Cotton On Kids vs Huxbaby:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Cotton On Kids had more branded searches than Huxbaby among kids clothing brands in New Zealand. Cotton On Kids had about 22,200 branded searches, while Huxbaby had 980. Cotton On Kids made up 51.2% of all kids clothing brand searches we track, and Huxbaby accounted for 2.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about kids clothing brands, Cotton On Kids appeared in three of the five answers and Huxbaby in none.
Who do people search for more?
Cotton On Kids, about 23 searches for every 1 for Huxbaby
Who does AI mention more?
Cotton On Kids, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Huxbaby in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Cotton On Kids, the only one of the two named
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Top kids clothing brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Cotton On Kids was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Huxbaby 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Nature Baby5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Jamie Kay4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Cotton On Kids3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bear & Moo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Huxbaby0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which kids clothing brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best kids clothing brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best kids clothing brand in New Zealand for everyday wear?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best kids clothing brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kids clothing nz”
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 Cotton On Kids or Huxbaby more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cotton On Kids and Huxbaby by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five kids clothing brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Cotton On Kids, Huxbaby. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Cotton On Kids | Jamie Kay | Bear & Moo | Huxbaby | Nature Baby |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46% | 31.7% | 17.4% | 3.7% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 46% | 31.5% | 17.5% | 3.7% | 1.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 55.3% | 30.7% | 11.4% | 1.7% | 0.98% |
| Jan 2026 | 38.5% | 39.4% | 17.7% | 2.1% | 2.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 44.3% | 37.1% | 13.6% | 2.4% | 2.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.3% | 39.5% | 9.7% | 2% | 1.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 50.8% | 34.9% | 10.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| May 2026 | 46% | 38.6% | 11.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.4% | 36.2% | 13.4% | 4.9% | 2.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.8% | 32.4% | 14.4% | 3.7% | 2.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.1% | 38.7% | 11.6% | 2.4% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.2% | 28.6% | 15.9% | 2.3% | 2% |
How has the Cotton On Kids and Huxbaby comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Cotton On Kids was ahead of Huxbaby in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cotton On Kids’ share of searches among kids clothing brands in New Zealand moved from 46% to 51.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 22.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Huxbaby’s share of searches among kids clothing brands in New Zealand moved from 3.7% to 2.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.8K to 980.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand kids clothing brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Cotton On Kids gained share of searches among kids clothing brands in New Zealand, from 46.1% to 51.2%.
Huxbaby’s share of searches among kids clothing brands in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 4.9% to 2.3% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cotton On Kids’ and Huxbaby’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.
Cotton On Kids
1 branded search term
- cotton on kids
Huxbaby
4 branded search terms
- huxbaby
- huxbaby dress
- huxbaby sale
- huxbaby swimwear
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