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Sigvaris vs Sockwell:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Sigvaris had more branded searches than Sockwell among compression sock brands in New Zealand. Sigvaris had about 60 branded searches, while Sockwell had 40. Sigvaris made up 1.1% of all compression sock brand searches we track, and Sockwell accounted for 0.71%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about compression sock brands, Sigvaris appeared in one of the four answers and Sockwell in none.

Among compression sock brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Sigvaris, about 50% more searches than Sockwell

Sigvaris 60 searchesSockwell 40 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Sigvaris, mentioned in 1 of 4 answers, Sockwell in 0

Sigvaris in 1 of 4Sockwell in 0 of 4

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Top compression sock brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Sigvaris was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Sockwell 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.

  1. NZ Sock Company1st
  2. 2XU2nd
  3. TXG Compression Wear3rd
  4. Sigvaris4th
  5. Skins5th
  6. Sockwell–
  7. CEP Compression–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • NZ Sock Company3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • 2XU2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • TXG Compression Wear2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Skins1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Sigvaris1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Sockwell0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • CEP Compression0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which compression sock brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Sigvaris
    2. 2NZ Sock Company

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best compression sock brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1TXG Compression Wear
    2. 22XU
    3. 3NZ Sock Company

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best compression sock brand in New Zealand for all day comfort?”

    1. 1NZ Sock Company
    2. 2TXG Compression Wear

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “compression socks nz”

    1. 12XU
    2. 2Skins

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “compression stockings nz”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is Sigvaris or Sockwell more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Sigvaris and Sockwell by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven compression sock brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Sigvaris and Sockwell among compression sock brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Sigvaris, Sockwell. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
Month2XUNZ Sock CompanySkinsTXG Compression WearSigvarisSockwellCEP Compression
Oct 202559.2%18.3%18.9%1.7%0.77%0.96%0.19%
Nov 202568.1%16.9%12.5%1.1%0.73%0.61%0.12%
Dec 202555.8%24.6%14.9%1.5%1.8%1.1%0.22%
Jan 202660.7%19.8%15.2%1.4%1.2%1.6%0.2%
Feb 202656.5%21.2%17.3%1.1%1.4%2.3%0.23%
Mar 202655.4%21.7%18.9%1.3%0.91%1.6%0.18%
Apr 202654.9%21.3%18.6%2%1.1%2%0.18%
May 202657.9%21.6%17%1.4%0.75%1.4%0%
Jun 202658.9%21%15.6%2.2%0.93%1.2%0.15%
Jul 202649.5%25.9%18.2%3.2%1.1%1.9%0.19%
Aug 202653.8%23.2%17%2.9%1%1.9%0.17%
Sep 202655.7%25%14.8%2.5%1.1%0.71%0.18%

How has the Sigvaris and Sockwell comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Sigvaris took it in November 2025, Sockwell took it in January 2026, Sigvaris took it in September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sigvaris’ share of searches among compression sock brands in New Zealand moved from 0.77% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 60.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sockwell’s share of searches among compression sock brands in New Zealand moved from 0.96% to 0.71%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 40.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand compression sock brands in September 2026?

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Sockwell lost share of searches among compression sock brands in New Zealand, from 1.9% to 0.71%.

  2. In September 2026, Sigvaris rose from 6th to 5th among compression sock brands in New Zealand.

How are branded searches counted?

4 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Sigvaris’ and Sockwell’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.

Sigvaris

2 branded search terms

  • sigvaris
  • sigvaris compression

Sockwell

2 branded search terms

  • sockwell
  • sockwell compression socks

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