How popular isKlean Kanteen?
In September 2026, people searched for Klean Kanteen by name about 74,000 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 12.8% of all global metal straw brand searches, placing Klean Kanteen second out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about metal straw brands, Klean Kanteen appeared in four of the five answers and was the most recommended of the six.
Klean Kanteen is the second most searched of 6 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
Hydro FlaskShare of searches 77.7%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Klean KanteenShare of searches 12.8%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
StanleyShare of searches 8.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
YETIShare of searches 0.5%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- HiwareShare of searches 0.41%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
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Top metal straw brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Klean Kanteen was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Klean Kanteen is the most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Klean Kanteen1st
OXO2nd- Hiware3rd
Stanley4th
Hydro Flask–
YETI–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Klean Kanteen4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Hiware4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
OXO4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Stanley2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hydro Flask0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
YETI0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about metal straw brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which metal straw brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best metal straw brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best metal straw brand for everyday drinks?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best metal straws”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“reusable metal straws”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which metal straw brands compete with Klean Kanteen?
Share of searches by month for Hydro Flask, Klean Kanteen, Stanley. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Hydro Flask | Klean Kanteen | Stanley | YETI | Hiware | OXO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 81% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 0.43% | 0.35% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 81% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 0.43% | 0.35% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 81% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 0.43% | 0.43% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 80.9% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 0.43% | 0.53% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 80.9% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 0.43% | 0.52% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 77.7% | 12.8% | 8.6% | 0.41% | 0.5% | 0.02% |
| Apr 2026 | 78.9% | 13% | 7.1% | 0.42% | 0.63% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 76.6% | 15.4% | 6.9% | 0.61% | 0.49% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 77.3% | 12.7% | 8.5% | 0.93% | 0.5% | 0.02% |
| Jul 2026 | 78.9% | 13% | 7.1% | 0.63% | 0.42% | 0.02% |
| Aug 2026 | 81% | 10.9% | 7.3% | 0.43% | 0.35% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 77.7% | 12.8% | 8.6% | 0.5% | 0.41% | 0.02% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 77.7% | 450K | -33.1% | -3.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 12.8% | 74K | -18.2% | +1.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8.6% | 49.5K | -18.2% | +1.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.5% | 2.9K | -19.4% | +0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.41% | 2.4K | -17.2% | +0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.02% | 140 | 0% | 0 points |
77.7%
Held 1st. 450K estimated branded searches, -33.1% vs prior month. Share -3.3 points.
12.8%
Held 2nd. 74K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.
3.
Stanley8.6%
Held 3rd. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share +1.3 points.
4.
YETI0.5%
Held 4th. 2.9K estimated branded searches, -19.4% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
5.Hiware
0.41%
Held 5th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, -17.2% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.
OXO0.02%
Held 6th. 140 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Klean Kanteen changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Klean Kanteen worldwide held steady at 74K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Klean Kanteen’s share of searches among metal straw brands worldwide increased from 10.9% to 12.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Klean Kanteen’s share of searches among metal straw brands worldwide peaked at 15.4% in May 2026 and was lowest at 10.9% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for metal straw brands worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Klean Kanteen gained share of searches among metal straw brands worldwide, from 10.9% to 12.8%.

In September 2026, Stanley gained share of searches among metal straw brands worldwide, from 7.3% to 8.6%.

In September 2026, Hydro Flask lost share of searches among metal straw brands worldwide, from 81% to 77.7%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for OXO worldwide fell 17.6% over 12 measured months, from 170 to 140 in September 2026.
How are Klean Kanteen’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Klean Kanteen’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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Where does Klean Kanteen compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water bottle brands | 4th of 7 | 9.4% | Show ranking |
| Metal straw brands | 2nd of 6 | 12.8% | Shown above |

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