Morningcider vs Zeffer:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Zeffer had more branded searches than Morningcider among cider brands in New Zealand. Zeffer had about 990 branded searches, while Morningcider had 170. Zeffer made up 9.2% of all cider brand searches we track, and Morningcider accounted for 1.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cider brands, Zeffer appeared in four of the five answers and Morningcider in three. Zeffer was mentioned before Morningcider in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Zeffer, about 6 searches for every 1 for Morningcider
Who does AI mention more?
Zeffer, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Morningcider in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Zeffer, named ahead of Morningcider in 3 of 4 answers
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Top cider brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Zeffer was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Morningcider was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Zeffer was listed before Morningcider in three out of four answers that named either.
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.
- 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
Kopparberg0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about cider brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cider brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cider brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cider brand in New Zealand for easy drinking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cider brands nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best cider 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 20, 2026.
Is Morningcider or Zeffer more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Morningcider and Zeffer 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.
Share of searches by month for Zeffer, Morningcider. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Good George | Monteith's | Somersby | Zeffer | Rekorderlig | Strongbow | Old Mout | Morningcider | Kopparberg | Isaac's | Paynter's Cider | Bulmers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.1% | 18.4% | 13.6% | 8.6% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.42% | 0.58% | 0.08% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.9% | 16% | 10.9% | 9% | 4.9% | 0.98% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.92% | 0.39% | 0.33% | 0.07% |
| Dec 2025 | 43.2% | 19% | 13.5% | 10% | 6.5% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.53% | 0.69% | 0.37% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 41.1% | 24.3% | 11.6% | 8.6% | 6.2% | 1.4% | 3% | 2% | 1.1% | 0.46% | 0.38% | 0.08% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.9% | 24.1% | 12% | 8.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3% | 2% | 0.86% | 0.38% | 0.48% | 0% |
| Mar 2026 | 39% | 22.7% | 12% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.44% | 0.35% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.1% | 20.7% | 12.7% | 7.3% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.39% | 0.29% | 0.1% |
| May 2026 | 43.6% | 24% | 10.5% | 6.7% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0% |
| Jun 2026 | 44% | 20.9% | 11.8% | 7.7% | 7% | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.37% | 0.24% | 0% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.8% | 20.8% | 12.1% | 8.1% | 7.7% | 2% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.23% | 0.23% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 43.8% | 17.5% | 11.4% | 11.3% | 7% | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Sep 2026 | 40.7% | 18% | 13.6% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 4% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1% | 0.37% | 0.28% | 0.19% |
How has the Morningcider and Zeffer comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Zeffer was ahead of Morningcider in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- 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.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zeffer’s share of searches among cider brands in New Zealand moved from 8.6% to 9.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 990.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand cider brands in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Strongbow overtook Old Mout and Morningcider to rank 6th among cider brands in New Zealand, with 4% of the searches.
In September 2026, Zeffer lost share of searches among cider brands in New Zealand, from 11.3% to 9.2%.
In September 2026, Morningcider lost share of searches among cider brands in New Zealand, from 2.1% to 1.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Morningcider’s and Zeffer’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.
Morningcider
1 branded search term
- morningcider
Zeffer
6 branded search terms
- zeffer
- zeffer 0 cider
- zeffer apple cider
- zeffer apple crumble
- zeffer cider
- zeffer passionfruit cider
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