Huggies vs Rascal + Friends:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Huggies had more branded searches than Rascal + Friends among nappy brands in New Zealand. Huggies had about 12,600 branded searches, while Rascal + Friends had 270. Huggies made up 63.9% of all nappy brand searches we track, and Rascal + Friends accounted for 1.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about nappy brands, Huggies appeared in four of the five answers and Rascal + Friends in three. Huggies was mentioned before Rascal + Friends in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Huggies, about 47 searches for every 1 for Rascal + Friends
Who does AI mention more?
Huggies, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Rascal + Friends in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Huggies, named ahead of Rascal + Friends in 2 of 3 answers
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Top nappy brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Huggies was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Rascal + Friends was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Huggies was listed before Rascal + Friends in two out of three 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.
- Huggies4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Rascals3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Rascal + Friends3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pampers2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Treasures1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Babylove0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ecoriginals0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which nappy brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best nappy brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best nappy brand in New Zealand for babies and toddlers?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“newborn nappies”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cheap nappies”
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 Huggies or Rascal + Friends more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Huggies and Rascal + Friends by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven nappy brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Huggies, Rascal + Friends. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Huggies | Rascals | Treasures | Pampers | Babylove | Rascal + Friends | Ecoriginals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 57.1% | 19.4% | 5.6% | 9.3% | 3.7% | 4.7% | 0.31% |
| Dec 2025 | 58.5% | 17% | 6.1% | 10.2% | 4% | 4.1% | 0.17% |
| Jan 2026 | 59.3% | 19.3% | 4.6% | 8.3% | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.23% |
| Feb 2026 | 55.9% | 18.4% | 5.4% | 10.5% | 4% | 5.4% | 0.27% |
| Mar 2026 | 59.9% | 18% | 5.2% | 9.2% | 3.2% | 4.2% | 0.35% |
| Apr 2026 | 57.2% | 20% | 7.1% | 9.6% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.32% |
| May 2026 | 56.9% | 20.2% | 4.8% | 11.4% | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.3% | 17.8% | 5.1% | 7.9% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 0.28% |
| Jul 2026 | 61.8% | 18.8% | 5.5% | 7.8% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.25% |
| Aug 2026 | 63.1% | 18.5% | 5.3% | 7.1% | 2.6% | 3% | 0.36% |
| Sep 2026 | 63.1% | 18.5% | 5.3% | 6.8% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 0.48% |
| Oct 2026 | 63.9% | 19.2% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.31% |
Rascal + Friends sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “rascal friends nappies”.
How has branded search for Huggies and Rascal + Friends changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Huggies was ahead of Rascal + Friends in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Huggies’ share of searches among nappy brands in New Zealand moved from 57.1% to 63.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 7.5K to 12.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Rascal + Friends’ share of searches among nappy brands in New Zealand moved from 4.7% to 1.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 610 to 270.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand nappy brands in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Huggies gained share of searches among nappy brands in New Zealand, from 63.1% to 63.9%.
In October 2026, Rascal + Friends lost share of searches among nappy brands in New Zealand, from 2.4% to 1.4%.
How are Huggies’ and Rascal + Friends’ branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Huggies’ and Rascal + Friends’ 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.
Huggies
4 branded search terms
- huggies
- huggies infant nappies
- huggies nappies
- huggies pull ups
Rascal + Friends
2 branded search terms
- rascal and friends nappies
- rascal friends nappies
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