Nardi vs Sunbrella:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Sunbrella had more branded searches than Nardi among outdoor furniture brands in New Zealand. Sunbrella had about 140 branded searches, while Nardi had 120. Sunbrella made up 0.02% of all outdoor furniture brand searches we track, and Nardi accounted for 0.02%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about outdoor furniture brands, Sunbrella appeared in one of the four answers and Nardi in none.
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Top outdoor furniture brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Sunbrella was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Nardi did not appear in any of the four 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.
Freedom Furniture3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Design Warehouse3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
DEVON3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Outside Space3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Danske Møbler3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Trade Tested2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Bunnings1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Mitre 101 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Sunbrella1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Nardi0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which outdoor furniture brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best outdoor furniture brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best outdoor furniture brand in New Zealand for a backyard?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“garden furniture nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“patio furniture nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Is Nardi or Sunbrella more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Nardi and Sunbrella by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 outdoor furniture brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Sunbrella, Nardi. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bunnings | Mitre 10 | Trade Tested | Freedom Furniture | Design Warehouse | Keter | DEVON | Outside Space | Sunbrella | Nardi | Danske Møbler |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.8% | 45.8% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 0.29% | 0.09% | 0.07% | 0.03% | 0.01% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.6% | 45.6% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.09% | 0.05% | 0.03% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.4% | 45.4% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 0.24% | 0.08% | 0.07% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 45% | 45% | 5.5% | 4.1% | 0.19% | 0.1% | 0.08% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.1% | 46.1% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 0.08% | 0.05% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.8% | 45.8% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 0.24% | 0.08% | 0.05% | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.4% | 45.4% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 0.08% | 0.04% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 45.8% | 45.8% | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.24% | 0.08% | 0.04% | 0.01% | 0.02% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.4% | 41.2% | 3.5% | 4.5% | 0.22% | 0.07% | 0.04% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 50.8% | 41.5% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.26% | 0.08% | 0.03% | 0.02% | <0.01% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.4% | 46.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.24% | 0.08% | 0.05% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | 46% | 46% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.07% | 0.03% | 0.02% | 0.02% | <0.01% |
How has the Nardi and Sunbrella comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 5 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Sunbrella took it in November 2025, Nardi took it in January 2026, Sunbrella took it in April 2026, Nardi took it in July 2026, Sunbrella took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nardi’s share of searches among outdoor furniture brands in New Zealand held steady at 0.02%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 200 to 120.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sunbrella’s share of searches among outdoor furniture brands in New Zealand moved from 0.01% to 0.02%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 140.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand outdoor furniture brands in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Nardi in New Zealand fell 40% over 12 measured months, from 200 to 120 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Nardi’s and Sunbrella’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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