Red Rock Deli vs Thins:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Red Rock Deli had more branded searches than Thins among chip brands in Australia. Red Rock Deli had about 6,600 branded searches, while Thins had 2,900. Red Rock Deli made up 12.6% of all chip brand searches we track, and Thins accounted for 5.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about chip brands, Red Rock Deli and Thins each appeared in three of the four answers. Red Rock Deli was mentioned before Thins in three out of four answers.
Who do people search for more?
Red Rock Deli, about 2 searches for every 1 for Thins
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 4 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Red Rock Deli, named ahead of Thins in 3 of 4 answers
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Top chip brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Red Rock Deli was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Thins was mentioned in three out of four: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Red Rock Deli was listed before Thins in three out of four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Smith's1st- Kettle2nd
Red Rock Deli3rd
Thins4th
Doritos5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Smith's4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers- Kettle4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Red Rock Deli3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Thins3 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Doritos2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best chip brand in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which brand of potato chips in Australia tastes best?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the most popular chip brands in Australia?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“chips”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“potato chips”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 23, 2026.
Is Red Rock Deli or Thins more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Red Rock Deli and Thins by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five chip brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Red Rock Deli, Thins. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Doritos | Smith's | Kettle | Red Rock Deli | Thins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 34.8% | 28.5% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 5.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 34% | 27.8% | 15.2% | 18.6% | 4.4% |
| Dec 2025 | 33.7% | 27.6% | 15% | 18.4% | 5.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.6% | 26.7% | 17.8% | 17.8% | 5.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.6% | 26.5% | 14.4% | 14.4% | 5.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.8% | 28.5% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 5.6% |
| Apr 2026 | 35.8% | 29.3% | 16% | 13.1% | 5.8% |
| May 2026 | 32.7% | 32.7% | 14.6% | 14.6% | 5.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.4% | 35.4% | 12.9% | 10.6% | 5.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 30.2% | 36.9% | 13.5% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.4% | 29.8% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 7.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.6% | 28.3% | 18.9% | 12.6% | 5.5% |
How has the Red Rock Deli and Thins comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Red Rock Deli was ahead of Thins in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Red Rock Deli’s share of searches among chip brands in Australia moved from 15.5% to 12.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 6.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Thins’ share of searches among chip brands in Australia moved from 5.6% to 5.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 2.9K.
How did search popularity change for Australia chip brands in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Thins lost share of searches among chip brands in Australia, from 7.2% to 5.5%.

In September 2026, Red Rock Deli lost share of searches among chip brands in Australia, from 13.3% to 12.6%.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Red Rock Deli’s and Thins’ 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.
Red Rock Deli
1 branded search term
- red rock deli
Thins
1 branded search term
- thins chips
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