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Anon vs Giro:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Giro had more branded searches than Anon among snow helmet brands in New Zealand. Giro had about 1,140 branded searches, while Anon had 310. Giro made up 8.9% of all snow helmet brand searches we track, and Anon accounted for 2.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about snow helmet brands, Giro appeared in all five answers and Anon in two. Giro was mentioned before Anon in every answer.

Among snow helmet brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Giro, about 4 searches for every 1 for Anon

Giro 1.1K searchesAnon 310 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Giro, mentioned in every answer we collected

Giro in 5 of 5Anon in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Giro, named ahead of Anon in every answer

Giro first in 5Anon never first

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Top snow helmet brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Giro appeared in all five answers. Anon was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Giro was listed before Anon in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Smith1st
  2. Giro2nd
  3. POC3rd
  4. Anon4th
  5. Oakley5th

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Giro5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • POC5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Smith5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Anon2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Oakley1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which snow helmet brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Smith
    2. 2Giro
    3. 3POC
    4. 4Anon
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best snow helmet brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Smith
    2. 2Giro
    3. 3Anon
    4. 4Oakley
    5. 5POC
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best snow helmet brand in New Zealand for a day on the mountain?”

    1. 1Smith
    2. 2Giro
    3. 3POC
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “ski helmet nz”

    1. 1Smith
    2. 2Giro
    3. 3POC
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “helmet for skiing”

    1. 1Smith
    2. 2POC
    3. 3Giro

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

Is Anon or Giro more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Anon and Giro by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five snow helmet brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Anon and Giro among snow helmet brands in New Zealand, by month

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

View monthly share of searches table
MonthOakleyGiroPOCSmithAnon
Oct 202582.9%8.9%5.2%1.8%1.1%
Nov 202585.4%8.1%5.4%0.91%0.28%
Dec 202586.8%7.3%4.5%1%0.43%
Jan 202685%7.6%4.9%1.6%0.86%
Feb 202683.5%7.9%5.1%2.5%0.99%
Mar 202682.7%9.3%5.3%2.1%0.5%
Apr 202683.3%9.6%5%1.5%0.57%
May 202681.5%8.9%6%2.2%1.3%
Jun 202681.3%8.1%5.4%3.6%1.6%
Jul 202675%8.9%5.4%7%3.7%
Aug 202675.1%9.1%4.8%6.7%4.3%
Sep 202680.6%8.9%4.9%3.1%2.4%

How has the Anon and Giro comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Giro was ahead of Anon in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Anon’s share of searches among snow helmet brands in New Zealand moved from 1.1% to 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 110 to 310.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Giro’s share of searches among snow helmet brands in New Zealand held steady at 8.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 870 to 1.1K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand snow helmet brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Anon lost share of searches among snow helmet brands in New Zealand, from 4.3% to 2.4%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Giro in New Zealand rose 31% over 12 measured months, from 870 to 1.1K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

6 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Anon’s and Giro’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.

Anon

2 branded search terms

  • anon goggles
  • anon ski goggles

Giro

4 branded search terms

  • giro cycling helmet
  • giro helmet
  • giro mtb shoe
  • giro snow helmet

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