KidKraft vs Nerf:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Nerf had more branded searches than KidKraft among toy brands in New Zealand. Nerf had about 1,330 branded searches, while KidKraft had 40. Nerf made up 1% of all toy brand searches we track, and KidKraft accounted for 0.03%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about toy brands, neither KidKraft nor Nerf appeared in any of the five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Nerf, about 33 searches for every 1 for KidKraft
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 0 of 5 answers.
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Top toy brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, neither KidKraft nor Nerf showed up in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
LEGO1st
Melissa & Doug2nd
Playmobil3rd
Fisher-Price4th
Connetix5th
MAGNA-TILES6th
VTech7th
Ravensburger8th- +3 more
- Nerf–
- +2 more
KidKraft–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Melissa & Doug4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- LEGO3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Connetix3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Playmobil3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- VTech2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Fisher-Price2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- MAGNA-TILES2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Ravensburger2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Nerf0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- KidKraft0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about toy brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which toy brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best toy brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best toy brand in New Zealand for children of different ages?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“educational toys nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“christmas toys nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Is KidKraft or Nerf more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for KidKraft and Nerf by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 15 toy brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Nerf, KidKraft. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | LEGO | Barbie | Hot Wheels | VTech | Connetix | Little Nation | Fisher-Price | Playmobil | Nerf | MAGNA-TILES | Hasbro | Ravensburger | Melissa & Doug | Tender Leaf Toys | KidKraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 63.6% | 15.8% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.87% | 0.64% | 0.38% | 0.29% | 0.32% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 70.2% | 12.4% | 7.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2% | 0.96% | 0.81% | 0.76% | 0.56% | 0.33% | 0.33% | 0.18% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 74% | 11.5% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 0.92% | 1.1% | 0.81% | 0.67% | 0.65% | 0.51% | 0.51% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 69.5% | 13.5% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 1% | 1.1% | 0.72% | 0.7% | 0.47% | 0.31% | 0.2% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Mar 2026 | 65.2% | 16.9% | 8.3% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.71% | 0.69% | 0.57% | 0.29% | 0.22% | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 69.4% | 13.5% | 8.2% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.94% | 1% | 0.66% | 0.52% | 0.52% | 0.33% | 0.23% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 69.6% | 14.5% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.87% | 0.94% | 0.73% | 0.59% | 0.48% | 0.4% | 0.23% | 0.04% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 68.7% | 14.9% | 7.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.84% | 0.92% | 0.6% | 0.59% | 0.48% | 0.38% | 0.23% | 0.06% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 66.5% | 14.8% | 8.4% | 2.1% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.94% | 1% | 0.76% | 0.84% | 0.61% | 0.51% | 0.29% | 0.08% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 68.3% | 14.4% | 8% | 2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.98% | 0.98% | 0.66% | 0.65% | 0.35% | 0.44% | 0.24% | 0.04% | 0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 63.6% | 15.6% | 8.7% | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.93% | 0.81% | 0.79% | 0.57% | 0.47% | 0.27% | 0.06% | 0.02% |
| Oct 2026 | 57.7% | 19.4% | 10.1% | 3% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1% | 1% | 0.47% | 0.36% | 0.26% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
How has branded search for KidKraft and Nerf changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Nerf was ahead of KidKraft in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, KidKraft’s share of searches among toy brands in New Zealand held steady at 0.03%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 40.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Nerf’s share of searches among toy brands in New Zealand moved from 0.87% to 1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.4K to 1.3K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand toy brands in October 2026?
0 changes
Neither KidKraft nor Nerf moved beyond provider rounding among toy brands in October 2026.
How are KidKraft’s and Nerf’s branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using KidKraft’s and Nerf’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.
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