How popular isLaCroix?
In September 2026, people searched for LaCroix by name about 301,000 times worldwide, a 22.4% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 34.4% of all global flavoured water brand searches, placing LaCroix first out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about flavoured water brands, LaCroix appeared in three of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the ten.
LaCroix is the most searched of 10 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
LaCroixShare of searches 34.4%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
BuxtonShare of searches 23%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
EvianShare of searches 15.4%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
VolvicShare of searches 6.9%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
Sparkling IceShare of searches 5.7%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top flavoured water brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, LaCroix was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. LaCroix is the second most recommended of the ten.
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.
Spindrift4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
LaCroix3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sparkling Ice3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Waterloo2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Buxton0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Evian0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Volvic0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Highland Spring0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Nestle Pure Life0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Dash Water0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about flavoured water brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which flavoured water brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best flavoured water brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best flavoured water brand for everyday hydration?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“flavoured water brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sparkling flavoured water”
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 flavoured water brands compete with LaCroix?
Share of searches by month for LaCroix, Buxton, Evian, Volvic, Sparkling Ice, Highland Spring, Nestle Pure Life, Waterloo, Spindrift. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | LaCroix | Buxton | Evian | Volvic | Sparkling Ice | Highland Spring | Nestle Pure Life | Waterloo | Spindrift | Dash Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 30.4% | 24.8% | 16.7% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 29% | 23.8% | 15.9% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 36% | 19.8% | 16.1% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.5% | 21.8% | 14.6% | 8% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 27.1% | 22.3% | 18.2% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 3.2% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.8% | 22.6% | 15.1% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 3% | 5.8% | 1.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 25.9% | 25.9% | 17.4% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 3% | 2.9% | 3.5% | 5.5% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 29.5% | 24.1% | 16.2% | 8.9% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 27.6% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2% | 3% | 3.9% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.2% | 16.9% | 13.8% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.6% | 1.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 27.9% | 22.8% | 15.3% | 10.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 6.9% | 3.3% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.4% | 23% | 15.4% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 4% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 34.4% | 301K | 0% | +6.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 23% | 201K | -18.3% | +0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 15.4% | 135K | -18.2% | +0.1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.9% | 60.5K | -45% | -3.3 points | |
| 5, moved from 6th to 5th | 5.7% | 49.5K | -18.2% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 6th to 5th | |
| 6, moved from 7th to 6th | 4% | 35.2K | -4.9% | +0.6 pointsmoved from 7th to 6th | |
| 7, moved from 9th to 7th | 3.1% | 27.1K | -18.1% | 0 pointsmoved from 9th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 5th to 8th | 3.1% | 27.1K | -63.4% | -3.8 pointsmoved from 5th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 8th to 9th | 2.8% | 24.1K | -32.1% | -0.5 pointsmoved from 8th to 9th | |
| 10, held 10th | 1.7% | 14.8K | -18.2% | 0 points |
1.
LaCroix34.4%
Held 1st. 301K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +6.5 points.
2.
Buxton23%
Held 2nd. 201K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
3.
Evian15.4%
Held 3rd. 135K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
4.
Volvic6.9%
Held 4th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, -45% vs prior month. Share -3.3 points.
5.7%
Moved from 6th to 5th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
4%
Moved from 7th to 6th. 35.2K estimated branded searches, -4.9% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
3.1%
Moved from 9th to 7th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.
Waterloo3.1%
Moved from 5th to 8th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, -63.4% vs prior month. Share -3.8 points.
2.8%
Moved from 8th to 9th. 24.1K estimated branded searches, -32.1% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
10.
Dash Water1.7%
Held 10th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for LaCroix changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for LaCroix worldwide rose from 246K to 301K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LaCroix’s share of searches among flavoured water brands worldwide increased from 30.4% to 34.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, LaCroix’s share of searches among flavoured water brands worldwide peaked at 46.2% in July 2026 and was lowest at 25.9% in April 2026.
How did search popularity change for flavoured water brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Highland Spring overtook Waterloo to rank 6th among flavoured water brands worldwide, with 4% of the searches.

In September 2026, LaCroix gained share of searches among flavoured water brands worldwide, from 27.9% to 34.4%.

In September 2026, Waterloo lost share of searches among flavoured water brands worldwide, from 6.9% to 3.1%.

In September 2026, Volvic lost share of searches among flavoured water brands worldwide, from 10.2% to 6.9%.

In September 2026, Spindrift lost share of searches among flavoured water brands worldwide, from 3.3% to 2.8%.

Buxton’s share of searches among flavoured water brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 15.1% to 23% in September 2026.
How are LaCroix’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using LaCroix’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.
- lacroix
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Where does LaCroix compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkling water brands | 2nd of 7 | 25.7% | Show ranking |
| Flavoured water brands | 1st of 10 | 34.4% | Shown above |

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