Ocho vs Ritter Sport:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Ocho had more branded searches than Ritter Sport among chocolate brands in New Zealand. Ocho had about 710 branded searches, while Ritter Sport had 420. Ocho made up 0.74% of all chocolate brand searches we track, and Ritter Sport accounted for 0.44%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about chocolate brands, Ocho appeared in four of the five answers and Ritter Sport in none.
Who do people search for more?
Ocho, about 69% more searches than Ritter Sport
Who does AI mention more?
Ocho, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Ritter Sport in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Ocho, the only one of the two named
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Top chocolate brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ocho was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Ritter Sport did not appear 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.
Whittaker's5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ocho4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Cadbury3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Wellington Chocolate Factory3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bennetto3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
House of Chocolate2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Lindt1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ferrero Rocher0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Toblerone0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ritter Sport0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about chocolate brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which chocolate brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best chocolate brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best chocolate brand in New Zealand for an everyday treat?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“chocolate brands nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“milk chocolate 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 Ocho or Ritter Sport more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Ocho and Ritter Sport by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 chocolate brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Ocho, Ritter Sport. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Whittaker's | Cadbury | Wellington Chocolate Factory | Ferrero Rocher | Lindt | Toblerone | Bennetts of Mangawhai | House of Chocolate | Ocho | Bennetto | Donovan's | Ritter Sport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.3% | 13.5% | 8.4% | 6.2% | 8.5% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.75% | 0.66% | 0.69% | 0.61% |
| Nov 2025 | 48.6% | 14% | 7.1% | 7.7% | 9.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 0.56% | 0.63% | 0.68% | 0.51% |
| Dec 2025 | 38.4% | 14.2% | 6.9% | 13.6% | 12.2% | 7.2% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.56% | 0.62% | 0.36% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.8% | 15.6% | 11.4% | 7.1% | 9.2% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 0.57% | 0.57% | 0.61% | 0.55% |
| Feb 2026 | 48.4% | 13.5% | 8.8% | 8% | 9.3% | 4% | 3.6% | 2% | 0.54% | 0.54% | 0.6% | 0.72% |
| Mar 2026 | 44.5% | 18.5% | 7.2% | 5.3% | 13.7% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.58% | 0.62% | 0.5% | 0.64% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.1% | 21.6% | 8% | 5.9% | 13.6% | 2.5% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.58% | 0.59% | 0.51% | 0.53% |
| May 2026 | 43.5% | 22.3% | 7% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 0.62% | 0.73% | 0.67% | 0.92% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.2% | 20.4% | 7.7% | 5.6% | 7.9% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.68% | 0.6% | 0.72% | 0.76% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.3% | 16.3% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.65% | 0.51% | 0.58% | 0.65% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.1% | 17.4% | 6.2% | 6.7% | 7.1% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.89% | 0.78% | 0.58% | 0.53% |
| Sep 2026 | 51.8% | 16.2% | 7.6% | 6.6% | 6.5% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.74% | 0.64% | 0.61% | 0.44% |
How has the Ocho and Ritter Sport comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 4 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Ritter Sport took it in February 2026, Ocho took it in April 2026, Ritter Sport took it in May 2026, Ocho took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ocho’s share of searches among chocolate brands in New Zealand moved from 0.75% to 0.74%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 640 to 710.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ritter Sport’s share of searches among chocolate brands in New Zealand moved from 0.61% to 0.44%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 520 to 420.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand chocolate brands in September 2026?
2 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Ocho in New Zealand rose 10.9% over 12 measured months, from 640 to 710 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Ritter Sport in New Zealand fell 19.2% over 12 measured months, from 520 to 420 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ocho’s and Ritter Sport’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.
Ocho
2 branded search terms
- ocho
- ocho chocolate
Ritter Sport
3 branded search terms
- ritter sport
- ritter sport choco
- rittersport
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