Alpro vs Boring Oat Milk:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Boring Oat Milk had more branded searches than Alpro among plant milk brands in New Zealand. Boring Oat Milk had about 1,690 branded searches, while Alpro had 580. Boring Oat Milk made up 32.9% of all plant milk brand searches we track, and Alpro accounted for 11.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about plant milk brands, Boring Oat Milk appeared in three of the five answers and Alpro in none.
Who do people search for more?
Boring Oat Milk, about 3 searches for every 1 for Alpro
Who does AI mention more?
Boring Oat Milk, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Alpro in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Boring Oat Milk, the only one of the two named
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Top plant milk brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Boring Oat Milk was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Alpro 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.
Vitasoy4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Boring Oat Milk3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
So Good3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Oatly0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Alpro0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Califia Farms0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which plant milk brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best plant milk brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best plant milk brand in New Zealand for coffee and cereal?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“oat milk nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“almond milk 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 Alpro or Boring Oat Milk more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Alpro and Boring Oat Milk by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six plant milk brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Boring Oat Milk, Alpro. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Vitasoy | Boring Oat Milk | Oatly | Alpro | So Good | Califia Farms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 25.4% | 35.4% | 17.6% | 12.8% | 8.3% | 0.5% |
| Nov 2025 | 22.2% | 41.8% | 16.1% | 11.2% | 8.1% | 0.49% |
| Dec 2025 | 25.5% | 33.2% | 16% | 16.6% | 8% | 0.62% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.2% | 32.6% | 15.5% | 11.6% | 10.6% | 0.46% |
| Feb 2026 | 25.1% | 26.8% | 30.1% | 10.5% | 7% | 0.5% |
| Mar 2026 | 27.7% | 30.5% | 23.5% | 10.2% | 7.7% | 0.44% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.7% | 31.3% | 19.6% | 11.5% | 7.4% | 0.45% |
| May 2026 | 30.2% | 29.7% | 22.2% | 9.9% | 7.4% | 0.63% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.2% | 26.1% | 18.9% | 9.8% | 8.4% | 0.48% |
| Jul 2026 | 36% | 29.2% | 17% | 8.9% | 8.5% | 0.41% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.9% | 28.9% | 20% | 8.3% | 8.5% | 0.41% |
| Sep 2026 | 35.5% | 32.9% | 11.9% | 11.3% | 8% | 0.39% |
How has the Alpro and Boring Oat Milk comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Boring Oat Milk was ahead of Alpro in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Alpro’s share of searches among plant milk brands in New Zealand moved from 12.8% to 11.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 510 to 580.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Boring Oat Milk’s share of searches among plant milk brands in New Zealand moved from 35.4% to 32.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.4K to 1.7K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand plant milk brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Alpro overtook So Good to rank 4th among plant milk brands in New Zealand, with 11.3% of the searches.
In September 2026, Boring Oat Milk gained share of searches among plant milk brands in New Zealand, from 28.9% to 32.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
11 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Alpro’s and Boring Oat Milk’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.
Alpro
8 branded search terms
- alpro
- alpro custard
- alpro milk
- alpro nut milk
- alpro oat milk
- alpro plant milk
- alpro soy milk
- alpro yogurt
Boring Oat Milk
3 branded search terms
- boring oat milk
- boring oat milk barista
- boring oat milk ingredients
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