searches we track, and Iko Iko accounted for 29.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about gift and novelty retailers, Iko Iko appeared in two of the three answers and Smiggle in none.

Among gift and novelty retailers in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Smiggle, about 2 searches for every 1 for Iko Iko

Smiggle 18.4K searchesIko Iko 8.2K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Iko Iko, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, Smiggle in 0

Iko Iko in 2 of 3Smiggle in 0 of 3

Who does AI recommend more?

Iko Iko, the only one of the two named

Iko Iko first in 2Smiggle never named

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Top gift and novelty retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, Iko Iko was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Smiggle did not appear in any of the three answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Funky Gifts NZ1st
  2. Acquisitions2nd
  3. Iko Iko3rd
  4. The Fantail House4th
  5. Smiggle–
  6. Typo–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Funky Gifts NZ3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Iko Iko2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • The Fantail House2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Acquisitions2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Smiggle0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Typo0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers

See every answer about gift and novelty retailers

3 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 21, 2026.

Is Iko Iko or Smiggle more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Iko Iko and Smiggle by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six gift and novelty retailers we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Iko Iko and Smiggle among gift and novelty retailers in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Smiggle, Iko Iko. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSmiggleIko IkoFunky Gifts NZThe Fantail HouseTypoAcquisitions
Oct 202568.7%25.8%3.8%0.99%0.61%0.08%
Nov 202573.6%19.1%5.6%0.74%0.93%0.07%
Dec 202563%28.8%5.6%1.1%1.5%0.09%
Jan 202678.9%18.4%1.1%1.1%0.52%0.05%
Feb 202667.6%29.1%1.4%1.4%0.52%0.04%
Mar 202665.7%29.1%1.7%3.1%0.34%0.04%
Apr 202664.5%29.1%1.7%4.3%0.35%0.04%
May 202664.3%28.4%2.5%4.2%0.51%0.04%
Jun 202666.1%29.2%2.6%1.7%0.39%0.09%
Jul 202670.2%25.9%1.8%1.5%0.42%0.08%
Aug 202666.3%29%3.1%1.1%0.49%0.07%
Sep 202666.7%29.7%2.1%0.94%0.43%0.07%

How has the Iko Iko and Smiggle comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand gift and novelty retailers in September 2026?

1 change

  1. In September 2026, Iko Iko gained share of searches among gift and novelty retailers in New Zealand, from 29% to 29.7%.

How are branded searches counted?

19 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Iko Iko’s and Smiggle’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.

Iko Iko

5 branded search terms

  • iko iko
  • iko iko hours
  • iko iko original
  • iko iko song
  • ikoiko

Smiggle

14 branded search terms

  • bottle smiggle
  • smiggle
  • smiggle backpack
  • smiggle bags
  • smiggle book bag
  • smiggle gifts
  • smiggle henderson
  • smiggle lunch bag
  • smiggle pencil box
  • smiggle pens
  • smiggle queensgate
  • smiggle sale
  • smiggle stationery
  • smiggle water bottle

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