Gymboree Play & Music vs Monkey Music:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Monkey Music had more branded searches than Gymboree Play & Music among kids activity classes in the United Kingdom. Monkey Music had about 5,400 branded searches, while Gymboree Play & Music had 2,380. Monkey Music made up 10.9% of all kids activity class searches we track, and Gymboree Play & Music accounted for 4.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about kids activity classes, Gymboree Play & Music appeared in two of the five answers and Monkey Music in none.
Who do people search for more?
Monkey Music, about 2 searches for every 1 for Gymboree Play & Music
Who does AI mention more?
Gymboree Play & Music, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Monkey Music in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Gymboree Play & Music, the only one of the two named
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Top kids activity classes in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Gymboree Play & Music was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Monkey Music did not appear in any of the five answers.
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.
Is Gymboree Play & Music or Monkey Music more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Gymboree Play & Music and Monkey Music 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 Monkey Music, Gymboree Play & Music. 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% |
How has the Gymboree Play & Music and Monkey Music comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Monkey Music was ahead of Gymboree Play & Music in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gymboree Play & Music’s share of searches among kids activity classes in the United Kingdom moved from 6.6% to 4.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.8K to 2.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Monkey Music’s share of searches among kids activity classes in the United Kingdom moved from 10.5% to 10.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.4K to 5.4K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom kids activity classes in September 2026?
2 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, Gymboree Play & Music lost share of searches among kids activity classes in the United Kingdom, from 6.8% to 4.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Gymboree Play & Music’s and Monkey Music’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.
Gymboree Play & Music
2 branded search terms
- gymboree
- gymboree play and music
Monkey Music
1 branded search term
- monkey music
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