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Rekorderlig vs Strongbow:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Rekorderlig had more branded searches than Strongbow among cider brands in Australia. Rekorderlig had about 2,900 branded searches, while Strongbow had 1,300. Rekorderlig made up 13.8% of all cider brand searches we track, and Strongbow accounted for 6.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cider brands, Strongbow appeared in three of the four answers and Rekorderlig in two. Strongbow was mentioned before Rekorderlig in every answer.

Among cider brands in Australia in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Rekorderlig, about 2 searches for every 1 for Strongbow

Rekorderlig 2.9K searchesStrongbow 1.3K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Strongbow, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, Rekorderlig in 2

Strongbow in 3 of 4Rekorderlig in 2 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Strongbow, named ahead of Rekorderlig in every answer

Strongbow first in 3Rekorderlig never first

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Top cider brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Strongbow was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Rekorderlig was mentioned in two out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Strongbow was listed before Rekorderlig in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Somersby1st
  2. Strongbow2nd
  3. Willie Smith's3rd
  4. Mercury Cider4th
  5. Rekorderlig5th
  6. Bulmers6th
  7. Kopparberg–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Somersby3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Strongbow3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Willie Smith's3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Rekorderlig2 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
  • Mercury Cider2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Bulmers1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
  • Kopparberg0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers

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4 answers

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.

Is Rekorderlig or Strongbow more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Rekorderlig and Strongbow by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven cider brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.

Rekorderlig and Strongbow among cider brands in Australia, by month

Share of searches by month for Rekorderlig, Strongbow. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthSomersbyRekorderligMercury CiderKopparbergStrongbowBulmersWillie Smith's
Oct 202564.1%8.2%8.2%6.9%5.6%3.8%3.1%
Nov 202560.9%9.6%8.1%8.1%6.5%4.4%2.4%
Dec 202550.2%14.9%10%10%6.6%5.4%3%
Jan 202655.8%10.7%10.7%9%5.6%4.1%4.1%
Feb 202659.4%9.6%9.6%9.6%6%3.5%2.3%
Mar 202658.6%9.5%9.5%9.5%5.9%4.3%2.8%
Apr 202657.6%9.3%11%9.3%5.8%4.2%2.8%
May 202659.6%9.6%9.6%7.8%6%4.3%2.9%
Jun 202660.9%11.7%9.8%6.2%5.4%3.6%2.4%
Jul 202659.4%11.4%9.6%7.8%6%3.5%2.3%
Aug 202654.8%13.3%10.5%8.8%7.2%3.3%2.2%
Sep 202657.6%13.8%9%7.6%6.2%3.4%2.3%

How has the Rekorderlig and Strongbow comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Rekorderlig was ahead of Strongbow in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Rekorderlig’s share of searches among cider brands in Australia moved from 8.2% to 13.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 2.9K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Strongbow’s share of searches among cider brands in Australia moved from 5.6% to 6.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.3K.

How did search popularity change for Australia cider brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Rekorderlig gained share of searches among cider brands in Australia, from 13.3% to 13.8%.

  2. In September 2026, Strongbow lost share of searches among cider brands in Australia, from 7.2% to 6.2%.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Rekorderlig’s and Strongbow’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.

Rekorderlig

1 branded search term

  • rekorderlig

Strongbow

1 branded search term

  • strongbow

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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