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How popular isSimba?

In September 2026, people searched for Simba by name about 64,100 times in the United Kingdom, a 20.5% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 27.3% of all United Kingdom mattress brand searches, placing Simba second out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about mattress brands, Simba appeared in three of the four answers and was the most recommended of the eight.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

Simba is the second most searched of 8 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.

  1. Emma SleepShare of searches 42.7%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
  2. SimbaShare of searches 27.3%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
  3. SilentnightShare of searches 7.7%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  4. HypnosShare of searches 7.5%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
  5. OttyShare of searches 4.3%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –

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Top mattress brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Simba was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Simba is the most recommended of the eight.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Simba1st
  2. Emma Sleep2nd
  3. Tempur3rd
  4. Silentnight4th
  5. Hypnos4th
  6. Otty–
  7. Dormeo–
  8. Eve Sleep–

Mentioned by AI

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

  • Simba3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Emma Sleep2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Silentnight2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Hypnos2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Tempur2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Otty0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Dormeo0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Eve Sleep0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which mattress brand should I buy in the UK?”

    1. 1Emma Sleep
    2. 2Simba
    3. 3Silentnight
    4. 4Hypnos
    5. 5Tempur

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best mattress brands in the UK?”

    1. 1Simba
    2. 2Tempur
    3. 3Emma Sleep
    4. 4Hypnos
    5. 5Silentnight

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best mattress in a box in the UK?”

    1. 1Simba

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “mattress”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “best mattress uk”

      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 mattress brands compete with Simba?

    Simba against mattress brands in the United Kingdom, by month

    Share of searches by month for Emma Sleep, Simba, Silentnight, Hypnos, Otty, Tempur, Dormeo, Eve Sleep. The figures are in the table below the chart.

    View monthly share of searches table
    MonthEmma SleepSimbaSilentnightHypnosOttyTempurDormeoEve Sleep
    Oct 202537.9%31%8.5%7.1%3.8%4.7%3.8%3.2%
    Nov 202541%27.5%13.8%5.1%2.9%4.1%2.8%2.8%
    Dec 202531.2%21.2%29.1%5.5%2.7%3.9%3.9%2.5%
    Jan 202641.4%28.8%7.8%6.5%3.5%4.2%4.2%3.5%
    Feb 202645.2%25.6%6.9%7%3.8%4.6%3.8%3.1%
    Mar 202641.9%28.5%6.4%6.8%4.3%4.3%4.3%3.5%
    Apr 202643.5%29.5%5.4%6.7%3.8%4.4%3.6%3%
    May 202639.1%31.5%5.9%7.3%4.1%4.8%3.9%3.4%
    Jun 202643.5%28.6%6.5%6.6%3.8%4.4%3.6%3.1%
    Jul 202641.8%27.5%9.4%6.6%3.6%4.2%3.4%3.5%
    Aug 202639.6%31.4%7.3%7.1%4%4%3.2%3.4%
    Sep 202642.7%27.3%7.7%7.5%4.3%4.2%3.4%2.9%

    1. 1.Emma Sleep

      42.7%

      Held 1st. 100K estimated branded searches, +1.8% vs prior month. Share +3.2 points.

    2. 2.Simba

      27.3%

      Held 2nd. 64.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -4.2 points.

    3. 3.Silentnight

      7.7%

      Held 3rd. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

    4. 4.Hypnos

      7.5%

      Held 4th. 17.7K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.

    5. 5.Otty

      4.3%

      Held 5th. 10K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

    6. 6.Tempur

      4.2%

      Held 6th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

    7. 7.Dormeo

      3.4%

      Moved from 8th to 7th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.

    8. 8.Eve Sleep

      2.9%

      Moved from 7th to 8th. 6.7K estimated branded searches, -21.2% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.

    Compare popularity between Simba and its closest rivals

    Every comparison with Simba

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    How has branded search demand for Simba changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?

    3 findings
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Simba in the United Kingdom fell from 80.6K to 64.1K.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Simba’s share of searches among mattress brands in the United Kingdom decreased from 31% to 27.3%.
    • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Simba’s share of searches among mattress brands in the United Kingdom peaked at 31.5% in May 2026 and was lowest at 21.2% in December 2025.

    How did search popularity change for United Kingdom mattress brands in September 2026?

    6 changes

    1. In September 2026, Emma Sleep gained share of searches among mattress brands in the United Kingdom, from 39.6% to 42.7%.

    2. In September 2026, Simba lost share of searches among mattress brands in the United Kingdom, from 31.4% to 27.3%.

    3. In September 2026, Eve Sleep lost share of searches among mattress brands in the United Kingdom, from 3.4% to 2.9%.

    4. Hypnos’ share of searches among mattress brands in the United Kingdom has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 6.6% to 7.5% in September 2026.

    5. In September 2026, Dormeo rose from 8th to 7th among mattress brands in the United Kingdom.

    6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Silentnight in the United Kingdom fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 22.2K to 18.1K in September 2026.

    How are Simba’s branded searches counted?

    2 search terms

    Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Simba’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.

    • simba mattress
    • simba sleep

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    How the Brand Demand Index is measured

    Where does Simba compete?

    Simba is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
    Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
    Mattress brands2nd of 827.3%Shown above
    Mattress topper brands1st of 559.9%Show ranking
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