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Chuckit vs KONG:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, KONG had more branded searches than Chuckit among pet toy brands in New Zealand. KONG had about 1,090 branded searches, while Chuckit had 160. KONG made up 60.6% of all pet toy brand searches we track, and Chuckit accounted for 8.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about pet toy brands, KONG appeared in four of the five answers and Chuckit in three. KONG was mentioned before Chuckit in every answer that named either.

Among pet toy brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

KONG, about 7 searches for every 1 for Chuckit

KONG 1.1K searchesChuckit 160 searches

Who does AI mention more?

KONG, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Chuckit in 3

KONG in 4 of 5Chuckit in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

KONG, named ahead of Chuckit in 4 of 4 answers

KONG first in 4Chuckit never first

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Top pet toy brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, KONG was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Chuckit was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. KONG was listed before Chuckit in every answer that named either.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. KONG1st
  2. Catit2nd
  3. Chuckit3rd
  4. Nina Ottosson4th
  5. Trixie5th
  6. West Paw5th
  7. M-PETS7th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • KONG4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Catit4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Chuckit3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Nina Ottosson3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • West Paw2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • M-PETS2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Trixie1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is Chuckit or KONG more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Chuckit and KONG by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven pet toy brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Chuckit and KONG among pet toy brands in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthKONGTrixieChuckitCatitWest PawM-PETSNina Ottosson
Oct 202557.1%20.2%11%4.9%3.1%1.8%1.8%
Nov 202562%13.9%13.3%4.4%3.2%1.3%1.9%
Dec 202552.1%21.3%13.3%5.3%3.7%2.1%2.1%
Jan 202657.1%17.3%11.5%5.1%3.2%2.6%3.2%
Feb 202661.4%14.5%9%5.5%2.8%2.1%4.8%
Mar 202661.4%15.8%9.4%5.8%5.3%0.58%1.8%
Apr 202663.7%15.8%8.2%5.3%4.1%1.2%1.8%
May 202661.6%15.3%7.9%5.6%5.1%2.3%2.3%
Jun 202666.5%11%9.8%6.1%3%1.2%2.4%
Jul 202666.7%11.6%8.5%5.8%3.7%2.1%1.6%
Aug 202659.7%17.3%8.4%7.9%2.6%2.1%2.1%
Sep 202660.6%17.8%8.9%5.6%3.9%1.7%1.7%

How has the Chuckit and KONG comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • KONG was ahead of Chuckit in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Chuckit’s share of searches among pet toy brands in New Zealand moved from 11% to 8.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 180 to 160.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KONG’s share of searches among pet toy brands in New Zealand moved from 57.1% to 60.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 930 to 1.1K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand pet toy brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, KONG gained share of searches among pet toy brands in New Zealand, from 59.7% to 60.6%.

  2. In September 2026, Chuckit gained share of searches among pet toy brands in New Zealand, from 8.4% to 8.9%.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Chuckit’s and KONG’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.

Chuckit

2 branded search terms

  • chuckit
  • chuckit dog toy

KONG

2 branded search terms

  • kong dog toy
  • kong toy

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