How popular isFancy Feast?
In September 2026, people searched for Fancy Feast by name about 5,400 times in Australia, a 50% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 9.5% of all Australia cat food brand searches, placing Fancy Feast sixth out of 12 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cat food brands, Fancy Feast appeared in three of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the 12.
Fancy Feast is the sixth most searched of 12 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
FelixShare of searches 26.2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 9th
WhiskasShare of searches 14.5%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
Royal CaninShare of searches 14.3%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
DineShare of searches 11.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 10th
Fancy FeastShare of searches 9.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top cat food brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Fancy Feast was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Fancy Feast is the third most recommended of the 12.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Royal Canin1st
Hill's2nd
Fancy Feast3rd- Feline Natural4th
Black Hawk5th
Whiskas6th
Advance7th
ZIWI Peak8th
Felix9th
Dine10th- +2 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Royal Canin5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Hill's4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Fancy Feast3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Feline Natural3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
ZIWI Peak2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Black Hawk2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Advance2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Felix1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Whiskas1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Dine1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about cat food brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cat food in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cat food is best for an indoor cat?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's a good wet food for a fussy cat?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“cat food”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best cat food”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 27, 2026.
Which cat food brands compete with Fancy Feast?
Share of searches by month for Felix, Whiskas, Royal Canin, Dine, Applaws, Fancy Feast, ZIWI Peak, Optimum, Hill's. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Felix | Whiskas | Royal Canin | Dine | Applaws | Fancy Feast | ZIWI Peak | Optimum | Hill's | Black Hawk | Advance | Feline Natural |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 18.3% | 12.9% | 14.9% | 14.9% | 14.3% | 8.1% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 2% | — |
| Nov 2025 | 21.9% | 12.6% | 14.6% | 14.6% | 11.5% | 8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.2% | — |
| Dec 2025 | 22.4% | 15.1% | 14.9% | 14.9% | 11.1% | 8.1% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2% | 2% | — |
| Jan 2026 | 19.4% | 13.2% | 15.9% | 15.9% | 10.2% | 8.6% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2% | 2% | — |
| Feb 2026 | 22.3% | 12.8% | 18.2% | 12.2% | 9.5% | 8.1% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.3% | — |
| Mar 2026 | 22.8% | 13.2% | 15.3% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 8.3% | 5.5% | 3% | 3% | 1.9% | 1.9% | — |
| Apr 2026 | 20.1% | 16.6% | 16.4% | 13.4% | 10.6% | 7.3% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2% | — |
| May 2026 | 19.3% | 16% | 15.8% | 15.8% | 10.2% | 8.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2% | 2% | — |
| Jun 2026 | 21.1% | 14.3% | 14.1% | 21.1% | 9.1% | 7.7% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.7% | — |
| Jul 2026 | 22.8% | 14.9% | 15.3% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 8.3% | 4.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.9% | — |
| Aug 2026 | 23.2% | 15.7% | 15.6% | 12.7% | 10% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.9% | — |
| Sep 2026 | 26.2% | 14.5% | 14.3% | 11.7% | 10.6% | 9.5% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 26.2% | 14.8K | +22.3% | +2.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 14.5% | 8.2K | 0% | -1.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.3% | 8.1K | 0% | -1.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.7% | 6.6K | 0% | -1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 10.6% | 6K | +15.4% | +0.6 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 9.5% | 5.4K | +22.7% | +1.1 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 4.2% | 2.4K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 3.4% | 1.9K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 2.3% | 1.3K | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 10, moved from 11th to 10th | 1.8% | 1K | +13.6% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 11th to 10th | |
| 11, moved from 10th to 11th | 1.6% | 880 | -12% | -0.4 pointsmoved from 10th to 11th | |
| —, not measured this month | — | — | — | — |
1.
Felix26.2%
Held 1st. 14.8K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +2.9 points.
2.
Whiskas14.5%
Held 2nd. 8.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
14.3%
Held 3rd. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
4.
Dine11.7%
Held 4th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1 points.
5.
Applaws10.6%
Held 5th. 6K estimated branded searches, +15.4% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
9.5%
Held 6th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
4.2%
Held 7th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
8.
Optimum3.4%
Held 8th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
9.
Hill's2.3%
Held 9th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
10.
Black Hawk1.8%
Moved from 11th to 10th. 1K estimated branded searches, +13.6% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
11.
Advance1.6%
Moved from 10th to 11th. 880 estimated branded searches, -12% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
Not measured this month. — estimated branded searches, — vs prior month. Share —.
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How has branded search demand for Fancy Feast changed in Australia over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Fancy Feast in Australia rose from 3.6K to 5.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fancy Feast’s share of searches among cat food brands in Australia increased from 8.1% to 9.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fancy Feast’s share of searches among cat food brands in Australia peaked at 9.5% in September 2026 and was lowest at 7.3% in April 2026.
How did search popularity change for Australia cat food brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Felix gained share of searches among cat food brands in Australia, from 23.2% to 26.2%.

In September 2026, Fancy Feast gained share of searches among cat food brands in Australia, from 8.4% to 9.5%.

In September 2026, Applaws gained share of searches among cat food brands in Australia, from 10% to 10.6%.

In September 2026, Whiskas lost share of searches among cat food brands in Australia, from 15.7% to 14.5%.

In September 2026, Royal Canin lost share of searches among cat food brands in Australia, from 15.6% to 14.3%.

In September 2026, Dine lost share of searches among cat food brands in Australia, from 12.7% to 11.7%.
How are Fancy Feast’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fancy Feast’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- fancy feast
Who owns Fancy Feast?
Fancy Feast is owned by
Nestlé. Brandwave also tracks
Felix,
International Roast,
Maggi,
NAN,
Nescafé,
Optifast,
Supercoat and
Uncle Tobys, owned by the same company, in Australia.
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