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How popular isSkittles in search?

In September 2026, there were an estimated 450K branded searches for Skittles worldwide which is down 18.2% over the last 12 months. Skittles holds 5.7% estimated Share of Search among flavors brands worldwide and is ranked 5th of 8 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.

Share of Search, September 2026
  1. Nespresso42.1%
  2. Red Bull28.1%
  3. Oreo10.3%
  4. Monster Energy8.5%
  5. Skittles5.7%
  6. Captain Morgan4.6%
  7. Halo Top0.62%
  8. Ben & Jerry's0.1%
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Where does Skittles compete?

Skittles is ranked in two competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of SearchRanking
Flavors brands5th of 85.7%Shown below
Lolly brands4th of 510.2%Show ranking

Which flavors brands compete with Skittles?

Skittles against flavors brands worldwide, by month

Share of Search by month for Nespresso, Red Bull, Oreo, Monster Energy, Skittles, Captain Morgan. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of search table
MonthNespressoRed BullOreoMonster EnergySkittlesCaptain MorganHalo TopBen & Jerry's
Oct 202542.2%28.2%10.4%6.9%6.9%4.6%0.62%0.15%
Nov 202553.6%24%7.2%5.9%4.8%3.9%0.43%0.11%
Dec 202548.1%26.4%7.9%6.5%5.3%5.3%0.39%0.12%
Jan 202642.4%28.3%10.4%8.5%5.7%3.8%0.77%0.13%
Feb 202643.9%29.4%8.8%7.2%5.9%3.9%0.65%0.16%
Mar 202642.3%28.3%10.4%8.5%5.7%3.8%0.76%0.19%
Apr 202642%28.1%10.3%8.4%5.6%4.6%0.76%0.19%
May 202641.2%27.6%10.1%10.1%5.5%4.5%0.74%0.18%
Jun 202642.4%28.3%10.4%8.5%4.7%4.7%0.94%0.15%
Jul 202641.4%27.7%10.2%8.3%5.6%5.6%1.1%0.18%
Aug 202644.3%24.2%10.9%8.9%5.9%4.9%0.8%0.16%
Sep 202642.1%28.1%10.3%8.5%5.7%4.6%0.62%0.1%
  1. 1.Nespresso

    42.1%

    Held 1st. 3.4M estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -2.2 points.

  2. 2.Red Bull

    28.1%

    Held 2nd. 2.2M estimated branded searches, +22.4% vs prior month. Share +3.9 points.

  3. 3.Oreo

    10.3%

    Held 3rd. 823K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.

  4. Held 4th. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.

  5. 5.Skittles

    5.7%

    Held 5th. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.

  6. Held 6th. 368K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  7. 7.Halo Top

    0.62%

    Held 7th. 49.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  8. Held 8th. 8.2K estimated branded searches, -32.4% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.

Compare search popularity between Skittles and its closest rivals

How has branded search demand for Skittles changed worldwide over the last 12 months?

  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Skittles worldwide fell from 550K to 450K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Skittles’ estimated Share of Search among flavors brands worldwide decreased from 6.9% to 5.7%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Skittles’ estimated Share of Search among flavors brands worldwide peaked at 6.9% in October 2025 and was lowest at 4.7% in June 2026.

How did search popularity change for flavors brands worldwide in September 2026?

  1. In September 2026, Red Bull gained estimated Share of Search among flavors brands worldwide, from 24.2% to 28.1%.

  2. In September 2026, Nespresso lost estimated Share of Search among flavors brands worldwide, from 44.3% to 42.1%.

  3. In September 2026, Oreo lost estimated Share of Search among flavors brands worldwide, from 10.9% to 10.3%.

  4. Estimated monthly branded searches for Monster Energy worldwide rose 22.4% over 12 measured months, from 550K to 673K in September 2026.

  5. Estimated monthly branded searches for Ben & Jerry's worldwide fell 32.3% over 12 measured months, from 12.2K to 8.2K in September 2026.

  6. Estimated monthly branded searches for Skittles worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 550K to 450K in September 2026.

How is Skittles measured?

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Skittles’ 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

  • skittles

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