Sleepyhead vs Tempur:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Tempur had more branded searches than Sleepyhead among pillow and mattress topper brands in New Zealand. Tempur had about 60 branded searches, while Sleepyhead had 50. Tempur made up 0.32% of all pillow and mattress topper brand searches we track, and Sleepyhead accounted for 0.27%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pillow and mattress topper brands, Sleepyhead appeared in three of the five answers and Tempur in two. Tempur was mentioned before Sleepyhead in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Tempur, about 20% more searches than Sleepyhead
Who does AI mention more?
Sleepyhead, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Tempur in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Tempur, named ahead of Sleepyhead in 2 of 3 answers
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Top pillow and mattress topper brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Sleepyhead was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Tempur was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Tempur was listed before Sleepyhead in two out of three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Ecosa1st
Tempur2nd
Sleepyhead3rd- Dunlopillo4th
Tontine–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Ecosa4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sleepyhead3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Dunlopillo2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tempur2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tontine0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about pillow and mattress topper brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which pillow or topper brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best pillow and mattress topper brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best pillow or topper brand in New Zealand for extra bed comfort?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mattress topper nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“memory foam topper”
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 Sleepyhead or Tempur more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Sleepyhead and Tempur by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five pillow and mattress topper brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Tempur, Sleepyhead. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ecosa | Tontine | Dunlopillo | Tempur | Sleepyhead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 98.5% | 0.7% | 0.39% | 0.22% | 0.22% |
| Nov 2025 | 98.6% | 0.57% | 0.42% | 0.15% | 0.23% |
| Dec 2025 | 97.8% | 1.1% | 0.56% | 0.2% | 0.31% |
| Jan 2026 | 97.7% | 1.2% | 0.55% | 0.25% | 0.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 97.4% | 1.2% | 0.68% | 0.25% | 0.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 98% | 0.73% | 0.73% | 0.21% | 0.31% |
| Apr 2026 | 97.9% | 0.81% | 0.71% | 0.25% | 0.3% |
| May 2026 | 97.3% | 0.96% | 0.86% | 0.25% | 0.6% |
| Jun 2026 | 97.3% | 0.97% | 0.56% | 0.25% | 0.92% |
| Jul 2026 | 98.1% | 0.82% | 0.56% | 0.26% | 0.26% |
| Aug 2026 | 97.6% | 1% | 0.65% | 0.36% | 0.36% |
| Sep 2026 | 98% | 0.85% | 0.59% | 0.32% | 0.27% |
How has the Sleepyhead and Tempur comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Tempur took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sleepyhead’s share of searches among pillow and mattress topper brands in New Zealand moved from 0.22% to 0.27%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 50.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tempur’s share of searches among pillow and mattress topper brands in New Zealand moved from 0.22% to 0.32%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 60.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand pillow and mattress topper brands in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Tempur rose from 5th to 4th among pillow and mattress topper brands in New Zealand.

In September 2026, Sleepyhead fell from 4th to 5th among pillow and mattress topper brands in New Zealand.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Sleepyhead’s and Tempur’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.
Sleepyhead
2 branded search terms
- sleepyhead mattress topper
- sleepyhead topper
Tempur
2 branded search terms
- tempur mattress topper
- tempur topper

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