Cadbury vs Whittaker's:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, Whittaker's had more branded searches than Cadbury among chocolate brands in New Zealand. Whittaker's was estimated to have 49K branded searches compared to Cadbury’s 19K, and held a 49.5% Share of Search versus Cadbury’s 19.2%.
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Which is more popular in search, Cadbury or Whittaker's?
Compare the chocolate brands New Zealanders buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Whittaker's, Cadbury. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Whittaker's | Cadbury | Ferrero Rocher | Lindt | Wellington Chocolate Factory | Toblerone | Bennetts of Mangawhai | Ritter Sport | Donovan's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 50.2% | 14.2% | 8.3% | 9.1% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 0.64% | 0.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.2% | 14.6% | 10.1% | 10.4% | 7.1% | 6.3% | 3.2% | 0.56% | 0.58% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.3% | 14.3% | 16.9% | 12.4% | 6.7% | 9% | 3.6% | 0.36% | 0.54% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.7% | 16.3% | 9.1% | 9.6% | 11.3% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 0.53% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.9% | 14.6% | 10.1% | 9.7% | 8.8% | 5% | 3.7% | 0.74% | 0.52% |
| Mar 2026 | 43.6% | 19.9% | 7% | 14.5% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 0.43% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.4% | 29.4% | 6.8% | 12.8% | 7.5% | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.52% | 0.43% |
| May 2026 | 40.5% | 25.9% | 9.6% | 8.9% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 0.93% | 0.59% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.5% | 22.3% | 7.4% | 8.3% | 7.7% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 0.76% | 0.68% |
| Jul 2026 | 53.2% | 18.2% | 6.9% | 7.4% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 0.66% | 0.52% |
| Aug 2026 | 49.5% | 19.2% | 8.5% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 6% | 2.1% | 0.58% | 0.51% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Cadbury and Whittaker's comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Whittaker's was ahead of Cadbury in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Cadbury’s estimated Share of Search among chocolate brands in New Zealand moved from 14.2% to 19.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.2K to 19K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Whittaker's’ estimated Share of Search among chocolate brands in New Zealand moved from 50.2% to 49.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 43K to 49K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand chocolate brands in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Cadbury gained estimated Share of Search among chocolate brands in New Zealand, from 18.2% to 19.2%.
In August 2026, Whittaker's lost estimated Share of Search among chocolate brands in New Zealand, from 53.2% to 49.5%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cadbury’s and Whittaker'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.
Cadbury
21 branded search terms
- cadbury
- cadbury breakaway
- cadbury candy bars
- cadbury choco
- cadbury chocolate block
- cadbury co nz
- cadbury creme egg
- cadbury dairy milk chocolate
- cadbury drinking chocolate
- cadbury easter eggs
- cadbury favourites
- cadbury hot cocoa
- cadbury milk chocolate
- cadbury milk tray
- cadbury near me
- cadbury nz
- cadbury online
- cadbury oreo
- cadbury oreo chocolate
- cadbury roses
- new cadbury chocolate
Whittaker's
8 branded search terms
- whittaker's
- whittaker's chocolate
- whittakers
- whittakers chocolate
- whittakers co nz
- whittakers near me
- whittakers nz
- whittakers online
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