Hungry Bin vs Tumbleweed:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Tumbleweed had more branded searches than Hungry Bin among home composting system brands in New Zealand. Tumbleweed had about 260 branded searches, while Hungry Bin had 230. Tumbleweed made up 40% of all home composting system brand searches we track, and Hungry Bin accounted for 35.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about home composting system brands, Hungry Bin appeared in four of the five answers and Tumbleweed in two. Hungry Bin was mentioned before Tumbleweed in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Tumbleweed, about 13% more searches than Hungry Bin
Who does AI mention more?
Hungry Bin, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Tumbleweed in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Hungry Bin, named ahead of Tumbleweed in 2 of 3 answers
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Top home composting system brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hungry Bin was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Tumbleweed was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Hungry Bin was listed before Tumbleweed in two out of three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Zing Bokashi1st- Hungry Bin2nd
- Tumbleweed3rd
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Hungry Bin4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Zing Bokashi4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Tumbleweed2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about home composting system brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which home composting system brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best home composting system brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best home composting system brand in New Zealand for kitchen food scraps?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“worm farm nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bokashi bin nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Hungry Bin or Tumbleweed more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hungry Bin and Tumbleweed by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all three home composting system brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Tumbleweed, Hungry Bin. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Tumbleweed | Hungry Bin | Zing Bokashi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27.8% | 58.3% | 13.9% |
| Nov 2025 | 30.6% | 52.8% | 16.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 30.4% | 47.8% | 21.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.3% | 41.3% | 25.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 24.4% | 48.9% | 26.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 24.5% | 53.1% | 22.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.9% | 50.7% | 17.4% |
| May 2026 | 28.1% | 45.6% | 26.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 28.1% | 33.3% | 38.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 39% | 36.6% | 24.4% |
| Aug 2026 | 28.8% | 42.3% | 28.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 40% | 35.4% | 24.6% |
How has the Hungry Bin and Tumbleweed comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Tumbleweed took it in July 2026, Hungry Bin took it in August 2026, Tumbleweed took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hungry Bin’s share of searches among home composting system brands in New Zealand moved from 58.3% to 35.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 420 to 230.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tumbleweed’s share of searches among home composting system brands in New Zealand moved from 27.8% to 40%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 200 to 260.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand home composting system brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Tumbleweed overtook Hungry Bin to become the leader among home composting system brands in New Zealand, with 40% of the searches.
In September 2026, Hungry Bin lost share of searches among home composting system brands in New Zealand, from 42.3% to 35.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
11 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hungry Bin’s and Tumbleweed’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.
Hungry Bin
4 branded search terms
- hungry bin
- hungry bin dimensions
- hungry worm bin
- the hungry bin
Tumbleweed
7 branded search terms
- compost tumbleweed
- tumbleweed compost
- tumbleweed compost bin
- tumbleweed worm
- tumbleweed worm buffet
- tumbleweed worm cafe
- tumbleweed worm farm
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