How popular isRoyal Canin in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 550K branded searches for Royal Canin worldwide which is down 18.3% over the last 12 months. Royal Canin holds 41.3% estimated Share of Search among kitten 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 kitten food brands compete with Royal Canin?
Share of Search by month for Royal Canin, Hill's, Purina, Whiskas. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Royal Canin | Hill's | Purina | Whiskas | Instinct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 42.3% | 34.6% | 12.6% | 10.4% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.3% | 35.4% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 0.03% |
| Dec 2025 | 41.3% | 33.8% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.3% | 35.4% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 0.03% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.3% | 33.8% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.3% | 28.1% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.3% | 33.8% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 0.03% |
| May 2026 | 41.3% | 33.8% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 0.02% |
| Jun 2026 | 41.3% | 33.8% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.3% | 33.8% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 0.03% |
| Aug 2026 | 46.3% | 31% | 11.4% | 11.4% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 41.3% | 33.8% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 0.04% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 41.3% | 550K | -18.3% | -5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 33.8% | 450K | 0% | +2.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.4% | 165K | 0% | +1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 12.4% | 165K | 0% | +1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.04% | 480 | +23.1% | 0 points |
41.3%
Held 1st. 550K estimated branded searches, -18.3% vs prior month. Share -5 points.
2.
Hill's33.8%
Held 2nd. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +2.9 points.
3.
Purina
12.4%
Held 3rd. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
4.
Whiskas12.4%
Held 4th. 165K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
5.Instinct
0.04%
Held 5th. 480 estimated branded searches, +23.1% 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 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Royal Canin worldwide fell from 673K to 550K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Royal Canin’s estimated Share of Search among kitten food brands worldwide decreased from 42.3% to 41.3%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Royal Canin’s estimated Share of Search among kitten food brands worldwide peaked at 51.3% in March 2026 and was lowest at 41.3% in September 2026.
How did search popularity change for kitten food brands worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Hill's gained estimated Share of Search among kitten food brands worldwide, from 31% to 33.8%.
In September 2026, Purina gained estimated Share of Search among kitten food brands worldwide, from 11.4% to 12.4%.

In September 2026, Whiskas gained estimated Share of Search among kitten food brands worldwide, from 11.4% to 12.4%.
In September 2026, Royal Canin lost estimated Share of Search among kitten food brands worldwide, from 46.3% to 41.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Instinct worldwide fell 33.3% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 480 in September 2026.
Where does Royal Canin compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pet food brands | 1st of 8 | 35.9% | Show ranking |
| Dog food brands | 1st of 5 | 41% | Show ranking |
| Kitten food brands | 1st of 5 | 41.3% | Shown above |
| Cat food brands | 1st of 5 | 46.3% | Show ranking |
| Dog biscuits brands | 1st of 3 | 64.7% | Show ranking |
| Skin and coat brands | 1st of 3 | 72.8% | Show ranking |
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
Who owns Royal Canin?
Royal Canin is owned by
Mars. Brandwave also tracks
Nom Nom,
Airwaves,
Dolmio,
Eclipse,
Extra,
Juicy Fruit and
Whiskas, owned by the same company, worldwide.
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