How popular isSainsbury's in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 9.1M branded searches for Sainsbury's worldwide which held steady over the last 11 months. Sainsbury's holds 54.6% estimated Share of Search among fish finger brands worldwide and is ranked 1st of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which fish finger brands compete with Sainsbury's?
Share of Search by month for Sainsbury's, Tesco. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Sainsbury's | Tesco | McCain | Birds Eye | Young's | Findus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 54.5% | 44.6% | 0.81% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Nov 2025 | 49.6% | 49.6% | 0.73% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.7% | 49.7% | 0.49% | <0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 54.5% | 44.6% | 0.81% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Feb 2026 | 54.4% | 44.5% | 0.98% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.5% | 44.6% | 0.81% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Apr 2026 | 54.6% | 44.7% | 0.66% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| May 2026 | 54.5% | 44.6% | 0.81% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jun 2026 | 59.5% | 39.8% | 0.72% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Jul 2026 | 54.6% | 44.7% | 0.66% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.6% | 44.7% | 0.66% | 0.01% | <0.01% | <0.01% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 54.6% | 9.1M | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 44.7% | 7.5M | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 0.66% | 110K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.01% | 2.4K | +26.3% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | <0.01% | 1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | <0.01% | 390 | -18.8% | 0 points |
54.6%
Held 1st. 9.1M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.
Tesco
44.7%
Held 2nd. 7.5M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.McCain
0.66%
Held 3rd. 110K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.01%
Held 4th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, +26.3% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
5.
Young's<0.01%
Held 5th. 1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
Findus<0.01%
Held 6th. 390 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Sainsbury's and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Sainsbury's changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Sainsbury's worldwide held steady at 9.1M.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Sainsbury's’ estimated Share of Search among fish finger brands worldwide peaked at 59.5% in June 2026 and was lowest at 49.6% in November 2025.
How did search popularity change for fish finger brands worldwide in August 2026?
4 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Birds Eye worldwide rose 26.3% over 11 measured months, from 1.9K to 2.4K in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Findus worldwide rose 21.9% over 11 measured months, from 320 to 390 in August 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Young's worldwide rose 13.6% over 11 measured months, from 880 to 1K in August 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for McCain worldwide fell 18.5% over 11 measured months, from 135K to 110K in August 2026.
Where does Sainsbury's compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon brands | 1st of 6 | 44.9% | Show ranking |
| Canned fruit brands | 1st of 6 | 47.9% | Show ranking |
| Frozen fruit brands | 1st of 6 | 48.5% | Show ranking |
| Baked beans brands | 1st of 6 | 49.9% | Show ranking |
| Fish finger brands | 1st of 6 | 54.6% | Shown above |
| Chickpea brands | 1st of 6 | 54.7% | Show ranking |
| Lentil brands | 1st of 6 | 54.7% | Show ranking |
| Couscous brands | 1st of 6 | 76.3% | Show ranking |
| Crumpets | 1st of 6 | 80.3% | Show ranking |
| Canned beans brands | 1st of 6 | 83.6% | Show ranking |
| Canned fish brands | 1st of 6 | 85.5% | Show ranking |
| Baking paper brands | 1st of 6 | 97.5% | Show ranking |
| Napkin brands | 1st of 6 | 97.9% | Show ranking |
| Pie brands | 1st of 6 | 98.5% | Show ranking |
How is Sainsbury's measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Sainsbury'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
- sainsburys
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