Little Tikes vs Step2:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Little Tikes had more branded searches than Step2 among kids play equipment brands in New Zealand. Little Tikes had about 1,300 branded searches, while Step2 had 170. Little Tikes made up 21.9% of all kids play equipment brand searches we track, and Step2 accounted for 2.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about kids play equipment brands, neither Little Tikes nor Step2 appeared in any of the five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Little Tikes, about 8 searches for every 1 for Step2
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 0 of 5 answers.
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Top kids play equipment brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, neither Little Tikes nor Step2 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.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Jumpflex3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Forest & Frolic3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- gobaplay3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Vuly2 of 5Named in 2 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
Keter0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Intex0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Bestway0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Step20 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Plum0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about kids play equipment brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which kids play equipment brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best kids play equipment brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best kids play equipment brand in New Zealand for backyard play?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“outdoor play equipment”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“backyard play set”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Little Tikes or Step2 more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Little Tikes and Step2 by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 kids play equipment brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Little Tikes, Step2. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Jumpflex | Little Tikes | Forest & Frolic | Keter | Intex | Bestway | Step2 | Vuly | gobaplay | Plum | Gonge | TP Toys |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 27.7% | 18.4% | 18.4% | 10.2% | 11.3% | 10.2% | 1.3% | 0.57% | 1.6% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.14% |
| Nov 2025 | 26.2% | 16.8% | 14.1% | 8.8% | 15.7% | 14.1% | 1.5% | 0.62% | 1.9% | 0.18% | 0.09% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 26.2% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 9.2% | 17.7% | 16.8% | 0.94% | 0.52% | 0.73% | 0.21% | 0.31% | 0.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 23.7% | 12.7% | 12.7% | 15.6% | 16.1% | 15.6% | 1.6% | 0.71% | 0.71% | 0.18% | 0.18% | 0.18% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.3% | 18.4% | 12.3% | 15.1% | 12% | 12.3% | 1.8% | 0.51% | 0.77% | 0.26% | 0.26% | 0% |
| Mar 2026 | 25.3% | 21.8% | 14.6% | 14.6% | 11.4% | 7.9% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.99% | 0.5% | 0.25% | 0.25% |
| Apr 2026 | 26.1% | 22.5% | 15.1% | 15.1% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 2.3% | 0.77% | 1% | 0.26% | 0.26% | 0.26% |
| May 2026 | 20.4% | 23.9% | 16% | 16% | 10.1% | 8.7% | 3% | 0.54% | 0.54% | 0.27% | 0.27% | 0.27% |
| Jun 2026 | 22.7% | 24.9% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 11.3% | 9.1% | 2.5% | 0.28% | 1.1% | 0.28% | 0.28% | 0.28% |
| Jul 2026 | 24% | 25% | 18% | 12% | 10% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 0.75% | 0.75% | 0.25% | 0.25% | 0.25% |
| Aug 2026 | 21.9% | 23.8% | 17.1% | 14% | 9.5% | 7.6% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.24% | 0.24% | 0.24% |
| Sep 2026 | 22.9% | 21.9% | 16.9% | 12.1% | 12% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 0.34% | 0.17% | 0.17% |
How has the Little Tikes and Step2 comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Little Tikes was ahead of Step2 in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Little Tikes’ share of searches among kids play equipment brands in New Zealand moved from 18.4% to 21.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Step2’s share of searches among kids play equipment brands in New Zealand moved from 1.3% to 2.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 90 to 170.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand kids play equipment brands in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Jumpflex overtook Little Tikes to become the leader among kids play equipment brands in New Zealand, with 22.9% of the searches.
In September 2026, Step2 gained share of searches among kids play equipment brands in New Zealand, from 2.1% to 2.9%.
In September 2026, Little Tikes lost share of searches among kids play equipment brands in New Zealand, from 23.8% to 21.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Little Tikes’ and Step2’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.
Little Tikes
1 branded search term
- little tikes
Step2
1 branded search term
- step2
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