Anchor vs Gopala:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Gopala had more branded searches than Anchor among yoghurt brands in New Zealand. Gopala had about 70 branded searches, while Anchor had 10. Gopala made up 0.35% of all yoghurt brand searches we track, and Anchor accounted for 0.05%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about yoghurt brands, Anchor appeared in two of the five answers and Gopala in one. Anchor was mentioned before Gopala in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Gopala, about 7 searches for every 1 for Anchor
Who does AI mention more?
Anchor, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Gopala in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Anchor, named ahead of Gopala in 2 of 2 answers
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Top yoghurt brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Anchor was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Gopala was mentioned in one out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Anchor was listed before Gopala in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Cyclops1st
The Collective2nd- Anchor3rd
Chobani4th
Puhoi Valley4th- Gopala6th
Yoplait–
Fresh 'n Fruity–
De Winkel–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Cyclops5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- The Collective4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Puhoi Valley3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Chobani2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Anchor2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Gopala1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Yoplait0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Fresh 'n Fruity0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- De Winkel0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about yoghurt brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which yoghurt brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best yoghurt brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best yoghurt brand in New Zealand for everyday snacks?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“greek yoghurt nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“yoghurt brands 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 Anchor or Gopala more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Anchor and Gopala by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine yoghurt brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Gopala, Anchor. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Chobani | The Collective | Cyclops | Yoplait | Puhoi Valley | Fresh 'n Fruity | De Winkel | Gopala | Anchor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.9% | 15.3% | 10.6% | 8.7% | 11% | 3% | 3.3% | 0.13% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.9% | 19.2% | 12.3% | 9.3% | 9.6% | 3.5% | 3% | 0.15% | 0.08% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.5% | 19.6% | 15.1% | 9.1% | 11.3% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 0.38% | 0.09% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.6% | 17.6% | 11.8% | 9.2% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.19% | 0.19% |
| Feb 2026 | 50.7% | 14.5% | 9.1% | 10% | 8.8% | 3.4% | 3% | 0.35% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.4% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 10.3% | 9% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 0.21% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.3% | 16.4% | 11.4% | 9.3% | 8.8% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 0.28% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 50.7% | 13% | 11.6% | 8.5% | 9.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.24% | 0.12% |
| Jun 2026 | 56.1% | 11.6% | 10.8% | 8.1% | 7.2% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 53% | 11% | 17.7% | 7.1% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.25% | 0.05% |
| Aug 2026 | 47.7% | 9.9% | 22.6% | 6.6% | 7.2% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.38% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | 55.3% | 13.4% | 11.9% | 7.2% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 0.35% | 0.05% |
How has the Anchor and Gopala comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Gopala was ahead of Anchor in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Anchor’s share of searches among yoghurt brands in New Zealand moved from 0.07% to 0.05%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gopala’s share of searches among yoghurt brands in New Zealand moved from 0.13% to 0.35%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 20 to 70.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand yoghurt brands in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Gopala in New Zealand rose 250% over 12 measured months, from 20 to 70 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Anchor’s and Gopala’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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