How popular isMcCain in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 110K branded searches for McCain worldwide which is down 18.5% over the last 11 months. McCain holds 0.66% estimated Share of Search among fish finger brands worldwide and is ranked 3rd of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Sainsbury's54.6%Tesco44.7%
- McCain0.66%
Birds Eye0.01%
Young's<0.01%
Findus<0.01%
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Where does McCain compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish finger brands | 3rd of 6 | 0.66% | Shown below |
| Frozen vegetable brands | 2nd of 6 | 8.2% | Show ranking |
| Frozen pizza brands | 1st of 6 | 28.9% | Show ranking |
| Frozen meals | 1st of 6 | 69.9% | Show ranking |
Which fish finger brands compete with McCain?
Share of Search by month for Sainsbury's, Tesco, McCain. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Sainsbury's | Tesco | McCain | Birds Eye | Young's | Findus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 54.5% | 44.6% | 0.81% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.6% | 49.6% | 0.73% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.7% | 49.7% | 0.49% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.5% | 44.6% | 0.81% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.4% | 44.5% | 0.98% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.5% | 44.6% | 0.81% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.6% | 44.7% | 0.66% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 54.5% | 44.6% | 0.81% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.5% | 39.8% | 0.72% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.6% | 44.7% | 0.66% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.6% | 44.7% | 0.66% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 54.6% | 9.1M | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 44.7% | 7.5M | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 0.66% | 110K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.01% | 2.4K | +26.3% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | <0.01% | 1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | <0.01% | 390 | -18.8% | 0 points |
54.6%
Held 1st. 9.1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.
Tesco
44.7%
Held 2nd. 7.5M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.McCain
0.66%
Held 3rd. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.01%
Held 4th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, +26.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Young's<0.01%
Held 5th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
Findus<0.01%
Held 6th. 390 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between McCain and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for McCain changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for McCain worldwide fell from 135K to 110K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, McCain’s estimated Share of Search among fish finger brands worldwide held steady, from 0.81% to 0.66%.
How did search popularity change for fish finger brands worldwide in August 2026?
4 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Birds Eye worldwide rose 26.3% over 11 measured months, from 1.9K to 2.4K in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Findus worldwide rose 21.9% over 11 measured months, from 320 to 390 in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Young's worldwide rose 13.6% over 11 measured months, from 880 to 1K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for McCain worldwide fell 18.5% over 11 measured months, from 135K to 110K in August 2026.
How is McCain measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using McCain’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.
1 branded search term
- mccain
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