Quinn vs Tolstoy:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Quinn had more branded searches than Tolstoy among shoppable video platforms in New Zealand. Quinn had about 720 branded searches, while Tolstoy had 480. Quinn made up 54.5% of all shoppable video platform searches we track, and Tolstoy accounted for 36.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about shoppable video platforms, Tolstoy appeared in three of the four answers and Quinn in none.
Who do people search for more?
Quinn, about 50% more searches than Tolstoy
Who does AI mention more?
Tolstoy, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Quinn in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Tolstoy, the only one of the two named
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Top shoppable video platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Tolstoy was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Quinn did not appear in any of the four 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.
Videowise4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Tolstoy3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Bambuser3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Whatmore2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Moast2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Quinn0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
eStreamly0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which shoppable video platform should I use in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best shoppable video platforms in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best shoppable video platform in New Zealand for product videos?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“interactive shopping videos”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“shoppable video platform”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Quinn or Tolstoy more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Quinn and Tolstoy by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven shoppable video platforms we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Quinn, Tolstoy. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Quinn | Tolstoy | Whatmore | Bambuser | Moast | Videowise | eStreamly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 61.1% | 33.3% | 3.5% | 0.69% | 0.69% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Nov 2025 | 61.5% | 33.3% | 2.6% | 0.85% | 0.85% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Dec 2025 | 69.9% | 25.8% | 2.7% | 0.54% | 0.54% | 0.54% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 66.3% | 30.1% | 2% | 0.51% | 0.51% | 0.51% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 61.5% | 33.3% | 2.6% | 0.85% | 0.85% | 0.85% | 0% |
| Mar 2026 | 59.5% | 32.2% | 5.8% | 0.83% | 0.83% | 0.83% | 0% |
| Apr 2026 | 63.3% | 30.4% | 4.4% | 0.63% | 0.63% | 0.63% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 69.9% | 25.8% | 2.2% | 0.54% | 0.54% | 0.54% | 0.54% |
| Jun 2026 | 65.2% | 28.9% | 3.7% | 0.74% | 0.74% | 0.74% | 0% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.3% | 37.5% | 3.9% | 0.78% | 0.78% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.7% | 37.8% | 3.1% | 0.79% | 0.79% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Sep 2026 | 54.5% | 36.4% | 6.8% | 0.76% | 0.76% | 0.76% | 0% |
How has the Quinn and Tolstoy comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Quinn was ahead of Tolstoy in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Quinn’s share of searches among shoppable video platforms in New Zealand moved from 61.1% to 54.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 720.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tolstoy’s share of searches among shoppable video platforms in New Zealand moved from 33.3% to 36.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 480.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand shoppable video platforms in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Quinn lost share of searches among shoppable video platforms in New Zealand, from 56.7% to 54.5%.

In September 2026, Tolstoy lost share of searches among shoppable video platforms in New Zealand, from 37.8% to 36.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Quinn’s and Tolstoy’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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