Doritos vs Red Rock Deli:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Doritos had more branded searches than Red Rock Deli among chip brands in Australia. Doritos had about 18,100 branded searches, while Red Rock Deli had 6,600. Doritos made up 34.6% of all chip brand searches we track, and Red Rock Deli accounted for 12.6%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about chip brands, Red Rock Deli appeared in three of the four answers and Doritos in two. Red Rock Deli was mentioned before Doritos in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Doritos, about 3 searches for every 1 for Red Rock Deli
Who does AI mention more?
Red Rock Deli, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Doritos in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Red Rock Deli, named ahead of Doritos in 3 of 3 answers
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Top chip brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Red Rock Deli was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Doritos was mentioned in two out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Red Rock Deli was listed before Doritos in every answer that named either.
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
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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.
Is Doritos or Red Rock Deli more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Doritos and Red Rock Deli by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five chip brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Doritos, Red Rock Deli. 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% |
How has the Doritos and Red Rock Deli comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Doritos was ahead of Red Rock Deli in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Doritos’ share of searches among chip brands in Australia moved from 34.8% to 34.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 14.8K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Red Rock Deli’s share of searches among chip brands in Australia moved from 15.5% to 12.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 6.6K.
How did search popularity change for Australia chip brands in September 2026?
2 changes

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

In September 2026, Red Rock Deli lost share of searches among chip brands in Australia, from 13.3% to 12.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Doritos’ and Red Rock Deli’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.
Doritos
1 branded search term
- doritos
Red Rock Deli
1 branded search term
- red rock deli
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