Hydro Flask vs Klean Kanteen:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Hydro Flask had more branded searches than Klean Kanteen among metal straw brands in New Zealand. Hydro Flask had about 8,550 branded searches, while Klean Kanteen had 320. Hydro Flask made up 47% of all metal straw brand searches we track, and Klean Kanteen accounted for 1.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about metal straw brands, Klean Kanteen appeared in three of the five answers and Hydro Flask in none.
Who do people search for more?
Hydro Flask, about 27 searches for every 1 for Klean Kanteen
Who does AI mention more?
Klean Kanteen, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Hydro Flask in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Klean Kanteen, the only one of the two named
Follow Hydro Flask vs Klean Kanteen 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 metal straw brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and 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. Hydro Flask 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.
- 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
See every answer about metal straw brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which metal straw brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best metal straw brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best metal straw brand in New Zealand for reusable drinks?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best metal straw”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“stainless steel straws”
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 Hydro Flask or Klean Kanteen more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Hydro Flask 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.
Share of searches by month for Hydro Flask, Klean Kanteen. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Hydro Flask | Stanley | YETI | Klean Kanteen | CaliWoods | Intentionally Sustainable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 52.4% | 40.5% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 65% | 27.8% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 59.1% | 30.8% | 6.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.03% |
| Jan 2026 | 63.8% | 27.2% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.04% |
| Feb 2026 | 63.4% | 27.1% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.05% |
| Mar 2026 | 64% | 27.6% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 2% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.6% | 31% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.06% |
| May 2026 | 52% | 40.3% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 1% | 0.05% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.4% | 50.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 0.71% | 0.04% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.8% | 36% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.05% |
| Aug 2026 | 56.7% | 35.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 0.93% | 0.04% |
| Sep 2026 | 47% | 44.5% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 0.93% | 0.05% |
How has the Hydro Flask and Klean Kanteen comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Hydro Flask was ahead of Klean Kanteen in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hydro Flask’s share of searches among metal straw brands in New Zealand moved from 52.4% to 47%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10.5K to 8.6K.
- 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
In September 2026, Hydro Flask lost share of searches among metal straw brands in New Zealand, from 56.7% to 47%.
How are branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hydro Flask’s 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.
Hydro Flask
6 branded search terms
- hydro flask
- hydro flask coffee
- hydro flask sale
- hydroflask
- hydroflask lunchbox
- hydroflask with straw
Klean Kanteen
1 branded search term
- klean kanteen
Other head-to-heads among metal straw 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.