Lock&Lock vs Smash:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Smash had more branded searches than Lock&Lock among food storage brands in Australia. Smash had about 2,400 branded searches, while Lock&Lock had 480. Smash made up 5.8% of all food storage brand searches we track, and Lock&Lock accounted for 1.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about food storage brands, Lock&Lock appeared in two of the five answers and Smash in none.
Who do people search for more?
Smash, about 5 searches for every 1 for Lock&Lock
Who does AI mention more?
Lock&Lock, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Smash in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Lock&Lock, the only one of the two named
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Top food storage brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Lock&Lock was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Smash did not appear in any of the five 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.
Sistema3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Pyrex3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
OXO2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Glasslock2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Lock&Lock2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Décor1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
MontiiCo1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Tupperware0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Smash0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Rubbermaid0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about food storage brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best food storage containers in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which lunch box brand is best for kids?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best glass meal prep containers?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“food storage containers”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lunch box”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.
Is Lock&Lock or Smash more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Lock&Lock and Smash by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 food storage brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Smash, Lock&Lock. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Sistema | Tupperware | Décor | Smash | OXO | Pyrex | MontiiCo | Glasslock | Lock&Lock | Rubbermaid | ClickClack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32% | 32% | 17.4% | 6.3% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.69% | 0.55% |
| Nov 2025 | 30% | 30% | 16.3% | 8.9% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.64% | 0.52% |
| Dec 2025 | 28.9% | 35.3% | 15.7% | 6.9% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.76% | 0.26% |
| Jan 2026 | 23.2% | 34.7% | 12.7% | 12.7% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 10.4% | 1.1% | 0.76% | 0.41% | 0.27% |
| Feb 2026 | 30.7% | 30.7% | 16.7% | 9.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.53% | 0.43% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.2% | 28% | 18.6% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2% | 1.7% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.48% |
| Apr 2026 | 32.6% | 32.6% | 17.8% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.86% | 0.46% |
| May 2026 | 35.1% | 28.7% | 19.2% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.76% | 0.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 33% | 33% | 18.1% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.71% | 0.38% |
| Jul 2026 | 32.7% | 32.7% | 17.9% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.57% | 0.31% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.2% | 29.6% | 19.8% | 5.8% | 2% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.96% | 0.64% | 0.34% |
| Sep 2026 | 35.7% | 29.2% | 19.5% | 5.8% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.63% | 0.34% |
How has the Lock&Lock and Smash comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Smash was ahead of Lock&Lock in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lock&Lock’s share of searches among food storage brands in Australia moved from 1.6% to 1.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 590 to 480.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Smash’s share of searches among food storage brands in Australia moved from 6.3% to 5.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.4K.
How did search popularity change for Australia food storage brands in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for Lock&Lock in Australia fell 18.6% over 12 measured months, from 590 to 480 in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lock&Lock’s and Smash’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.
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