How popular isOld El Paso in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 81K branded searches for Old El Paso worldwide which is down 18.2% over the last 11 months. Old El Paso holds 3.6% estimated Share of Search among salsa brands worldwide and is ranked 5th of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Doritos36.7%
Santa Maria36.7%
Pace16.4%
Chi-Chi's5.6%
Old El Paso3.6%
Newman's Own0.99%
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Where does Old El Paso compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salsa brands | 5th of 6 | 3.6% | Shown below |
| Tortillas | 5th of 6 | 3.6% | Show ranking |
Which salsa brands compete with Old El Paso?
Share of Search by month for Doritos, Santa Maria, Pace, Chi-Chi's, Old El Paso. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Doritos | Santa Maria | Pace | Chi-Chi's | Old El Paso | Newman's Own |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 36.2% | 29.6% | 19.8% | 9.3% | 4.4% | 0.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 39% | 31.9% | 17.4% | 7.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% |
| Dec 2025 | 39% | 31.9% | 17.4% | 7.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 37.2% | 30.4% | 20.3% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 0.82% |
| Feb 2026 | 42.9% | 28.7% | 15.7% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 1.2% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.9% | 31.8% | 17.4% | 6.4% | 4.7% | 0.86% |
| Apr 2026 | 39.2% | 32.1% | 17.5% | 6.5% | 3.9% | 0.86% |
| May 2026 | 39.2% | 32.1% | 17.5% | 6.5% | 3.9% | 0.86% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.5% | 33.1% | 14.8% | 6.7% | 4% | 0.89% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.3% | 32.2% | 17.6% | 6% | 3.9% | 1.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 36.7% | 36.7% | 16.4% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 0.99% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 36.7% | 823K | 0% | -2.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 36.7% | 823K | +22.3% | +4.5 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 16.4% | 368K | 0% | -1.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 5.6% | 125K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 3.6% | 81K | 0% | -0.3 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.99% | 22.2K | 0% | -0.1 points |
1.
Doritos36.7%
Held 1st. 823K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.6 points.
36.7%
Held 2nd. 823K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +4.5 points.
3.
Pace16.4%
Held 3rd. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.2 points.
5.6%
Held 4th. 125K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
3.6%
Held 5th. 81K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
0.99%
Held 6th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare search popularity between Old El Paso and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Old El Paso changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Old El Paso worldwide fell from 99K to 81K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Old El Paso’s estimated Share of Search among salsa brands worldwide decreased from 4.4% to 3.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Old El Paso’s estimated Share of Search among salsa brands worldwide peaked at 5.2% in February 2026 and was lowest at 3.6% in August 2026.
How did search popularity change for salsa brands worldwide in August 2026?
6 changes

In August 2026, Santa Maria gained estimated Share of Search among salsa brands worldwide, from 32.2% to 36.7%.

In August 2026, Doritos lost estimated Share of Search among salsa brands worldwide, from 39.3% to 36.7%.

In August 2026, Pace lost estimated Share of Search among salsa brands worldwide, from 17.6% to 16.4%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Newman's Own worldwide rose 22.7% over 11 measured months, from 18.1K to 22.2K in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Chi-Chi's worldwide fell 40.6% over 11 measured months, from 211K to 125K in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Old El Paso worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 99K to 81K in August 2026.
How is Old El Paso measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Old El Paso’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
2 branded search terms
- old el paso
- oldelpaso
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