Herschel vs Secrid:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Secrid had more branded searches than Herschel among wallet brands in New Zealand. Secrid had about 260 branded searches, while Herschel had 210. Secrid made up 2.8% of all wallet brand searches we track, and Herschel accounted for 2.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about wallet brands, Secrid appeared in two of the four answers and Herschel in none.
Who do people search for more?
Secrid, about 24% more searches than Herschel
Who does AI mention more?
Secrid, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Herschel in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Secrid, the only one of the two named
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Top wallet brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Secrid was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Herschel 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.
Bellroy1st
Status Anxiety2nd- Secrid3rd
Herschel–
Fossil–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Bellroy3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Status Anxiety2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Secrid2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Herschel0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Fossil0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which wallet brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best wallet brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best wallet brand in New Zealand for everyday carry?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wallet nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“leather wallet”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Herschel or Secrid more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Herschel and Secrid by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five wallet brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Secrid, Herschel. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Status Anxiety | Bellroy | Secrid | Herschel | Fossil |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 57.8% | 37.3% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.69% |
| Nov 2025 | 58% | 36.7% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.59% |
| Dec 2025 | 64% | 31.1% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.66% |
| Jan 2026 | 55.8% | 37.3% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.67% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.9% | 38% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.59% |
| Mar 2026 | 57% | 37.9% | 2.5% | 2% | 0.49% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.8% | 42% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 0.55% |
| May 2026 | 51.7% | 42.1% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 0.54% |
| Jun 2026 | 61.5% | 32.9% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.59% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.6% | 40.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.78% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.1% | 38.8% | 2.5% | 2% | 0.66% |
| Sep 2026 | 53.6% | 40.7% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.54% |
How has the Herschel and Secrid comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Secrid was ahead of Herschel in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Herschel’s share of searches among wallet brands in New Zealand moved from 2.1% to 2.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 210.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Secrid’s share of searches among wallet brands in New Zealand moved from 2.1% to 2.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 210 to 260.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand wallet brands in September 2026?
2 changes
Herschel’s share of searches among wallet brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.8% to 2.3% in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Secrid in New Zealand rose 23.8% over 12 measured months, from 210 to 260 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Herschel’s and Secrid’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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