Buxton vs Volvic:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Buxton had more branded searches than Volvic among flavoured water brands worldwide. Buxton had about 201,000 branded searches, while Volvic had 60,500. Buxton made up 23% of all flavoured water brand searches we track, and Volvic accounted for 6.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about flavoured water brands, neither Buxton nor Volvic appeared in any of the five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Buxton, about 3 searches for every 1 for Volvic
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 0 of 5 answers.
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Top flavoured water brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, neither Buxton nor Volvic showed up in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Spindrift4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
LaCroix3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sparkling Ice3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Waterloo2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Buxton0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Evian0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Volvic0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Highland Spring0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Nestle Pure Life0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Dash Water0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about flavoured water brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which flavoured water brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best flavoured water brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best flavoured water brand for everyday hydration?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“flavoured water brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“sparkling flavoured water”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is Buxton or Volvic more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Buxton and Volvic by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten flavoured water brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Buxton, Volvic. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | LaCroix | Buxton | Evian | Volvic | Sparkling Ice | Highland Spring | Nestle Pure Life | Waterloo | Spindrift | Dash Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 30.4% | 24.8% | 16.7% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Nov 2025 | 29% | 23.8% | 15.9% | 8.7% | 7.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 36% | 19.8% | 16.1% | 7.2% | 7.2% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.5% | 21.8% | 14.6% | 8% | 6.5% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 2.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 27.1% | 22.3% | 18.2% | 8.2% | 6.7% | 3.2% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.8% | 22.6% | 15.1% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 3% | 5.8% | 1.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 25.9% | 25.9% | 17.4% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 3% | 2.9% | 3.5% | 5.5% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 29.5% | 24.1% | 16.2% | 8.9% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 27.6% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2% | 3% | 3.9% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 46.2% | 16.9% | 13.8% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.6% | 1.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 27.9% | 22.8% | 15.3% | 10.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 6.9% | 3.3% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 34.4% | 23% | 15.4% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 4% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
How has the Buxton and Volvic comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Buxton was ahead of Volvic in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Buxton’s share of searches among flavoured water brands worldwide moved from 24.8% to 23%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 201K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Volvic’s share of searches among flavoured water brands worldwide moved from 7.5% to 6.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 60.5K.
How did search popularity change for flavoured water brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Volvic lost share of searches among flavoured water brands worldwide, from 10.2% to 6.9%.
Buxton’s share of searches among flavoured water brands worldwide has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 15.1% to 23% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Buxton’s and Volvic’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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