Danske Møbler vs Nick Scali:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Nick Scali had more branded searches than Danske Møbler among furniture retailers in New Zealand. Nick Scali had about 8,350 branded searches, while Danske Møbler had 10. Nick Scali made up 1.9% of all furniture retailer searches we track, and Danske Møbler accounted for <0.01%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about furniture retailers, Danske Møbler appeared in four of the five answers and Nick Scali in two. Danske Møbler was mentioned before Nick Scali in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Nick Scali, about 835 searches for every 1 for Danske Møbler
Who does AI mention more?
Danske Møbler, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Nick Scali in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Danske Møbler, named ahead of Nick Scali in every answer
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Top furniture retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Danske Møbler was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Nick Scali was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Danske Møbler was listed before Nick Scali in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
NOOD4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Freedom Furniture4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Danske Møbler4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Mocka3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Big Save Furniture2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Nick Scali2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Harvey Norman1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
IKEA0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Early Settler0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Target Furniture0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about furniture retailers
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which furniture retailer should I shop at in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best furniture retailers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best furniture retailer in New Zealand for new home furniture?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best furniture store”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bedroom furniture 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 19, 2026.
Is Danske Møbler or Nick Scali more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Danske Møbler and Nick Scali by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 furniture retailers we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Nick Scali, Danske Møbler. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Harvey Norman | IKEA | Big Save Furniture | NOOD | Freedom Furniture | Mocka | Early Settler | Target Furniture | Nick Scali | Smiths City | Danske Møbler |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.1% | 11.3% | 8.9% | 7.6% | 7.5% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.3% | 17.6% | 6.9% | 6.2% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.74% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 28.3% | 54% | 3.7% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.63% | 0.43% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 30.9% | 40.2% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.56% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.7% | 37.9% | 5.8% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.52% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 40% | 30% | 6.8% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.73% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 38.2% | 29.1% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.69% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 36.7% | 29.7% | 7.6% | 5.7% | 6% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 0.45% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 29.2% | 35.2% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 7% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 0.43% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 27% | 38.6% | 10.1% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 0.73% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 29.2% | 33.8% | 9% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 31.6% | 29.8% | 9.7% | 6.3% | 6.2% | 6% | 3.9% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 1% | <0.01% |
How has the Danske Møbler and Nick Scali comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Nick Scali was ahead of Danske Møbler in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Danske Møbler’s share of searches among furniture retailers in New Zealand held steady at <0.01%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 10.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nick Scali’s share of searches among furniture retailers in New Zealand held steady at 1.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 8.3K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand furniture retailers in September 2026?
0 changes
Neither Danske Møbler nor Nick Scali moved beyond provider rounding among furniture retailers in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Danske Møbler’s and Nick Scali’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.
Danske Møbler
1 branded search term
- danskemobler co nz
Nick Scali
4 branded search terms
- nick scali
- nick scali sale
- nick scali shops
- nickscali
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