Puddle Ducks vs Swimtime:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Puddle Ducks had more branded searches than Swimtime among swim schools in the United Kingdom. Puddle Ducks had about 22,200 branded searches, while Swimtime had 2,900. Puddle Ducks made up 57.7% of all swim school searches we track, and Swimtime accounted for 7.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about swim schools, Puddle Ducks appeared in one of the three answers and Swimtime in none.
Who do people search for more?
Puddle Ducks, about 8 searches for every 1 for Swimtime
Who does AI mention more?
Puddle Ducks, mentioned in 1 of 3 answers, Swimtime in 0
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Top swim schools in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Puddle Ducks was mentioned in one out of three: in one of the three ChatGPT answers. Swimtime did not appear in any of the three answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Puddle Ducks1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Water Babies1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Swimtime0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Turtle Tots0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Swimming Nature0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about swim schools
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best swim school for babies in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which swimming lessons are best for young children?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Where can my child have swimming lessons near me?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“kids swimming lessons near me”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“swimming lessons”
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 23, 2026.
Is Puddle Ducks or Swimtime more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Puddle Ducks and Swimtime by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five swim schools we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Puddle Ducks, Swimtime. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Puddle Ducks | Water Babies | Swimtime | Turtle Tots | Swimming Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 54.2% | 24.3% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 7.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 58.6% | 21.4% | 6.1% | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 57.8% | 21.1% | 7.4% | 6.3% | 7.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 49.1% | 21.9% | 14.6% | 8% | 6.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 60.8% | 18.1% | 6.6% | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 58.4% | 21.3% | 6.3% | 7.6% | 6.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 58.2% | 21.2% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 5.1% |
| May 2026 | 59.2% | 21.6% | 6.4% | 7.7% | 5.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 60% | 21.9% | 5.1% | 7.8% | 5.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 60.8% | 18.1% | 6.6% | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| Aug 2026 | 60.5% | 18.1% | 8% | 8% | 5.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.7% | 21% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 6.2% |
How has the Puddle Ducks and Swimtime comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Puddle Ducks was ahead of Swimtime in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Puddle Ducks’ share of searches among swim schools in the United Kingdom moved from 54.2% to 57.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 22.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Swimtime’s share of searches among swim schools in the United Kingdom moved from 7.2% to 7.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 2.9K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom swim schools in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Puddle Ducks lost share of searches among swim schools in the United Kingdom, from 60.5% to 57.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Swimtime in the United Kingdom rose 20.8% over 12 measured months, from 2.4K to 2.9K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Puddle Ducks’ and Swimtime’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.
Puddle Ducks
1 branded search term
- puddle ducks
Swimtime
1 branded search term
- swimtime
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