How popular isLoaf?
In September 2026, people searched for Loaf by name about 29,000 times in the United Kingdom, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 0.37% of all United Kingdom furniture retailer searches, placing Loaf eighth out of 11 retailers. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about furniture retailers, Loaf appeared in three of the four answers and was the sixth most recommended of the 11.
Loaf is the eighth most searched of 11 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
DunelmShare of searches 42.3%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
IKEAShare of searches 42.3%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
DFSShare of searches 6.7%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Oak FurniturelandShare of searches 3.1%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
LoafShare of searches 0.37%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top furniture retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Loaf was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Loaf is the sixth most recommended of the 11.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
John Lewis1st
IKEA2nd
Heal's3rd
DFS4th
Oak Furnitureland5th
Loaf6th
Sofology7th
Habitat8th
Dunelm–
Furniture Village–- +1 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
IKEA3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Loaf3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
John Lewis3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
DFS2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Oak Furnitureland2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Heal's2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Habitat2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Sofology1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Dunelm0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Furniture Village0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Where should I buy a sofa in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best furniture stores in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best place in the UK to buy good quality furniture?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sofa”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“furniture stores”
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 United Kingdom on October 22, 2026.
Which furniture retailers compete with Loaf?
Share of searches by month for Dunelm, IKEA, DFS, Oak Furnitureland, Furniture Village, Loaf. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Dunelm | IKEA | DFS | Oak Furnitureland | Furniture Village | Sofology | Heal's | Loaf | Habitat | John Lewis | Swoon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.7% | 37.4% | 7.3% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.49% | 0.33% | 0.13% | 0.11% | 0.06% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.3% | 37.1% | 7.2% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.59% | 0.32% | 0.13% | 0.09% | 0.07% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.7% | 37.4% | 7.3% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.48% | 0.27% | 0.11% | 0.07% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 41.3% | 41.3% | 6.6% | 4.5% | 3% | 2% | 0.54% | 0.36% | 0.12% | 0.1% | 0.07% |
| Feb 2026 | 42% | 42% | 6.3% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.45% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.07% |
| Mar 2026 | 46% | 37.6% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.33% | 0.13% | 0.09% | 0.08% |
| Apr 2026 | 45.9% | 37.5% | 6.9% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.33% | 0.13% | 0.07% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 46.8% | 38.3% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.28% | 0.12% | 0.08% | 0.06% |
| Jun 2026 | 51.6% | 34.5% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.57% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.08% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 42.7% | 42.7% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.57% | 0.38% | 0.13% | 0.1% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.8% | 41.8% | 6.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.46% | 0.36% | 0.15% | 0.1% | 0.07% |
| Sep 2026 | 42.3% | 42.3% | 6.7% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.55% | 0.37% | 0.15% | 0.1% | 0.07% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 42.3% | 3.4M | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 42.3% | 3.4M | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.7% | 533K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.1% | 246K | -18.3% | -0.7 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.5% | 201K | -18.3% | -0.5 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.7% | 135K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.55% | 43.4K | +18.3% | +0.1 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.37% | 29K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.15% | 11.7K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.1% | 8.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 0.07% | 5.3K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Dunelm42.3%
Held 1st. 3.4M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
2.
IKEA42.3%
Held 2nd. 3.4M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
3.
DFS6.7%
Held 3rd. 533K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
3.1%
Held 4th. 246K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
2.5%
Held 5th. 201K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
6.
Sofology1.7%
Held 6th. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
Heal's0.55%
Held 7th. 43.4K estimated branded searches, +18.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
8.
Loaf0.37%
Held 8th. 29K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
9.
Habitat0.15%
Held 9th. 11.7K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
John Lewis0.1%
Held 10th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
11.
Swoon0.07%
Held 11th. 5.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Loaf changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Loaf in the United Kingdom held steady, from 29.5K to 29K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Loaf’s share of searches among furniture retailers in the United Kingdom held steady, from 0.33% to 0.37%.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom furniture retailers in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Oak Furnitureland lost share of searches among furniture retailers in the United Kingdom, from 3.8% to 3.1%.

In September 2026, Furniture Village lost share of searches among furniture retailers in the United Kingdom, from 3.1% to 2.5%.

DFS’s share of searches among furniture retailers in the United Kingdom has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 5.9% to 6.7% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for John Lewis in the United Kingdom fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 9.9K to 8.1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Sofology in the United Kingdom fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 165K to 135K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Dunelm in the United Kingdom fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 4.1M to 3.4M in September 2026.
How are Loaf’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Loaf’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- loaf furniture
- loaf sofa
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