The Sheepskin Factory vs UGG:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, UGG had more branded searches than The Sheepskin Factory among sheepskin and ugg boot brands in New Zealand. UGG had about 30,000 branded searches, while The Sheepskin Factory had 590. UGG made up 95% of all sheepskin and ugg boot brand searches we track, and The Sheepskin Factory accounted for 1.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sheepskin and ugg boot brands, both The Sheepskin Factory and UGG appeared in all three answers. UGG was mentioned before The Sheepskin Factory in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
UGG, about 51 searches for every 1 for The Sheepskin Factory
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
UGG, named ahead of The Sheepskin Factory in 2 of 3 answers
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Top sheepskin and ugg boot brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, both The Sheepskin Factory and UGG showed up in all three answers. UGG was listed before The Sheepskin Factory in two of them.
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.
UGG3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
The Sheepskin Factory3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
EMU Australia3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Ugg Australia Since 19741 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Bearpaw0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Mou0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about sheepskin and ugg boot brands
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which sheepskin boot brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sheepskin boot brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best sheepskin boot brand in New Zealand for cold weather?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sheepskin boots nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sheepskin slippers nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is The Sheepskin Factory or UGG more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for The Sheepskin Factory and UGG by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six sheepskin and ugg boot brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for UGG, The Sheepskin Factory. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | UGG | The Sheepskin Factory | EMU Australia | Ugg Australia Since 1974 | Bearpaw | Mou |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 95.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.16% | 0.07% |
| Nov 2025 | 95.9% | 1.3% | 0.84% | 1.7% | 0.16% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 96.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.13% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 95.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.22% | 0.08% |
| Feb 2026 | 95% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.19% | 0.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 94.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.18% | 0.05% |
| Apr 2026 | 94.7% | 1.5% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.16% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 95.1% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.19% | 0.05% |
| Jun 2026 | 94.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.24% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 95.4% | 1.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.26% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 95.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.85% | 0.17% | 0.09% |
| Sep 2026 | 95% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.16% | 0.06% |
How has the The Sheepskin Factory and UGG comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- UGG was ahead of The Sheepskin Factory in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Sheepskin Factory’s share of searches among sheepskin and ugg boot brands in New Zealand moved from 1.6% to 1.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 480 to 590.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, UGG’s share of searches among sheepskin and ugg boot brands in New Zealand moved from 95.6% to 95%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 29K to 30K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand sheepskin and ugg boot brands in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, UGG lost share of searches among sheepskin and ugg boot brands in New Zealand, from 95.8% to 95%.

In September 2026, The Sheepskin Factory rose from 3rd to 2nd among sheepskin and ugg boot brands in New Zealand.
How are branded searches counted?
15 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using The Sheepskin Factory’s and UGG’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.
The Sheepskin Factory
1 branded search term
- the sheepskin factory
UGG
14 branded search terms
- australian ugg
- australian ugg boots
- baby ugg boots
- classic ugg boots
- outdoor ugg boots
- ugg
- ugg boots sale
- ugg clogs
- ugg outlet
- ugg sheepskin boots
- ugg slippers
- ugg tasman
- ugg tasman slippers
- ugg tazz

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