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KidKraft vs Le Toy Van:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Le Toy Van had more branded searches than KidKraft among dollhouse brands in New Zealand. Le Toy Van had about 110 branded searches, while KidKraft had 20. Le Toy Van made up 2.9% of all dollhouse brand searches we track, and KidKraft accounted for 0.52%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about dollhouse brands, Le Toy Van appeared in four of the five answers and KidKraft in three. Le Toy Van was mentioned before KidKraft in every answer.

Among dollhouse brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Le Toy Van, about 6 searches for every 1 for KidKraft

Le Toy Van 110 searchesKidKraft 20 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Le Toy Van, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, KidKraft in 3

Le Toy Van in 4 of 5KidKraft in 3 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Le Toy Van, named ahead of KidKraft in every answer

Le Toy Van first in 4KidKraft never first

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Top dollhouse brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Le Toy Van was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. KidKraft was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Le Toy Van was listed before KidKraft in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Le Toy Van1st
  2. Hape2nd
  3. Tender Leaf Toys3rd
  4. KidKraft4th
  5. Little Tikes–
  6. Fisher-Price–
  7. Melissa & Doug–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Hape4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Le Toy Van4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Tender Leaf Toys3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • KidKraft3 of 5Named in 3 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
  • Fisher-Price0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Melissa & Doug0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is KidKraft or Le Toy Van more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for KidKraft and Le Toy Van by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven dollhouse brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

KidKraft and Le Toy Van among dollhouse brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Le Toy Van, KidKraft. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthLittle TikesFisher-PriceHapeMelissa & DougLe Toy VanTender Leaf ToysKidKraft
Oct 202534.4%35.2%12.7%10.3%5.6%1.1%0.79%
Nov 202536.9%31.8%14%9.3%5%2.1%0.78%
Dec 202532.2%35.9%14.6%9.7%5.2%1.7%0.74%
Jan 202627.3%37.5%14.8%12.1%5.3%1.9%1.1%
Feb 202631.7%37.4%14.1%9.3%4.8%1.8%0.88%
Mar 202630.4%35.6%16.6%9%5.9%1.7%0.69%
Apr 202632.5%32.5%17.7%9.6%5.2%1.8%0.74%
May 202632.5%32.5%17.7%9.6%5.2%1.8%0.74%
Jun 202633%31.5%18%9.7%4.1%2.6%1.1%
Jul 202633%31.7%15.8%10.6%5.6%3%0.33%
Aug 202630.9%35.8%14.8%9.9%6.5%1.5%0.62%
Sep 202633.9%29.7%22.9%8.3%2.9%1.8%0.52%

How has the KidKraft and Le Toy Van comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Le Toy Van was ahead of KidKraft in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, KidKraft’s share of searches among dollhouse brands in New Zealand moved from 0.79% to 0.52%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 30 to 20.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Le Toy Van’s share of searches among dollhouse brands in New Zealand moved from 5.6% to 2.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 210 to 110.

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

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Le Toy Van lost share of searches among dollhouse brands in New Zealand, from 6.5% to 2.9%.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for KidKraft in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 30 to 20 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using KidKraft’s and Le Toy Van’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.

KidKraft

1 branded search term

  • kidkraft

Le Toy Van

1 branded search term

  • le toy van

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