Heinz vs Kraft:Which is searched more?
In September 2026, Kraft had more branded searches than Heinz among BBQ sauce brands worldwide. Kraft was estimated to have 201K branded searches compared to Heinz’s 165K, and held a 47.3% Share of Search versus Heinz’s 38.8%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, Heinz or Kraft?
Compare the BBQ sauce brands people buy. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Kraft, Heinz. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Kraft | Heinz | Duke's | Primal Kitchen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.5% | 46.8% | 9.5% | 5.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.3% | 38% | 11.5% | 4.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.8% | 33.4% | 12.3% | 4.5% |
| Jan 2026 | 37.7% | 37.7% | 17% | 7.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 45.4% | 37.2% | 11.3% | 6.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 41% | 41% | 12.5% | 5.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 36.3% | 44.3% | 13.4% | 6% |
| May 2026 | 35.2% | 43.1% | 15.9% | 5.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.3% | 44.4% | 13.4% | 6% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.2% | 38.2% | 17.2% | 6.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.5% | 40.5% | 12.2% | 6.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.3% | 38.8% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
How has the Heinz and Kraft comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Kraft took it in November 2025, Heinz took it in April 2026, Kraft took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Heinz’s estimated Share of Search among BBQ sauce brands worldwide moved from 46.8% to 38.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 201K to 165K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Kraft’s estimated Share of Search among BBQ sauce brands worldwide moved from 38.5% to 47.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 165K to 201K.
How did search popularity change for BBQ sauce brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Kraft overtook Heinz to become the leader among BBQ sauce brands worldwide, with 47.3% estimated Share of Search.
In September 2026, Heinz lost estimated Share of Search among BBQ sauce brands worldwide, from 40.5% to 38.8%.
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How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Heinz’s and Kraft’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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