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Mighty Ape vs The Iconic:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Mighty Ape had more branded searches than The Iconic among online retailers and marketplaces in New Zealand. Mighty Ape had about 113,000 branded searches, while The Iconic had 27,900. Mighty Ape made up 2.6% of all online retailers and marketplace searches we track, and The Iconic accounted for 0.64%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about online retailers and marketplaces, The Iconic appeared in four of the five answers and Mighty Ape in two. Mighty Ape and The Iconic were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.

Among online retailers and marketplaces in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Mighty Ape, about 4 searches for every 1 for The Iconic

Mighty Ape 113K searchesThe Iconic 27.9K searches

Who does AI mention more?

The Iconic, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Mighty Ape in 2

The Iconic in 4 of 5Mighty Ape in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.

Mighty Ape first in 2The Iconic first in 2

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Top online retailers and marketplaces in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, The Iconic was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Mighty Ape was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Mighty Ape and The Iconic were each listed first in two of the four answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. The Warehouse1st
  2. Trade Me2nd
  3. Kmart NZ3rd
  4. Noel Leeming4th
  5. Mighty Ape4th
  6. Onceit6th
  7. The Iconic7th
  8. Postie8th
  9. Amazon9th
  10. Temu–
  11. +4 more

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Trade Me4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Kmart NZ4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • The Warehouse4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • The Iconic4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Noel Leeming3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Amazon2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Mighty Ape2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Postie2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Onceit2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Temu0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+4 more

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5 answers

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 Mighty Ape or The Iconic more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Mighty Ape and The Iconic by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 14 online retailers and marketplaces we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Mighty Ape and The Iconic among online retailers and marketplaces in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Mighty Ape, The Iconic. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthTrade MeKmart NZThe WarehouseTemuNoel LeemingSheinAmazonAliExpressMighty ApeeBayPostieOnceitThe IconicKogan
Oct 202536.3%23.8%7.4%7.4%6.5%4.9%3.3%2.7%2.7%1.8%1.8%0.8%0.45%0.21%
Nov 202532.8%25.6%8.2%6.6%8.7%3.7%3%2.4%3.7%1.3%2%1.1%0.61%0.41%
Dec 202528.7%28.8%10.7%4.8%9.4%3.2%2.6%2.1%4.8%1.4%2.1%0.77%0.44%0.29%
Jan 202636.8%24.5%9.2%6.1%6.6%3.4%3.3%2.7%2.8%1.8%1.5%0.66%0.38%0.21%
Feb 202635.8%24.2%8.9%7.2%6.5%4%3.2%2.6%2.7%1.8%1.8%0.65%0.44%0.2%
Mar 202638.4%24.3%7.8%6.3%5.7%4.3%2.8%2.8%2.4%1.9%1.9%0.69%0.48%0.22%
Apr 202633%27.5%8.2%6.6%6%4.5%3%3%2.5%2%2.4%0.72%0.5%0.19%
May 202639.1%22.5%7.9%6.5%5.8%4.3%2.9%2.9%2.4%1.9%2.3%0.7%0.49%0.19%
Jun 202634.6%24.9%7%7%6.3%5.7%3.1%3.1%2.6%2.1%2.1%0.76%0.52%0.21%
Jul 202635.3%25.7%7.2%5.8%6.4%4.8%3.2%3.2%2.7%2.1%2.1%0.95%0.44%0.22%
Aug 202639.2%23.2%6.5%6.5%5.8%5.3%2.9%2.9%2.4%1.9%1.9%0.86%0.49%0.24%
Sep 202634.4%25%7%6.9%6.2%5.7%3.1%3.1%2.6%2.1%2.1%0.93%0.64%0.25%

How has the Mighty Ape and The Iconic comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

How did search popularity change for New Zealand online retailers and marketplaces in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. Estimated monthly branded searches for The Iconic in New Zealand rose 21.3% over 12 measured months, from 23K to 27.9K in September 2026.

  2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Mighty Ape in New Zealand fell 18.4% over 12 measured months, from 139K to 113K in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

19 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mighty Ape’s and The Iconic’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.

Mighty Ape

14 branded search terms

  • Mighty Ape
  • mighty ape address
  • mighty ape app
  • mighty ape games
  • mighty ape hours
  • mighty ape jellycat
  • mighty ape lego
  • mighty ape mobile
  • mighty ape phones
  • mighty ape pokemon
  • mighty ape sale
  • mighty ape silverdale
  • mighty ape toys
  • the mighty ape

The Iconic

5 branded search terms

  • the iconic
  • the iconic aus
  • the iconic delivery
  • the iconic voucher
  • theiconic

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