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Isaac's vs Morningcider:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Morningcider had more branded searches than Isaac's among cider brands in New Zealand. Morningcider had about 170 branded searches, while Isaac's had 40. Morningcider made up 1.6% of all cider brand searches we track, and Isaac's accounted for 0.37%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cider brands, Morningcider appeared in three of the five answers and Isaac's in none.

Among cider brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Morningcider, about 4 searches for every 1 for Isaac's

Morningcider 170 searchesIsaac's 40 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Morningcider, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Isaac's in 0

Morningcider in 3 of 5Isaac's in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Morningcider, the only one of the two named

Morningcider first in 3Isaac's never named

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Top cider brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Morningcider was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Isaac's 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.

  1. Zeffer1st
  2. Morningcider2nd
  3. Somersby3rd
  4. Paynter's Cider3rd
  5. Monteith's5th
  6. Old Mout5th
  7. Good George7th
  8. Rekorderlig–
  9. Strongbow–
  10. +1 more
  11. Isaac's–
  12. +1 more

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Zeffer4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Morningcider3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Paynter's Cider3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Good George2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Monteith's2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Somersby2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Old Mout2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Rekorderlig0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Strongbow0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Isaac's0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+2 more

See every answer about cider brands

5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Is Isaac's or Morningcider more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Isaac's and Morningcider by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 cider brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Isaac's and Morningcider among cider brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Morningcider, Isaac's. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthGood GeorgeMonteith'sSomersbyZefferRekorderligStrongbowOld MoutMorningciderKopparbergIsaac'sPaynter's CiderBulmers
Oct 202545.1%18.4%13.6%8.6%5.8%1.3%3.3%1.8%1.1%0.42%0.58%0.08%
Nov 202552.9%16%10.9%9%4.9%0.98%1.9%1.7%0.92%0.39%0.33%0.07%
Dec 202543.2%19%13.5%10%6.5%1.1%2.5%2.6%0.53%0.69%0.37%0.05%
Jan 202641.1%24.3%11.6%8.6%6.2%1.4%3%2%1.1%0.46%0.38%0.08%
Feb 202641.9%24.1%12%8.9%5.1%1.2%3%2%0.86%0.38%0.48%0%
Mar 202639%22.7%12%9.8%6.1%1.6%3.2%2.3%2.4%0.44%0.35%0.09%
Apr 202643.1%20.7%12.7%7.3%6.4%1.6%3.6%2.5%1.3%0.39%0.29%0.1%
May 202643.6%24%10.5%6.7%6.8%1.7%3.3%1.7%1.2%0.3%0.3%0%
Jun 202644%20.9%11.8%7.7%7%1.7%3.5%1.7%1.1%0.37%0.24%0%
Jul 202641.8%20.8%12.1%8.1%7.7%2%3.5%2.4%1.2%0.23%0.23%0%
Aug 202643.8%17.5%11.4%11.3%7%1.8%3.9%2.1%0.8%0.2%0.2%0.1%
Sep 202640.7%18%13.6%9.2%7.9%4%3.2%1.6%1%0.37%0.28%0.19%

How has the Isaac's and Morningcider comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Morningcider was ahead of Isaac's in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Isaac's’ share of searches among cider brands in New Zealand moved from 0.42% to 0.37%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 40.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Morningcider’s share of searches among cider brands in New Zealand moved from 1.8% to 1.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 210 to 170.

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

3 changes
  1. In September 2026, Strongbow overtook Old Mout and Morningcider to rank 6th among cider brands in New Zealand, with 4% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Morningcider lost share of searches among cider brands in New Zealand, from 2.1% to 1.6%.

  3. Estimated monthly branded searches for Isaac's in New Zealand fell 20% over 12 measured months, from 50 to 40 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Isaac's’ and Morningcider’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.

Isaac's

2 branded search terms

  • isaac's apple cider
  • isaac's cider

Morningcider

1 branded search term

  • morningcider

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