Forest & Frolic vs Keter:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Forest & Frolic had more branded searches than Keter among kids play equipment brands in New Zealand. Forest & Frolic had about 1,000 branded searches, while Keter had 720. Forest & Frolic made up 16.9% of all kids play equipment brand searches we track, and Keter accounted for 12.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about kids play equipment brands, Forest & Frolic appeared in three of the five answers and Keter in none.
Who do people search for more?
Forest & Frolic, about 39% more searches than Keter
Who does AI mention more?
Forest & Frolic, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Keter in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Forest & Frolic, the only one of the two named
Follow Forest & Frolic vs Keter and get free monthly updates on what changed
By continuing you'll get index updates and occasional product news from Brandwave. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy
Top kids play equipment brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Forest & Frolic was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Keter did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
Jumpflex3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Forest & Frolic3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- gobaplay3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Vuly2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Little Tikes0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Keter0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Intex0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bestway0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Step20 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Plum0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about kids play equipment brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which kids play equipment brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best kids play equipment brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best kids play equipment brand in New Zealand for backyard play?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“outdoor play equipment”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“backyard play set”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Forest & Frolic or Keter more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Forest & Frolic and Keter by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 kids play equipment brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Forest & Frolic, Keter. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Jumpflex | Little Tikes | Forest & Frolic | Keter | Intex | Bestway | Step2 | Vuly | gobaplay | Plum | Gonge | TP Toys |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27.7% | 18.4% | 18.4% | 10.2% | 11.3% | 10.2% | 1.3% | 0.57% | 1.6% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.14% |
| Nov 2025 | 26.2% | 16.8% | 14.1% | 8.8% | 15.7% | 14.1% | 1.5% | 0.62% | 1.9% | 0.18% | 0.09% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 26.2% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 9.2% | 17.7% | 16.8% | 0.94% | 0.52% | 0.73% | 0.21% | 0.31% | 0.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 23.7% | 12.7% | 12.7% | 15.6% | 16.1% | 15.6% | 1.6% | 0.71% | 0.71% | 0.18% | 0.18% | 0.18% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.3% | 18.4% | 12.3% | 15.1% | 12% | 12.3% | 1.8% | 0.51% | 0.77% | 0.26% | 0.26% | 0% |
| Mar 2026 | 25.3% | 21.8% | 14.6% | 14.6% | 11.4% | 7.9% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.99% | 0.5% | 0.25% | 0.25% |
| Apr 2026 | 26.1% | 22.5% | 15.1% | 15.1% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 2.3% | 0.77% | 1% | 0.26% | 0.26% | 0.26% |
| May 2026 | 20.4% | 23.9% | 16% | 16% | 10.1% | 8.7% | 3% | 0.54% | 0.54% | 0.27% | 0.27% | 0.27% |
| Jun 2026 | 22.7% | 24.9% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 11.3% | 9.1% | 2.5% | 0.28% | 1.1% | 0.28% | 0.28% | 0.28% |
| Jul 2026 | 24% | 25% | 18% | 12% | 10% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 0.75% | 0.75% | 0.25% | 0.25% | 0.25% |
| Aug 2026 | 21.9% | 23.8% | 17.1% | 14% | 9.5% | 7.6% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.24% | 0.24% | 0.24% |
| Sep 2026 | 22.9% | 21.9% | 16.9% | 12.1% | 12% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 0.34% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
How has the Forest & Frolic and Keter comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Keter took it in January 2026, Forest & Frolic took it in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Forest & Frolic’s share of searches among kids play equipment brands in New Zealand moved from 18.4% to 16.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.3K to 1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Keter’s share of searches among kids play equipment brands in New Zealand moved from 10.2% to 12.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 720.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand kids play equipment brands in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Keter lost share of searches among kids play equipment brands in New Zealand, from 14% to 12.1%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Forest & Frolic in New Zealand fell 23.1% over 12 measured months, from 1.3K to 1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Forest & Frolic’s and Keter’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.
Forest & Frolic
1 branded search term
- forest and frolic
Keter
1 branded search term
- keter
Other head-to-heads among kids play equipment brands

Put your own brand in this comparison
Brandwave tracks your branded demand next to the rival you actually watch, with your campaigns, spend and outcomes on the same timeline.