Kids activity classes in the United Kingdom:Which are most popular?
In September 2026, Little Kickers was the most searched kids activity class brand in the United Kingdom, accounting for 36.7% of all searches among the seven brands we track. When we checked with ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews, Tumble Tots and Gymboree Play & Music were mentioned most often, in two of the five answers. Gymboree Play & Music was recommended most often, coming first in both responses that gave a list.
Little KickersShare of searches 36.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
RugbytotsShare of searches 20%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Tumble TotsShare of searches 20%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Monkey MusicShare of searches 10.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Sing and SignShare of searches 4.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top kids activity classes in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In Brandwave's three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Tumble Tots and Gymboree Play & Music were mentioned most often, in two of the five answers. Gymboree Play & Music was recommended most often, coming first in both answers that gave a list. Tumble Tots was second. Little Kickers, which ranked first in searches, was not mentioned at all.
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.
Tumble Tots2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Gymboree Play & Music2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Little Kickers0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Rugbytots0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Monkey Music0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sing and Sign0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Diddi Dance0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best baby and toddler classes in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which toddler class franchise is best for my child?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What classes can I take my toddler to near me?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“preschool activities”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“music classes”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 23, 2026.
Which kids activity classes do people search for most?
This chart shows how often people search Google for each kids activity class brand by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven kids activity class brands we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Little Kickers, Rugbytots, Tumble Tots, Monkey Music, Sing and Sign, Gymboree Play & Music, Diddi Dance. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Little Kickers | Rugbytots | Tumble Tots | Monkey Music | Sing and Sign | Gymboree Play & Music | Diddi Dance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 35.3% | 19.3% | 19.3% | 10.5% | 5.7% | 6.6% | 3.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.9% | 22% | 17.9% | 12% | 6.5% | 6% | 2.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.5% | 19.4% | 19.4% | 10.4% | 5.7% | 6.4% | 3.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 37.4% | 20.4% | 20.4% | 9.1% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 34.7% | 23.2% | 19% | 8.5% | 5.6% | 5.8% | 3.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.5% | 23.1% | 18.9% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 5.4% | 2.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.2% | 22.9% | 18.7% | 10.2% | 5.4% | 5.9% | 2.8% |
| May 2026 | 39% | 21.3% | 17.4% | 9.5% | 5% | 5.5% | 2.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.7% | 19.5% | 19.5% | 10.6% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 3% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.9% | 21.3% | 17.3% | 9.5% | 5% | 5.5% | 2.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.7% | 23.2% | 18.9% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 6.8% | 2.5% |
| Sep 2026 | 36.7% | 20% | 20% | 10.9% | 4.9% | 4.8% | 2.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 36.7% | 18.1K | +49.6% | +1.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 20% | 9.9K | +22.2% | -3.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 20% | 9.9K | +50% | +1.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.9% | 5.4K | +86.2% | +2.6 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 4.9% | 2.4K | +26.3% | -0.6 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 4.8% | 2.4K | 0% | -2 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.6% | 1.3K | +47.7% | +0.1 points |
36.7%
Held 1st. 18.1K estimated branded searches, +49.6% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.
20%
Held 2nd. 9.9K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share -3.2 points.
20%
Held 3rd. 9.9K estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
10.9%
Held 4th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, +86.2% vs prior month. Share +2.6 points.
4.9%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, +26.3% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
4.8%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2 points.
2.6%
Held 7th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, +47.7% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Which brand is most popular in search among kids activity classes in the United Kingdom?
7 brands
In September 2026, Little Kickers was the most searched among kids activity class brands in the United Kingdom, with an estimated 18.1K branded searches, 36.7% of all searches for the seven we track. Rugbytots is in 2nd place, 16.6 percentage points behind at 20%.
| Brand | Share of searches | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.3% → 36.7% | 39%May 2026 | 32.9%Nov 2025 | 1st | |
| 19.3% → 20% | 23.2%Feb 2026 | 19.3%Oct 2025 | 2nd | |
| 19.3% → 20% | 20.4%Jan 2026 | 17.3%Jul 2026 | 3rd | |
| 10.5% → 10.9% | 12%Nov 2025 | 8.3%Aug 2026 | 4th | |
| 5.7% → 4.9% | 6.5%Nov 2025 | 4.9%Sep 2026 | 6th → 5th | |
| 6.6% → 4.8% | 6.8%Aug 2026 | 4.8%Sep 2026 | 5th → 6th | |
| 3.1% → 2.6% | 3.2%Dec 2025 | 2.3%May 2026 | 7th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Little Kickers’ share of searches among kids activity classes in the United Kingdom increased from 35.3% to 36.7%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rugbytots’ share of searches among kids activity classes in the United Kingdom increased from 19.3% to 20%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tumble Tots’ share of searches among kids activity classes in the United Kingdom increased from 19.3% to 20%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sing and Sign’s share of searches among kids activity classes in the United Kingdom decreased from 5.7% to 4.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gymboree Play & Music’s share of searches among kids activity classes in the United Kingdom decreased from 6.6% to 4.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Little Kickers’ share of searches among kids activity classes in the United Kingdom peaked at 39% in May 2026 and was lowest at 32.9% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rugbytots’ share of searches among kids activity classes in the United Kingdom peaked at 23.2% in February 2026 and was lowest at 19.3% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tumble Tots’ share of searches among kids activity classes in the United Kingdom peaked at 20.4% in January 2026 and was lowest at 17.3% in July 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Monkey Music’s share of searches among kids activity classes in the United Kingdom peaked at 12% in November 2025 and was lowest at 8.3% in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sing and Sign’s share of searches among kids activity classes in the United Kingdom peaked at 6.5% in November 2025 and was lowest at 4.9% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gymboree Play & Music’s share of searches among kids activity classes in the United Kingdom peaked at 6.8% in August 2026 and was lowest at 4.8% in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sing and Sign rose from 6th to 5th among kids activity classes in the United Kingdom.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gymboree Play & Music fell from 5th to 6th among kids activity classes in the United Kingdom.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Monkey Music and Diddi Dance held steady: their share of searches among kids activity classes in the United Kingdom each moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom kids activity classes in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Monkey Music gained share of searches among kids activity classes in the United Kingdom, from 8.3% to 10.9%.

In September 2026, Little Kickers gained share of searches among kids activity classes in the United Kingdom, from 34.7% to 36.7%.

In September 2026, Tumble Tots gained share of searches among kids activity classes in the United Kingdom, from 18.9% to 20%.

In September 2026, Rugbytots lost share of searches among kids activity classes in the United Kingdom, from 23.2% to 20%.

In September 2026, Gymboree Play & Music lost share of searches among kids activity classes in the United Kingdom, from 6.8% to 4.8%.

In September 2026, Sing and Sign lost share of searches among kids activity classes in the United Kingdom, from 5.5% to 4.9%.
How are branded searches counted for kids activity classes?
8 search terms
Each brand's share of searches among kids activity classes comes from the terms listed under its name. When people mostly search for a brand because of something else it sells, only the searches that name this product count here.
Little Kickers
1 branded search term
- little kickers
Rugbytots
1 branded search term
- rugbytots
Tumble Tots
1 branded search term
- tumble tots
Monkey Music
1 branded search term
- monkey music
Sing and Sign
1 branded search term
- sing and sign
Gymboree Play & Music
2 branded search terms
- gymboree
- gymboree play and music
Diddi Dance
1 branded search term
- diddi dance
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