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CaliWoods vs Klean Kanteen:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Klean Kanteen had more branded searches than CaliWoods among metal straw brands in New Zealand. Klean Kanteen had about 320 branded searches, while CaliWoods had 170. Klean Kanteen made up 1.8% of all metal straw brand searches we track, and CaliWoods accounted for 0.93%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about metal straw brands, CaliWoods appeared in four of the five answers and Klean Kanteen in three. CaliWoods was mentioned before Klean Kanteen in three out of four answers.

Among metal straw brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Klean Kanteen, about 88% more searches than CaliWoods

Klean Kanteen 320 searchesCaliWoods 170 searches

Who does AI mention more?

CaliWoods, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Klean Kanteen in 3

CaliWoods in 4 of 5Klean Kanteen in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

CaliWoods, named ahead of Klean Kanteen in 3 of 4 answers

CaliWoods first in 3Klean Kanteen first in 1

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Top metal straw brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, CaliWoods was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Klean Kanteen was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. CaliWoods was listed before Klean Kanteen in three out of four answers.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. CaliWoods1st
  2. Intentionally Sustainable2nd
  3. Klean Kanteen3rd
  4. Hydro Flask–
  5. Stanley–
  6. YETI–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • CaliWoods4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Klean Kanteen3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Intentionally Sustainable3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Hydro Flask0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Stanley0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • YETI0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

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 CaliWoods or Klean Kanteen more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for CaliWoods and Klean Kanteen by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six metal straw brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

CaliWoods and Klean Kanteen among metal straw brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Klean Kanteen, CaliWoods. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthHydro FlaskStanleyYETIKlean KanteenCaliWoodsIntentionally Sustainable
Oct 202552.4%40.5%3.9%1.6%1.6%0.05%
Nov 202565%27.8%4.7%1.3%1.1%0.03%
Dec 202559.1%30.8%6.4%1.5%2.2%0.03%
Jan 202663.8%27.2%5.7%1.6%1.6%0.04%
Feb 202663.4%27.1%5.4%2.4%1.6%0.05%
Mar 202664%27.6%4.8%1.6%2%0.05%
Apr 202659.6%31%5.3%2.2%1.8%0.06%
May 202652%40.3%4.7%1.9%1%0.05%
Jun 202643.4%50.6%3.9%1.3%0.71%0.04%
Jul 202656.8%36%4.2%1.7%1.1%0.05%
Aug 202656.7%35.9%4.6%1.7%0.93%0.04%
Sep 202647%44.5%5.7%1.8%0.93%0.05%

How has the CaliWoods and Klean Kanteen comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 4 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: CaliWoods took it in December 2025, Klean Kanteen took it in February 2026, CaliWoods took it in March 2026, Klean Kanteen took it in April 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, CaliWoods’ share of searches among metal straw brands in New Zealand moved from 1.6% to 0.93%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 320 to 170.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Klean Kanteen’s share of searches among metal straw brands in New Zealand moved from 1.6% to 1.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 320.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand metal straw brands in September 2026?

1 change
  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for CaliWoods in New Zealand fell 46.9% over 12 measured months, from 320 to 170 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using CaliWoods’ and Klean Kanteen’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.

CaliWoods

1 branded search term

  • caliwoods

Klean Kanteen

1 branded search term

  • klean kanteen

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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