Outside Space vs Sunbrella:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Outside Space had more branded searches than Sunbrella among outdoor furniture brands in New Zealand. Outside Space had about 260 branded searches, while Sunbrella had 140. Outside Space made up 0.03% of all outdoor furniture brand searches we track, and Sunbrella accounted for 0.02%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about outdoor furniture brands, Outside Space appeared in three of the four answers and Sunbrella in one. Outside Space was mentioned before Sunbrella in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Outside Space, about 86% more searches than Sunbrella
Who does AI mention more?
Outside Space, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Sunbrella in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Outside Space, named ahead of Sunbrella in 3 of 3 answers
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Top outdoor furniture brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Outside Space was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the 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. Outside Space was listed before Sunbrella in every answer 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.
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
Keter0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about outdoor furniture brands
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 Outside Space or Sunbrella more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Outside Space 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 Outside Space, Sunbrella. 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 Outside Space and Sunbrella comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Sunbrella took it in May 2026, Outside Space took it in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Outside Space’s share of searches among outdoor furniture brands in New Zealand held steady at 0.03%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 320 to 260.
- 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 Outside Space in New Zealand fell 18.8% over 12 measured months, from 320 to 260 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Outside Space’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.
Outside Space
1 branded search term
- outside space
Sunbrella
1 branded search term
- sunbrella
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