How popular isRitter Sport?
In September 2026, people searched for Ritter Sport by name about 201,000 times worldwide, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 5.3% of all global chocolate bar brand searches, placing Ritter Sport sixth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about chocolate bar brands, Ritter Sport appeared in two of the five answers and was the sixth most recommended of the seven.
Ritter Sport is the sixth most searched of 7 competitors and the sixth most recommended in AI answers.
Ferrero RocherShare of searches 39.6%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
SnickersShare of searches 17.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
LindtShare of searches 14.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Hershey'sShare of searches 11.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Ritter SportShare of searches 5.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
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Top chocolate bar brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ritter Sport was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Ritter Sport is the sixth most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Lindt1st
Cadbury2nd
Tony's Chocolonely3rd
Hershey's4th
Snickers5th
Ritter Sport6th
Ferrero Rocher–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Lindt4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Hershey's4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Cadbury4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Tony's Chocolonely4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Snickers3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ritter Sport2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ferrero Rocher0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about chocolate bar brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which chocolate bar brand should I go to?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best chocolate bar brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best chocolate bar brand for a sweet snack?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“chocolate bar brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best chocolate bars”
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 20, 2026.
Which chocolate bar brands compete with Ritter Sport?
Share of searches by month for Ferrero Rocher, Snickers, Lindt, Hershey's, Cadbury, Ritter Sport, Tony's Chocolonely. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ferrero Rocher | Snickers | Lindt | Hershey's | Cadbury | Ritter Sport | Tony's Chocolonely |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 35% | 19.2% | 19.2% | 12.8% | 8.6% | 4.7% | 0.52% |
| Nov 2025 | 33.9% | 12.5% | 22.6% | 8.3% | 18.5% | 3.7% | 0.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.6% | 11.2% | 25% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 0.45% |
| Jan 2026 | 42.6% | 15.7% | 19.2% | 10.5% | 7% | 4.7% | 0.42% |
| Feb 2026 | 48.3% | 14.5% | 14.5% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 0.71% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.7% | 13.5% | 24.5% | 9.1% | 9% | 4.9% | 2.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.5% | 15.5% | 23% | 10.4% | 8.5% | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| May 2026 | 39.4% | 17.7% | 14.4% | 11.8% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 35.9% | 16.2% | 16.2% | 13.3% | 10.8% | 4.9% | 2.7% |
| Jul 2026 | 37.9% | 17.1% | 17.1% | 11.5% | 9.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.7% | 16.9% | 13.8% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 6.2% | 2.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.6% | 17.8% | 14.5% | 11.9% | 8% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 39.6% | 1.5M | 0% | +1.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 17.8% | 673K | 0% | +0.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.5% | 550K | 0% | +0.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11.9% | 451K | +0.04% | +0.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 8% | 301K | -33.1% | -3.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 5.3% | 201K | -18.3% | -0.9 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 2.9% | 110K | 0% | +0.1 points |
39.6%
Held 1st. 1.5M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.
2.
Snickers17.8%
Held 2nd. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
3.
Lindt14.5%
Held 3rd. 550K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
11.9%
Held 4th. 451K estimated branded searches, +0.04% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
5.
Cadbury8%
Held 5th. 301K estimated branded searches, -33.1% vs prior month. Share -3.4 points.
5.3%
Held 6th. 201K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
2.9%
Held 7th. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Ritter Sport changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Ritter Sport worldwide held steady at 201K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ritter Sport’s share of searches among chocolate bar brands worldwide increased from 4.7% to 5.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ritter Sport’s share of searches among chocolate bar brands worldwide peaked at 6.2% in August 2026 and was lowest at 3.7% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for chocolate bar brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Ferrero Rocher gained share of searches among chocolate bar brands worldwide, from 37.7% to 39.6%.

In September 2026, Snickers gained share of searches among chocolate bar brands worldwide, from 16.9% to 17.8%.

In September 2026, Lindt gained share of searches among chocolate bar brands worldwide, from 13.8% to 14.5%.

In September 2026, Hershey's gained share of searches among chocolate bar brands worldwide, from 11.3% to 11.9%.

In September 2026, Cadbury lost share of searches among chocolate bar brands worldwide, from 11.3% to 8%.

In September 2026, Ritter Sport lost share of searches among chocolate bar brands worldwide, from 6.2% to 5.3%.
How are Ritter Sport’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ritter Sport’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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