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Bulmers vs Rekorderlig:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Rekorderlig had more branded searches than Bulmers among cider brands in Australia. Rekorderlig had about 2,900 branded searches, while Bulmers had 720. Rekorderlig made up 13.8% of all cider brand searches we track, and Bulmers accounted for 3.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cider brands, Rekorderlig appeared in two of the four answers and Bulmers in one. Bulmers and Rekorderlig were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.

Among cider brands in Australia in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Rekorderlig, about 4 searches for every 1 for Bulmers

Rekorderlig 2.9K searchesBulmers 720 searches

Who does AI mention more?

Rekorderlig, mentioned in 2 of 4 answers, Bulmers in 1

Rekorderlig in 2 of 4Bulmers in 1 of 4

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.

Bulmers first in 1Rekorderlig first in 1

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Top cider brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Rekorderlig was mentioned in two out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Bulmers was mentioned in one out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Bulmers and Rekorderlig were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.

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 Bulmers or Rekorderlig more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Bulmers and Rekorderlig 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.

Bulmers and Rekorderlig among cider brands in Australia, by month

Share of searches by month for Rekorderlig, Bulmers. 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 Bulmers and Rekorderlig comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Rekorderlig was ahead of Bulmers in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Bulmers’ share of searches among cider brands in Australia moved from 3.8% to 3.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 720.
  • 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.

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. Estimated monthly branded searches for Bulmers in Australia fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 880 to 720 in September 2026.

How are branded searches counted?

2 search terms

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

Bulmers

1 branded search term

  • bulmers

Rekorderlig

1 branded search term

  • rekorderlig

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