How popular isRoyal Canin in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 673K branded searches for Royal Canin worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. Royal Canin holds 51.9% estimated Share of Search among cat food brands worldwide and is ranked 1st of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which cat food brands compete with Royal Canin?
Share of Search by month for Royal Canin, Hill's, Whiskas. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Royal Canin | Hill's | Whiskas | ZIWI Peak | Feast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 48.1% | 39.3% | 11.8% | 0.71% | 0.11% |
| Nov 2025 | 47.9% | 39.2% | 11.7% | 1.1% | 0.11% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.7% | 38.2% | 14% | 0.84% | 0.14% |
| Jan 2026 | 48.2% | 39.4% | 11.8% | 0.58% | 0.11% |
| Feb 2026 | 46.8% | 38.3% | 14% | 0.69% | 0.14% |
| Mar 2026 | 56.8% | 31.1% | 11.4% | 0.56% | 0.17% |
| Apr 2026 | 46.7% | 38.2% | 14% | 0.84% | 0.16% |
| May 2026 | 46.7% | 38.2% | 14% | 0.84% | 0.14% |
| Jun 2026 | 46.8% | 38.3% | 14% | 0.69% | 0.14% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.8% | 38.3% | 14% | 0.69% | 0.14% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.9% | 34.7% | 12.7% | 0.62% | 0.12% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 51.9% | 673K | +22.4% | +5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 34.7% | 450K | 0% | -3.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.7% | 165K | 0% | -1.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.62% | 8.1K | 0% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.12% | 1.6K | 0% | 0 points |
51.9%
Held 1st. 673K estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +5 points.
2.
Hill's34.7%
Held 2nd. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -3.6 points.
3.
Whiskas12.7%
Held 3rd. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
0.62%
Held 4th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.
Feast0.12%
Held 5th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Royal Canin and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Royal Canin changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Royal Canin worldwide held steady at 673K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Royal Canin’s estimated Share of Search among cat food brands worldwide increased from 48.1% to 51.9%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Royal Canin’s estimated Share of Search among cat food brands worldwide peaked at 56.8% in March 2026 and was lowest at 46.7% in April 2026.
How did search popularity change for cat food brands worldwide in August 2026?
4 changes
In August 2026, Royal Canin gained estimated Share of Search among cat food brands worldwide, from 46.8% to 51.9%.

In August 2026, Hill's lost estimated Share of Search among cat food brands worldwide, from 38.3% to 34.7%.

In August 2026, Whiskas lost estimated Share of Search among cat food brands worldwide, from 14% to 12.7%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for ZIWI Peak worldwide fell 18.2% over 11 measured months, from 9.9K to 8.1K in August 2026.
Where does Royal Canin compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pet food brands | 1st of 5 | 50.4% | Show ranking |
| Dog food brands | 1st of 5 | 50.6% | Show ranking |
| Cat food brands | 1st of 5 | 51.9% | Shown above |
How is Royal Canin measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Royal Canin’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
- royal canin

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