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Applaws vs Black Hawk:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Applaws had more branded searches than Black Hawk among cat food brands in Australia. Applaws had about 6,000 branded searches, while Black Hawk had 1,000. Applaws made up 10.4% of all cat food brand searches we track, and Black Hawk accounted for 1.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cat food brands, Black Hawk appeared in two of the five answers and Applaws in one. Black Hawk was mentioned before Applaws in two out of three answers that named either.

Among cat food brands in Australia in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Applaws, about 6 searches for every 1 for Black Hawk

Applaws 6K searchesBlack Hawk 1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Black Hawk, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Applaws in 1

Black Hawk in 2 of 5Applaws in 1 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Black Hawk, named ahead of Applaws in 2 of 3 answers

Black Hawk first in 2Applaws first in 1

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Top cat food brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Black Hawk was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Applaws was mentioned in one out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Black Hawk was listed before Applaws in two out of three answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

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

  1. Royal Canin1st
  2. Hill's2nd
  3. Fancy Feast3rd
  4. Feline Natural4th
  5. Black Hawk5th
  6. Whiskas6th
  7. Advance7th
  8. ZIWI Peak8th
  9. Felix9th
  10. +1 more
  11. Applaws11th
  12. +1 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
  • Applaws1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+2 more

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5 answers

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.

Is Applaws or Black Hawk more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Applaws and Black Hawk by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 cat food brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.

Applaws and Black Hawk among cat food brands in Australia, by month

Share of searches by month for Applaws, Black Hawk. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthFelixWhiskasRoyal CaninDineApplawsFancy FeastZIWI PeakOptimumHill'sBlack HawkAdvanceFeline Natural
Oct 202517.9%12.6%14.6%14.6%13.9%8%4.2%4.2%3.5%2.2%1.9%2.2%
Nov 202521.4%12.3%14.3%14.3%11.3%7.8%5.2%3.5%2.8%2.8%2.2%2.2%
Dec 202521.9%14.8%14.6%14.6%10.9%8%4.2%2.9%2.2%1.9%1.9%1.9%
Jan 202618.9%12.8%15.4%15.4%9.9%8.4%6.9%3%2.5%1.9%1.9%3%
Feb 202621.7%12.5%17.7%11.8%9.2%7.9%6.3%2.8%2.8%2.2%2.2%2.8%
Mar 202622.4%13%15%15%9.6%8.1%5.4%3%3%1.9%1.9%1.9%
Apr 202619.7%16.3%16.1%13.1%10.3%7.2%5.8%3.2%2.6%1.8%2%2%
May 202619%15.7%15.6%15.6%10%8.4%4.6%3.1%2.5%1.9%1.9%1.7%
Jun 202620.8%14.1%13.9%20.8%8.9%7.6%4.1%2.8%2.2%1.5%1.7%1.5%
Jul 202622.5%14.7%15%15%9.7%8.2%4.5%3%2.4%1.6%1.9%1.6%
Aug 202622.8%15.5%15.3%12.5%9.8%8.3%4.5%3.6%2.5%1.7%1.9%1.7%
Sep 202625.8%14.3%14.1%11.5%10.4%9.4%4.2%3.3%2.3%1.7%1.5%1.5%

How has the Applaws and Black Hawk comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Applaws was ahead of Black Hawk in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Applaws’ share of searches among cat food brands in Australia moved from 13.9% to 10.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.3K to 6K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Black Hawk’s share of searches among cat food brands in Australia moved from 2.2% to 1.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1K.

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

2 changes

  1. In September 2026, Applaws gained share of searches among cat food brands in Australia, from 9.8% to 10.4%.

  2. In September 2026, Black Hawk rose from 11th to 10th among cat food brands in Australia.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Applaws’ and Black Hawk’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.

Applaws

2 branded search terms

  • applaws
  • applaws cat food

Black Hawk

1 branded search term

  • black hawk cat food

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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