Banana Boat vs Bondi Sands:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Bondi Sands had more branded searches than Banana Boat among sunscreen brands in Australia. Bondi Sands had about 5,400 branded searches, while Banana Boat had 3,600. Bondi Sands made up 4.2% of all sunscreen brand searches we track, and Banana Boat accounted for 2.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about sunscreen brands, Bondi Sands appeared in one of the four answers and Banana Boat in none.
Who do people search for more?
Bondi Sands, about 50% more searches than Banana Boat
Who does AI mention more?
Bondi Sands, mentioned in 1 of 4 answers, Banana Boat in 0
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Top sunscreen brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Bondi Sands was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Banana Boat 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.
La Roche-Posay4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Cancer Council4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Neutrogena2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Ultra Violette1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers- Bondi Sands1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Naked Sundays0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Banana Boat0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which sunscreen brand is the best in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sunscreen brands in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best sunscreen in Australia for everyday use on the face?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sunscreen”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best sunscreen”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 22, 2026.
Is Banana Boat or Bondi Sands more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Banana Boat and Bondi Sands by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven sunscreen brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Bondi Sands, Banana Boat. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | La Roche-Posay | Cancer Council | Neutrogena | Ultra Violette | Naked Sundays | Bondi Sands | Banana Boat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.8% | 17.5% | 7.8% | 9.6% | 7.8% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 52.1% | 12.7% | 7% | 5.7% | 15.6% | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 53.1% | 15.9% | 8.7% | 3.9% | 10.6% | 4.7% | 3.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 59.7% | 14.6% | 8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.2% | 16.2% | 8.8% | 3.9% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.1% | 16.5% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 7.3% | 4.9% | 3.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 61% | 14.9% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 6.7% | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| May 2026 | 61.1% | 12.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 4.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 57% | 13.9% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 11.4% | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 62.2% | 15.2% | 6.8% | 3.6% | 5.5% | 3.6% | 3% |
| Aug 2026 | 61.4% | 15% | 6.7% | 3.7% | 6.7% | 3.7% | 2.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.8% | 17.3% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 2.8% |
Bondi Sands sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “bondi sands sunscreen”.
How has the Banana Boat and Bondi Sands comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Bondi Sands took it in November 2025, Banana Boat took it in May 2026, Bondi Sands took it in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Banana Boat’s share of searches among sunscreen brands in Australia moved from 5.2% to 2.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 3.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bondi Sands’ share of searches among sunscreen brands in Australia moved from 4.3% to 4.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 5.4K.
How did search popularity change for Australia sunscreen brands in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Ultra Violette overtook Naked Sundays and Bondi Sands to rank 4th among sunscreen brands in Australia, with 6.3% of the searches.
In September 2026, Bondi Sands gained share of searches among sunscreen brands in Australia, from 3.7% to 4.2%.
Banana Boat’s share of searches among sunscreen brands in Australia has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 3.4% to 2.8% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Banana Boat’s and Bondi Sands’ 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.
Banana Boat
1 branded search term
- banana boat
Bondi Sands
1 branded search term
- bondi sands sunscreen
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