How popular isMerlo Coffee?
In September 2026, people searched for Merlo Coffee by name about 6,600 times in Australia, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 7.3% of all Australia coffee brand searches, placing Merlo Coffee seventh out of 12 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about coffee brands, Merlo Coffee did not appear in any of the answers.
Merlo Coffee is the seventh most searched of 12 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
NescaféShare of searches 18.3%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Campos CoffeeShare of searches 16.4%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
Vittoria CoffeeShare of searches 16.4%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Toby's EstateShare of searches 13.4%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Merlo CoffeeShare of searches 7.3%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top coffee brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Merlo Coffee did not appear in any of the four 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.
Lavazza3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Campos Coffee2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Nescafé1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Vittoria Coffee1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Toby's Estate1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Moccona1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Grinders1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
International Roast1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Robert Timms1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Merlo Coffee0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best coffee brand in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which coffee beans in Australian supermarkets are best?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the most popular coffee brands in Australia?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“coffee beans”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“instant coffee”
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 Australia on October 23, 2026.
Which coffee brands compete with Merlo Coffee?
Share of searches by month for Nescafé, Campos Coffee, Vittoria Coffee, Toby's Estate, Moccona, Di Mattina, Merlo Coffee, Lavazza, Grinders. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Nescafé | Campos Coffee | Vittoria Coffee | Toby's Estate | Moccona | Di Mattina | Merlo Coffee | Lavazza | Grinders | International Roast | Robert Timms | Republica |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 14.6% | 24% | 13.1% | 16% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.78% |
| Nov 2025 | 13.4% | 23.8% | 13% | 15.9% | 5.8% | 7.1% | 8.7% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 0.77% | 0.77% |
| Dec 2025 | 14.4% | 20.8% | 13.9% | 17% | 5.1% | 7.6% | 9.3% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 0.83% | 0.68% |
| Jan 2026 | 14.1% | 20.5% | 13.7% | 16.7% | 5% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 5% | 4.1% | 1% | 0.81% | 0.81% |
| Feb 2026 | 14.6% | 22.5% | 12.3% | 18.4% | 5.5% | 6.7% | 8.2% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.73% |
| Mar 2026 | 14.4% | 20.8% | 13.9% | 17% | 5.1% | 7.6% | 9.3% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 1% | 1% | 0.68% |
| Apr 2026 | 15.9% | 17.4% | 14.2% | 17.4% | 6.4% | 7.8% | 9.5% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 0.85% | 0.85% |
| May 2026 | 18.4% | 19.1% | 12.7% | 15.6% | 5.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 0.93% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 16.8% | 19.9% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 5.9% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 5.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 0.97% | 0.97% |
| Jul 2026 | 18.2% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 13.3% | 6% | 8.9% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 0.97% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 17.2% | 18.9% | 15.4% | 12.6% | 6.9% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1% | 0.92% | 0.92% |
| Sep 2026 | 18.3% | 16.4% | 16.4% | 13.4% | 9% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 0.98% | 0.66% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 18.3% | 16.5K | 0% | +1.1 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 16.4% | 14.8K | -18.2% | -2.4 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16.4% | 14.8K | 0% | +1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 13.4% | 12.1K | 0% | +0.8 points | |
| 5, moved from 7th to 5th | 9% | 8.1K | +22.7% | +2.1 pointsmoved from 7th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 5th to 6th | 7.3% | 6.6K | -18.5% | -1.1 pointsmoved from 5th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 6th to 7th | 7.3% | 6.6K | -18.5% | -1.1 pointsmoved from 6th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 9th to 8th | 4.9% | 4.4K | 0% | +0.3 pointsmoved from 9th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 8th to 9th | 4% | 3.6K | -18.2% | -0.6 pointsmoved from 8th to 9th | |
| 10, held 10th | 1.1% | 1K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 11, moved from 12th to 11th | 0.98% | 880 | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 12th to 11th | |
| 12, moved from 11th to 12th | 0.66% | 590 | -33% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 11th to 12th |
1.
Nescafé18.3%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 16.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.1 points.
16.4%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -2.4 points.
16.4%
Held 3rd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
13.4%
Held 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.8 points.
5.
Moccona9%
Moved from 7th to 5th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, +22.7% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
7.3%
Moved from 5th to 6th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
7.3%
Moved from 6th to 7th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
8.
Lavazza4.9%
Moved from 9th to 8th. 4.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
9.
Grinders4%
Moved from 8th to 9th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
1.1%
Held 10th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
11.
Robert Timms0.98%
Moved from 12th to 11th. 880 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
12.
Republica0.66%
Moved from 11th to 12th. 590 estimated branded searches, -33% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
Compare popularity between Merlo Coffee and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Merlo Coffee
17 comparisons
- Campos Coffee vs Merlo Coffee
- Di Mattina vs Merlo Coffee
- Dôme Café vs Merlo Coffee
- Merlo Coffee vs Moccona
- Merlo Coffee vs Muffin Break
- Merlo Coffee vs Nescafé
- Merlo Coffee vs Starbucks
- Merlo Coffee vs The Coffee Club
- Merlo Coffee vs Toby's Estate
- Merlo Coffee vs Vittoria Coffee
- Merlo Coffee vs Zarraffa's Coffee
- Lavazza vs Merlo Coffee
- Grinders vs Merlo Coffee
- Gloria Jean's vs Merlo Coffee
- International Roast vs Merlo Coffee
- Merlo Coffee vs Robert Timms
- Merlo Coffee vs Republica
How has branded search demand for Merlo Coffee changed in Australia over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Merlo Coffee in Australia held steady at 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Merlo Coffee’s share of searches among coffee brands in Australia peaked at 9.5% in April 2026 and was lowest at 7.1% in October 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Merlo Coffee fell from 6th to 7th among coffee brands in Australia.
How did search popularity change for Australia coffee brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Nescafé overtook Campos Coffee to become the leader among coffee brands in Australia, with 18.3% of the searches.

In September 2026, Moccona overtook Di Mattina and Merlo Coffee to rank 5th among coffee brands in Australia, with 9% of the searches.

In September 2026, Vittoria Coffee gained share of searches among coffee brands in Australia, from 15.4% to 16.4%.

In September 2026, Toby's Estate gained share of searches among coffee brands in Australia, from 12.6% to 13.4%.

In September 2026, Campos Coffee lost share of searches among coffee brands in Australia, from 18.9% to 16.4%.

In September 2026, Di Mattina lost share of searches among coffee brands in Australia, from 8.4% to 7.3%.
How are Merlo Coffee’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Merlo Coffee’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.
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Where does Merlo Coffee compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee chains | 7th of 8 | 2.2% | Show ranking |
| Coffee brands | 7th of 12 | 7.3% | Shown above |

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