How popular isSanta Maria in search?
In September 2026, there were an estimated 823K branded searches for Santa Maria worldwide which is up 22.3% over the last 12 months. Santa Maria holds 44.8% estimated Share of Search among salsa brands worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 6 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Doritos44.8%
Santa Maria44.8%
Chi-Chi's6.1%
Old El Paso2.7%
Newman's Own1.2%
Pace0.44%
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Where does Santa Maria compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of Search | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salsa brands | 2nd of 6 | 44.8% | Shown below |
| Tortillas | 1st of 6 | 71.6% | Show ranking |
Which salsa brands compete with Santa Maria?
Share of Search by month for Doritos, Santa Maria, Chi-Chi's, Old El Paso. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Doritos | Santa Maria | Chi-Chi's | Old El Paso | Newman's Own | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 46.2% | 37.8% | 11.8% | 2.8% | 1% | 0.45% |
| Nov 2025 | 48.2% | 39.4% | 8.7% | 2.4% | 0.87% | 0.47% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.2% | 39.4% | 8.7% | 2.4% | 0.87% | 0.47% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.8% | 39.1% | 8.7% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.47% |
| Feb 2026 | 52.3% | 34.9% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.51% |
| Mar 2026 | 48.2% | 39.4% | 8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.47% |
| Apr 2026 | 48.5% | 39.7% | 8% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.39% |
| May 2026 | 48.5% | 39.6% | 8% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.48% |
| Jun 2026 | 48.5% | 39.6% | 8% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.48% |
| Jul 2026 | 48.6% | 39.8% | 7.4% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.48% |
| Aug 2026 | 44.7% | 44.7% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.44% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.8% | 44.8% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.44% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 44.8% | 823K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 44.8% | 823K | 0% | +0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.1% | 111K | -11% | -0.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.7% | 49.5K | +22.2% | +0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.2% | 22.2K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.44% | 8.1K | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Doritos44.8%
Held 1st. 823K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
44.8%
Held 2nd. 823K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.1%
Held 3rd. 111K estimated branded searches, -11% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
2.7%
Held 4th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
1.2%
Held 5th. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
6.
Pace0.44%
Held 6th. 8.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between Santa Maria and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for Santa Maria changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Santa Maria worldwide rose from 673K to 823K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Santa Maria’s estimated Share of Search among salsa brands worldwide increased from 37.8% to 44.8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Santa Maria’s estimated Share of Search among salsa brands worldwide peaked at 44.8% in September 2026 and was lowest at 34.9% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for salsa brands worldwide in September 2026?
3 changes

In September 2026, Chi-Chi's lost estimated Share of Search among salsa brands worldwide, from 6.8% to 6.1%.

Santa Maria’s estimated Share of Search among salsa brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 39.6% to 44.8% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Newman's Own worldwide rose 22.7% over 12 measured months, from 18.1K to 22.2K in September 2026.
How is Santa Maria measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Santa Maria’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
- santa maria
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