Nerds vs The Natural Confectionery Co.:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, The Natural Confectionery Co. had more branded searches than Nerds among lolly brands in Australia. The Natural Confectionery Co. had about 5,200 branded searches, while Nerds had 1,300. The Natural Confectionery Co. made up 7.8% of all lolly brand searches we track, and Nerds accounted for 2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about lolly brands, The Natural Confectionery Co. appeared in two of the five answers and Nerds in none.
Who do people search for more?
The Natural Confectionery Co., about 4 searches for every 1 for Nerds
Who does AI mention more?
The Natural Confectionery Co., mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Nerds in 0
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Top lolly brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, The Natural Confectionery Co. was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Nerds did not appear in any of the five answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Darrell Lea2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sour Patch Kids2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- The Natural Confectionery Co.2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Skittles0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Allens0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Haribo0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Starburst0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Nerds0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which lollies should I buy in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best lolly brands in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best sour lollies?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“lollies”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sour lollies”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.
Is Nerds or The Natural Confectionery Co. more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Nerds and The Natural Confectionery Co. by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight lolly brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for The Natural Confectionery Co., Nerds. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Skittles | Darrell Lea | Allens | Sour Patch Kids | Haribo | Starburst | The Natural Confectionery Co. | Nerds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 25% | 16.7% | 11.1% | 13.7% | 11.1% | 13.7% | 6.6% | 2.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 23% | 23% | 10.3% | 15.4% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 18.5% | 27.7% | 12.3% | 15.1% | 8.2% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Jan 2026 | 18.5% | 18.5% | 15.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 15.1% | 6% | 2.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 22.2% | 18.2% | 14.8% | 14.8% | 9.9% | 12.1% | 5.9% | 2% |
| Mar 2026 | 20.9% | 25.6% | 11.4% | 14% | 9.3% | 11.4% | 5.7% | 1.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 22.4% | 22.4% | 12.2% | 15% | 10% | 10% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 23.4% | 15.7% | 15.7% | 15.7% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 6.6% | 2.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 20.7% | 13.9% | 17% | 17% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 6.7% | 2.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 20.9% | 17.1% | 17.1% | 14% | 9.3% | 11.4% | 6.7% | 3.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 21% | 14% | 21% | 14% | 9.3% | 11.5% | 7.4% | 1.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 22.3% | 18.2% | 14.9% | 14.9% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 7.8% | 2% |
How has the Nerds and The Natural Confectionery Co. comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The Natural Confectionery Co. was ahead of Nerds in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nerds’ share of searches among lolly brands in Australia moved from 2.2% to 2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Natural Confectionery Co.’s share of searches among lolly brands in Australia moved from 6.6% to 7.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.9K to 5.2K.
How did search popularity change for Australia lolly brands in September 2026?
1 change
The Natural Confectionery Co.’s share of searches among lolly brands in Australia has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 6.7% to 7.8% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Nerds’ and The Natural Confectionery Co.’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.
Nerds
1 branded search term
- nerds candy
The Natural Confectionery Co.
2 branded search terms
- natural confectionery
- the natural confectionery co
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