Chilly's vs YETI:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, YETI had more branded searches than Chilly's among insulated tumbler brands in New Zealand. YETI had about 1,040 branded searches, while Chilly's had 260. YETI made up 2.1% of all insulated tumbler brand searches we track, and Chilly's accounted for 0.52%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about insulated tumbler brands, YETI appeared in three of the five answers and Chilly's in none.
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Top insulated tumbler brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, YETI was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Chilly's did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Stanley1st
YETI2nd
Hydro Flask3rd
Frank Green4th
Owala–
Chilly's–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Frank Green4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Hydro Flask4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Stanley4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- YETI3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Owala0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Chilly's0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about insulated tumbler brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which insulated tumbler brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best insulated tumbler brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best insulated tumbler brand in New Zealand for everyday drinks?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best insulated tumbler”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“insulated bottle nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Is Chilly's or YETI more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Chilly's and YETI by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six insulated tumbler brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for YETI, Chilly's. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Owala | Frank Green | Hydro Flask | Stanley | YETI | Chilly's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 21.9% | 37.7% | 21.6% | 16.7% | 1.6% | 0.54% |
| Nov 2025 | 27.2% | 32% | 27% | 11.5% | 2% | 0.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 24.9% | 35.1% | 24.3% | 12.7% | 2.6% | 0.41% |
| Jan 2026 | 27.6% | 31.6% | 26.6% | 11.4% | 2.4% | 0.45% |
| Feb 2026 | 35.8% | 28.1% | 23.5% | 10.1% | 2% | 0.48% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.2% | 28% | 23.4% | 10.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.1% | 28.9% | 24.5% | 12.8% | 2.2% | 0.61% |
| May 2026 | 31.6% | 29.5% | 20.5% | 15.9% | 1.9% | 0.63% |
| Jun 2026 | 30.9% | 23.6% | 19.9% | 23.2% | 1.8% | 0.61% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.8% | 26.4% | 22.4% | 14.2% | 1.7% | 0.56% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.4% | 28.3% | 19.7% | 12.5% | 1.6% | 0.49% |
| Sep 2026 | 40% | 24.4% | 17% | 16.1% | 2.1% | 0.52% |
How has the Chilly's and YETI comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- YETI was ahead of Chilly's in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Chilly's’ share of searches among insulated tumbler brands in New Zealand moved from 0.54% to 0.52%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 260.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, YETI’s share of searches among insulated tumbler brands in New Zealand moved from 1.6% to 2.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 770 to 1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand insulated tumbler brands in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for YETI in New Zealand rose 35.1% over 12 measured months, from 770 to 1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Chilly's’ and YETI’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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