How popular isSmith's?
In September 2026, people searched for Smith's by name about 14,800 times in Australia, a 22.3% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 28.3% of all Australia chip brand searches, placing Smith's second out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about chip brands, Smith's appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the five.
Smith's is the second most searched of 5 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
DoritosShare of searches 34.6%Mentioned in 2 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Smith'sShare of searches 28.3%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st- KettleShare of searches 18.9%Mentioned in 4 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Red Rock DeliShare of searches 12.6%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
ThinsShare of searches 5.5%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top chip brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Smith's appeared in all four answers. Smith's is the most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Smith's1st- Kettle2nd
Red Rock Deli3rd
Thins4th
Doritos5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Smith's4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Kettle4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Red Rock Deli3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Thins3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Doritos2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
See every answer about chip brands
4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best chip brand in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which brand of potato chips in Australia tastes best?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the most popular chip brands in Australia?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“chips”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“potato chips”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 23, 2026.
Which chip brands compete with Smith's?
Share of searches by month for Doritos, Smith's, Kettle, Red Rock Deli, Thins. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Doritos | Smith's | Kettle | Red Rock Deli | Thins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.8% | 28.5% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 5.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 34% | 27.8% | 15.2% | 18.6% | 4.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 33.7% | 27.6% | 15% | 18.4% | 5.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.6% | 26.7% | 17.8% | 17.8% | 5.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.6% | 26.5% | 14.4% | 14.4% | 5.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.8% | 28.5% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 5.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.8% | 29.3% | 16% | 13.1% | 5.8% |
| May 2026 | 32.7% | 32.7% | 14.6% | 14.6% | 5.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.4% | 35.4% | 12.9% | 10.6% | 5.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.2% | 36.9% | 13.5% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.4% | 29.8% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 7.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.6% | 28.3% | 18.9% | 12.6% | 5.5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 34.6% | 18.1K | 0% | -1.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 28.3% | 14.8K | 0% | -1.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 18.9% | 9.9K | +50% | +5.6 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 12.6% | 6.6K | 0% | -0.7 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.5% | 2.9K | -19.4% | -1.7 points |
1.
Doritos34.6%
Held 1st. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.8 points.
2.
Smith's28.3%
Held 2nd. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
3.Kettle
18.9%
Held 3rd. 9.9K estimated branded searches, +50% vs prior month. Share +5.6 points.
12.6%
Held 4th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
5.
Thins5.5%
Held 5th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -19.4% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
Compare popularity between Smith's and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Smith's
4 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Smith's changed in Australia over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Smith's in Australia rose from 12.1K to 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Smith's’ share of searches among chip brands in Australia peaked at 36.9% in July 2026 and was lowest at 26.5% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for Australia chip brands in September 2026?
5 changes
In September 2026, Kettle gained share of searches among chip brands in Australia, from 13.3% to 18.9%.

In September 2026, Doritos lost share of searches among chip brands in Australia, from 36.4% to 34.6%.

In September 2026, Thins lost share of searches among chip brands in Australia, from 7.2% to 5.5%.

In September 2026, Smith's lost share of searches among chip brands in Australia, from 29.8% to 28.3%.

In September 2026, Red Rock Deli lost share of searches among chip brands in Australia, from 13.3% to 12.6%.
How are Smith's’ branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Smith'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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