How popular isOvaltine in search?
In September 2026, people searched for Ovaltine by name about 201,000 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 10.9% of all global hot chocolate and malted drink brand searches, placing Ovaltine fourth out of four brands. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which hot chocolate and malted drink brands compete with Ovaltine?
Share of searches by month for Milo, Avalanche, Nesquik, Ovaltine. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Milo | Avalanche | Nesquik | Ovaltine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33.7% | 33.7% | 22.5% | 10.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 30% | 44.6% | 16.4% | 9% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.4% | 43.7% | 16.1% | 10.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.5% | 46.7% | 14.1% | 7.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 28.8% | 52.5% | 12.9% | 5.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.9% | 42.4% | 15.6% | 7% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.1% | 53.1% | 13% | 4.8% |
| May 2026 | 18.7% | 62.3% | 15.3% | 3.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.5% | 14.6% | 17.9% | 8% |
| Jul 2026 | 56.2% | 13.8% | 20.7% | 9.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 50.4% | 22.7% | 18.6% | 8.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.7% | 24.4% | 20% | 10.9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 44.7% | 823K | -17.7% | -5.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 24.4% | 450K | 0% | +1.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 20% | 368K | 0% | +1.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 10.9% | 201K | +21.8% | +2.6 points |
1.
Milo44.7%
Held 1st. 823K estimated branded searches, -17.7% vs prior month. Share -5.7 points.
24.4%
Held 2nd. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
3.
Nesquik20%
Held 3rd. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.4 points.
4.
Ovaltine10.9%
Held 4th. 201K estimated branded searches, +21.8% vs prior month. Share +2.6 points.
Compare search popularity between Ovaltine and its closest rivals
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How has branded search demand for Ovaltine changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Ovaltine worldwide held steady at 201K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ovaltine’s share of searches among hot chocolate and malted drink brands worldwide increased from 10.1% to 10.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ovaltine’s share of searches among hot chocolate and malted drink brands worldwide peaked at 10.9% in September 2026 and was lowest at 3.7% in May 2026.
How did search popularity change for hot chocolate and malted drink brands worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Ovaltine gained share of searches among hot chocolate and malted drink brands worldwide, from 8.3% to 10.9%.

In September 2026, Avalanche gained share of searches among hot chocolate and malted drink brands worldwide, from 22.7% to 24.4%.

In September 2026, Nesquik gained share of searches among hot chocolate and malted drink brands worldwide, from 18.6% to 20%.

In September 2026, Milo lost share of searches among hot chocolate and malted drink brands worldwide, from 50.4% to 44.7%.
How are Ovaltine’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ovaltine’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 Ovaltine compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot chocolate and malted drink brands | 4th of 4 | 10.9% | Shown above |
| Malt drinks | 2nd of 6 | 18.6% | Show ranking |

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