How popular isCheez-It?
In September 2026, people searched for Cheez-It by name about 1 million times worldwide, a 306.5% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 48.6% of all global cracker brand searches, placing Cheez-It first out of nine brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cracker brands, Cheez-It appeared in three of the four answers and was the third most recommended of the nine.
Cheez-It is the most searched of 9 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
- Cheez-ItShare of searches 48.6%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Jacob'sShare of searches 26.7%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Carr'sShare of searches 6.6%Mentioned in 1 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
RitzShare of searches 5.3%Mentioned in 3 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st- TucShare of searches 5.3%Mentioned in 0 of 4 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top cracker brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Cheez-It was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. Cheez-It is the third most recommended of the nine.
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.
- Triscuit4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
- Cheez-It3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Ritz3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Wheat Thins3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Carr's1 of 4Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Jacob's0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
- Tuc0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Nairn's0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Ryvita0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cracker brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cracker brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cracker brand for snacking?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best crackers”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“healthy crackers”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which cracker brands compete with Cheez-It?
Share of searches by month for Cheez-It, Jacob's, Carr's, Ritz, Tuc, Nairn's, Triscuit. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Cheez-It | Jacob's | Carr's | Ritz | Tuc | Nairn's | Triscuit | Wheat Thins | Ryvita |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 19.2% | 42.9% | 10.5% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 2.6% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 1.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 16.7% | 45.8% | 11.2% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 2.3% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 16.1% | 44.1% | 10.8% | 10.8% | 8.8% | 1.8% | 4% | 2.7% | 0.79% |
| Jan 2026 | 18.7% | 41.8% | 10.3% | 10.2% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 16.6% | 45.3% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 2.2% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 19.1% | 42.7% | 10.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 16.2% | 44.2% | 10.9% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 3.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 24.2% | 36.2% | 10.9% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 4% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Jun 2026 | 17.6% | 39.5% | 14.5% | 7.9% | 9.7% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 16.4% | 44.9% | 11% | 7.4% | 9% | 4% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 23.6% | 43.1% | 8.6% | 7% | 7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 0.95% |
| Sep 2026 | 48.6% | 26.7% | 6.6% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2% | 0.72% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 48.6% | 1M | +171.7% | +25 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 26.7% | 550K | -18.3% | -16.4 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.6% | 135K | +0.01% | -2.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.3% | 110K | 0% | -1.7 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.3% | 110K | 0% | -1.7 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.4% | 49.5K | -18.2% | -1.5 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.4% | 49.5K | 0% | -0.8 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 2% | 40.5K | 0% | -0.6 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 0.72% | 14.8K | 0% | -0.2 points |
1.Cheez-It
48.6%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 1M estimated branded searches, +171.7% vs prior month. Share +25 points.
2.
Jacob's26.7%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 550K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -16.4 points.
3.
Carr's6.6%
Held 3rd. 135K estimated branded searches, +0.01% vs prior month. Share -2.1 points.
4.
Ritz5.3%
Held 4th. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
5.Tuc
5.3%
Held 5th. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
6.
Nairn's2.4%
Held 6th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
7.Triscuit
2.4%
Held 7th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
2%
Held 8th. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.6 points.
9.
Ryvita0.72%
Held 9th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
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How has branded search demand for Cheez-It changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Cheez-It worldwide rose from 246K to 1M.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cheez-It’s share of searches among cracker brands worldwide increased from 19.2% to 48.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cheez-It’s share of searches among cracker brands worldwide peaked at 48.6% in September 2026 and was lowest at 16.1% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Cheez-It rose from 2nd to 1st among cracker brands worldwide.
How did search popularity change for cracker brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Cheez-It overtook Jacob's to become the leader among cracker brands worldwide, with 48.6% of the searches.
In September 2026, Jacob's lost share of searches among cracker brands worldwide, from 43.1% to 26.7%.
In September 2026, Carr's lost share of searches among cracker brands worldwide, from 8.6% to 6.6%.
In September 2026, Ritz lost share of searches among cracker brands worldwide, from 7% to 5.3%.
In September 2026, Tuc lost share of searches among cracker brands worldwide, from 7% to 5.3%.
In September 2026, Nairn's lost share of searches among cracker brands worldwide, from 3.9% to 2.4%.
How are Cheez-It’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cheez-It’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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Who owns Cheez-It?
Cheez-It is owned by Kellanova. Brandwave does not track any other brands owned by Kellanova.
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