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Sleepyhead vs Winkl:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Sleepyhead had more branded searches than Winkl among mattress brands in New Zealand. Sleepyhead had about 2,000 branded searches, while Winkl had 400. Sleepyhead made up 8.2% of all mattress brand searches we track, and Winkl accounted for 1.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about mattress brands, Sleepyhead appeared in three of the five answers and Winkl in two. Sleepyhead was mentioned before Winkl in every answer.

Among mattress brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Sleepyhead, about 5 searches for every 1 for Winkl

Sleepyhead 2K searchesWinkl 400 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Sleepyhead, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Winkl in 2

Sleepyhead in 3 of 5Winkl in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Sleepyhead, named ahead of Winkl in every answer

Sleepyhead first in 3Winkl never first

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Top mattress brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Sleepyhead was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Winkl was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Sleepyhead was listed before Winkl in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Sleepyhead1st
  2. Ecosa2nd
  3. Sealy3rd
  4. Winkl4th
  5. Tempur5th
  6. Sleepmaker6th
  7. Beautyrest–
  8. A.H. Beard–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Ecosa3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Sleepyhead3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Tempur2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Sealy2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Winkl2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Sleepmaker1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Beautyrest0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • A.H. Beard0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which mattress brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Ecosa
    2. 2Sleepyhead
    3. 3Winkl
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best mattress brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Sleepyhead
    2. 2Ecosa
    3. 3Sealy
    4. 4Tempur
    5. 5Winkl
    6. 6Sleepmaker
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best mattress brand in New Zealand for a good night's sleep?”

    1. 1Sleepyhead
    2. 2Ecosa
    3. 3Sealy
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “mattress for back pain”

    1. 1Tempur
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “queen mattress 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 21, 2026.

    Is Sleepyhead or Winkl more popular in search?

    This chart shows how often people search Google for Sleepyhead and Winkl by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight mattress brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

    Sleepyhead and Winkl among mattress brands in New Zealand, by month

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

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthEcosaSleepyheadTempurSealyWinklSleepmakerBeautyrestA.H. Beard
    Oct 202576.4%8.4%4.6%4.8%2.1%1.3%1.4%0.87%
    Nov 202579.4%6.3%4.1%5.2%2%1.3%1.1%0.53%
    Dec 202576.3%7.4%4.7%6%1.8%1.8%1.3%0.69%
    Jan 202672%9.2%5.1%7.3%2%2.3%1.4%0.72%
    Feb 202672.4%8%6.8%7.2%1.8%1.8%1.3%0.8%
    Mar 202673.5%7.7%7%6.5%1.7%1.4%1.4%0.68%
    Apr 202666.9%6.9%7.2%5.2%1.7%1.5%1.2%9.4%
    May 202670.1%7.9%8%6.7%1.6%1.6%1.4%2.7%
    Jun 202672.7%6.9%8.7%6.1%1.7%1.7%1.1%1.2%
    Jul 202672.7%7.6%8.4%6.3%1.5%1.6%1%0.85%
    Aug 202670.7%8.3%8.8%6.3%1.9%1.8%1.4%0.75%
    Sep 202674.2%8.2%7.6%5%1.6%1.4%1.2%0.62%

    How has the Sleepyhead and Winkl comparison changed over the last 12 months?

    3 findings
    • Sleepyhead was ahead of Winkl in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sleepyhead’s share of searches among mattress brands in New Zealand moved from 8.4% to 8.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 2K.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Winkl’s share of searches among mattress brands in New Zealand moved from 2.1% to 1.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 600 to 400.

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

    2 changes
    1. In September 2026, Sleepyhead rose from 3rd to 2nd among mattress brands in New Zealand.

    2. Estimated monthly branded searches for Winkl in New Zealand fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 600 to 400 in September 2026.

    How are branded searches counted?

    7 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Sleepyhead’s and Winkl’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.

    Sleepyhead

    5 branded search terms

    • sleepyhead bed
    • sleepyhead mattress
    • sleepyhead pocket spring
    • sleepyhead sale
    • sleepyhead sanctuary

    Winkl

    2 branded search terms

    • winkl
    • winkl mattress

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